Tag: Reading
Anthony Cleary: How can we rebuild a reading culture for kids?
Recently, I attended a number of Book Week celebrations in our Catholic primary schools. They were colourful and creative, and showcased children’s love of...
The case for deep reading
I read a letter recently on the virtues of cluttered museums which send us off on detective hunts to connect the exhibits and seek out their stories
Great reads for the school holidays
Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? The Mustard Seed Bookshop has you covered with hundreds of great titles...
Mr. Tickle turns 50!
It's been 50 years since Roger Hargreaves introduced Mr. Tickle to the world and to celebrate, Penguin Random House Australia are giving away THREE...
The Coolest Reads for a Hot Summer
We've put together a list of the best reads for your kids this summer. From Tolkien to Peppa Pig, and everything in-between!
We made it...
The best books and audiobooks for the school break
School holidays are here and present the perfect opportunity to teach kids that reading isn't just for school - reading is for fun!
To help...
Celebrating 80 Years of Puffin Books
This September, iconic children’s book publisher Puffin commemorates its milestone 80th anniversary. To celebrate, we’re offering a blockbuster giveaway including 17 books, from old...
George Weigel: Books for a time of Quarantine
I expect many have found themselves resorting to the page and the lamp more often; may that literary trend continue long after our public health circumstances change.
Winter Holidays Reading List
We already know about the magic of books and the benefits of reading, so why not use these school holidays as a chance to...
Cool Reads for a Hot Summer
What better way to spend those hot summer days than buried in a good book, imagination working overtime, learning things without even trying. Lucky...
Novel way of teaching
For your chance to WIN 1 of 10 copies of Final Storm by Deborah Abela send your name, email and postal address to [email protected]...
Simcha Fisher: Five Catholic books for littlest kids (and also their...
The books we read as young kids stay with us for a lifetime, so I'm always on the lookout for books that not only...