Explore our latest book guides, reading ideas and activities for families.
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Talking About Kindness After Story Time: Three Picture Books and One Question Each
Choose among three Charlee Bee stories for a conversation about sharing, hurtful words or being left out. Includes one question to try after each book.
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Should I Explain New Words While Reading to My Child?
Learn when to explain new words during shared reading, what classroom studies found, and how to keep vocabulary conversations relaxed and practical.
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Dino Holiday Cheer: Plan a Christmas Coloring Afternoon
Plan a relaxed Christmas coloring afternoon with Dino Holiday Cheer, simple materials and imaginative conversation.
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How Can We Make Reading a Habit on Busy Family Days?
Build a flexible family reading routine with a familiar daily moment, a small book basket and a plan for busy days.
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Explore Landforms Together: A Family Geography Activity with Amazing Landforms and Water Wonders
Share Amazing Landforms and Water Wonders, draw an imaginary landscape and explore a real place together.
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How Do I Choose a Book That Fits My Child’s Interests and Reading Level?
Choose read-alouds and independent-reading books with child choice, a practical checklist and research context.
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Five Kindness Questions to Ask Your Child After Reading Lulu’s Lesson
Explore Lulu’s Lesson with five kindness questions, a drawing activity and gentle ideas for talking about inclusion and apologies.
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Why Does My Child Want to Read the Same Book Again and Again?
Why children ask for familiar stories, what repeated-reading research shows, and ways to enjoy a favourite book together.
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A Mythical-Creature Alphabet Activity for Family Reading Time
Try a playful mythical creature alphabet activity with reading, drawing, and storytelling prompts for family time.
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How Can I Make Reading Together More Interactive? A Parent’s Guide
Make shared reading more interactive with gentle questions, picture talk and flexible activities, plus research on dialogic reading.