early literacy

Get and Give: 3 Bags Full Finger Puppet Pouch

September 27, 2010

I’m learning to be aware of the products I buy and where my money goes. There’s much injustice when it comes to buying and importing products from developing countries. I’m but one person. I can’t change the world but I can do good where I can. So, I want to share Sue’s story. Sue had a desire to improve the [...]

Reading With Expression

July 24, 2010

Welcome Bug in a Book readers! Reading with Expression (Children aged 0-6) Reading with expression is a key to enjoyable read-aloud time with young children. Drawing from my experience as a children’s book consultant and reading to my own children, I’ve learnt how to get the most out of every picture book; to make it [...]

Interview: Alison Lester: Reading and Rainy Days

July 13, 2010

I’m a Queenslander; through and through, so I’d never thought I’d say this but {deep breath} here goes: I envy Victorians right now. Why? The Victorian Government has established the Young Readers Program to support and encourage parents in reading to their children. In its second year, the Young Readers Program is designed to encourage parents to read to their child, from [...]