Discovering when a child is ready to read is one of the best milestones in early childhood. Children learn to read at different rates of speed. Some children will read with ease and others will take longer. There is no need to worry, because as children enter kindergarten, their teachers will work with them to learn the skills they… read more >>
Have you ever wondered how you can “trick” your child into reading? If so, you’re in the right place! Listed below are 10 ways to encourage your child to read. Read the list and see if one or more of these ideas will work for your child! Start small. Opportunities to read are everywhere;… read more >>
Are you stuck about what book to read next? Here’s what to do: Sometimes you can spend more time browsing for a book than it would take to read a book! With the endless options at your disposal, deciding on your next read is a difficult task. What length book do you want to read? Modern or… read more >>
Amy Tan was born in Oakland, California to Chinese immigrant parents. Amy’s older brother and father both died of brain tumors when she was 15. Her mother, Daisy, moved her and her younger brother to Switzerland. Amy returned to the United States and received degrees in English and linguistics. Amy worked as a language consultant and project manager for disabled… read more >>
Are you looking for an easier way to browse for new reading titles from home? Having trouble remembering which James Patterson or Stuart Woods books you have already read? Do you want to set reading goals for the year or read reviews of new titles before you check them out or buy them? Would you… read more >>
What is the difference between a myth, legend, or fable? Learning the difference can be quite tricky when you are a child learning literature in school. Tall tales, fables, fairy tales, legends, myths and folktales are sometimes used interchangeably, and that can be confusing. The children’s literature terms are described below with an example of… read more >>