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children with dyslexia, engaging with stories through these
formats is not “cheating” – it’s a way to enjoy the richness
of books without the struggle. Digital tools open reading,
making it enjoyable and achievable for all children, so they
can dive into stories and explore new worlds in their own way.
MAKE TIME FOR READING WITHOUT SCREENS
Setting aside time for reading without screens allows children
to get into the habit. This could be a family reading time after
dinner or a weekend hour where everyone picks up a book.
Little by little, reading becomes part of their daily routine, and
they’ll come to enjoy this quiet time away from screens.
CELEBRATE LITTLE READING WINS
Acknowledging progress helps children see reading as
something positive. Simple celebrations, like chatting about
a story they enjoyed or planning a book-themed activity, can
make a big impact. Even setting up a mini book club with
friends or family brings excitement to reading and gives them
something to look forward to.
Helping children love reading is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Creating space for books in a world full of screens helps them
explore, imagine, and grow. By making reading part of family
life, you’ll give them a love for stories that’s always there, just
waiting to be enjoyed

TO HELP YOU GET STARTED, HERE

ARE SOME RECOMMENDED BOOKS
BROKEN DOWN BY AGE GROUP:
For young children (ages 0-5):
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
• Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
• Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice
Sendak
RAISING READERS For foundation phase children (ages 6-9):
•
Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
•
Anything by Julia Donaldson
IN A DIGITAL WORLD • The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
•
The Twits by Roald Dahl
•
George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
•
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
•
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney
For intermediate phase children (ages 10-13):
• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
• The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
• Matilda by Roald Dahl
• The Witches by Roald Dahl
• Holes by Louis Sachar

For teenagers (ages 13-18):
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-
Time by Mark Haddon
• 1984 by George Orwell
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

ABOUT HARMONY AT HOME
Harmony at Home, founded by Lauren Fischer, is a
wellness counselling and coaching practice dedicated
to helping families create balance and build meaningful
connections. Harmony at Home offers supportive guidance
for strengthening relationships and growing emotional
resilience within the family.

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