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Books I’ve read and reviewed Autumn 2022
Books I’ve read in autumn, and a selection of those books I’ve reviewed with ratings
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Books I’ve read and reviewed Summer 2022
Summary of books read and reviewed this summer, from crime to chick lit, romance to real life.
Why I read Mills & Boon books despite having studied literature
Why I read Mills & Boon books despite having studies english literature, including some key facts about the books.
A visual stress test to help reading with Irlen Syndrome
Find out how a visual stress test and understanding Irlen syndrome has helped N’s reading. (*Ad – contains affiliate links) N’s never been a fan of reading. Everyone says children will get there, but not all do enjoy reading, however…
What to try when kids can but won’t read
Most children are divided into 2 camps when it comes to reading. Those who are bookworms and always have their nose in a book, and those who just will not read (some might struggle, others can but just won’t read). …
How to buy books without breaking the bank
If you’re a bookworm, you might want to get hold of cheap books and cut down on your book spending. I love reading. I’ve always been a bookworm. (It’s why I’m sad that N isn’t a fan of reading –…
The reluctant reader is no more – maybe
When you have a child who doesn’t seem fussed about reading, it’s hard to know what to do to encourage them without putting too much pressure on and turning them off even more. As a bookworm myself, it’s even harder…
Feeling guilty about lack of reading
When you’re pregnant your main wish for your child is that they’re healthy. The next wish is that you know what you’re doing and can cope with having a baby. And then a variety of different hopes. For me I…
My reading habits and how to make time to read
I love to read, and always have done. It’s one of the reasons I despair at N not being that interested in reading himself. He loves books and having someone else read him a story, but I’m still trying to…
Encourage children to read with these top reading tips
Reading ability is such a key skill for children to enable them to progress well at school, it’s no wonder many parents worry about how their children are doing. I previously shared a comparison of the different reading levels and…
Primary school reading levels and book bands in Key Stage 1
When children start school the one thing that is the most confusing (other than where do all those lost jumpers and water bottles go?) is reading levels. Not the learning to read because the phonics system makes sense. But primary…