Category Archives: reading

Introducing The Tell-Me Tree

Posted on July 2, 2020 by kareninglis

Introducing The Tell-Me Tree, a picture book for ages 4-8 that gently encourages children to talk about how they’re feeling, whether happy, said or somewhere in between Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Books, reading, rhyming story | Tagged confused, emotions, friendship, happy, picture books, sad, self-esteem, shy, talking | 6 Comments

Eeek’s 2018 World Cup Crossword Puzzle

Posted on June 14, 2018 by kareninglis

Another FIFA World Cup Tournament… Another Alien World Cup Crossword for the Kids! Hello soccer fans and soccer mums and dads! Eeek! the soccer-mad alien who ran away to Earth for the World Cup is over the moon (!) to share … Continue reading →

Posted in chapter books, Children's Books, reading, World Cup 2018 | Tagged alien books, aliens, books for boys, football books, funny stories for kids, soccer stories, World Cup | Leave a comment

To read or not to read – four recommendations for adult reluctant readers

Posted on November 27, 2016 by kareninglis

Last Thursday I was at a book launch chatting with a friend who told me that her husband NEVER reads. She’s tried everything. Her husband was there, and happily joined in the conversation – he’s a highly qualified accountant in … Continue reading →

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