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reading to your child. Even if they are 7. Celebrate reading milestones: The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde
too young to understand the words, Celebrate your child’s reading The Twits by Roald Dahl
they will still enjoy the sound of your milestones by praising them and George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald
voice and the colourful illustrations rewarding them with small treats Dahl
in the books. As they grow older, they or prizes. This will motivate them to Anything by David Walliams
will develop an interest in the stories keep reading and make them proud The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
and characters and eventually start of their achievements.
reading on their own. Encouraging your children to read is Intermediate Phase Children (10-
5. Let your child choose the one of the best gifts you can give them. 13)
books: Encourage your child to If you are not sure where to start, here Holes by Louis Sachar
choose the books they want to read. are some recommended books broken The Fablehaven book series by Brandon
Take them to the library or bookstore down by age group to get you started: Mull
and let them browse the shelves. This The Land of Stories series by American
will give them a sense of ownership For young children (ages 0-5): Chris Colfer.
and make them more interested in The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Anything by David Walliams
reading. You could also ask them to Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
recommend books to you, and read Brown The Witches by Roald Dahl
them together as a family. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Matilda by Roald Dahl
6. Make reading a fun activity: Sendak Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Reading should not be a chore or Winnie-the-Pooh by A A Milne The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
a punishment. Instead, make it an Anything by Julia Donaldson
enjoyable activity by incorporating it For teenagers (ages 13-18):
into your daily routine. For example, For foundation phase children Eragon by Christopher Paolini.
you could read to your child before (ages 6-9): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
bedtime or have a family reading Giraffe’s Knot by Michaël Escoffier and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
hour on weekends. You could also Kris Di Giacomo The Perks of Being a Wallflower by
organise a book club for your child Angry Owl Goes Swimming by Kerryn Stephen Chbosky
and their friends, where they can Ponter The Princess Bride by William Goldman
discuss their favourite books and The Elephant Who Was Scared By Rachel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the
exchange recommendations. Elliot Night-Time by Mark Haddon

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