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Improving a child’s ability (& desire) to learn

Clare Cannon | 17 May 2013
Build skills and excite interests that will stay with a child for life.

The Stamp Collector

Jennifer Minicus | 20 February 2013
A simple book with a profound message.

Book Reviews

Video Review: Best New Books for 4 to 8 Year Olds

Clare Cannon | 08 May 2012
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.

Second Fiddle

Clare Cannon | 21 April 2012
A beautiful story of friendship, of heroism, of art, music, culture and creativity all threaded together in one amazing adventure.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Clare Cannon | 31 October 2010
It’s something for a book series to turn thousands of reluctant-reader middle primary kids into book enthusiasts who are starting to write their own life stories.

Word After Word After Word

Jennifer Minicus | 14 August 2010
Lucy and her classmates discover the writer inside of them when a guest visits their class.
 
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