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Doing voices and getting into character: Nathan and Lewis share their magical experiences of sharing stories with their babies

Time-pressed dads discuss the challenges of incorporating reading with their children into everyday family life but emphasise how great the bonding experience and development can be when they are able to. First-time parent Nathan has a nine-week old son. “I do think time would be one of the biggest restrictors… Read More

Great Father’s Day Reads

Make memories to last a lifetime this Father’s Day with these great books celebrating dads. Perfect for gifting from young readers. Mr. Men Little Miss My Daddy by Roger Hargreaves Perfect for readers aged 2+ The Mr. Men will help you show your daddy just how much he means to… Read More

Great Books for Animal Lovers

If your child loves animals, these heart-warming tales will be sure to move and inspire them. The Creature Choir by David Walliams, illustrated by Tony Ross Perfect for readers aged 3+ Warble the walrus LOVES to sing. Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling… Read More

Great Books for Discovering Fun Facts

For curious children who love learning new things about our world, these stunningly illustrated non-fiction books are perfect for snuggling up and reading together. You will probably discover something new too! Lifesize by Sophy Henn Perfect for readers aged 3+ This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of… Read More

Great Adventures to Read Together

Embark on thrilling adventures filled with fierce, fearless characters as you discover these exciting new worlds together. Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston Perfect for readers aged 8+ AMARI PETERS knows three things. Her big brother Quinton has gone missing. No one will talk about it. His mysterious… Read More

Great Books for Reading with your Toddler

Reading with your baby or toddler is great for bonding as well as for developing their listening and literacy skills. It helps in building their vocabulary and feeds their imagination. Make it fun by asking them to point to pictures on the page and add funny voices, exaggerating your expressions… Read More

Great Books for Laughing Together

These books have the power to put a smile on a reluctant reader’s face, make them giggle and in extreme cases make them snort with laughter. You have been warned! Captain Looroll by Matt Carr Perfect for readers aged 3+ Captain Looroll is super strong, endlessly long and very, very… Read More

“The joy of reading with your children is that it’s such fun and builds an increased bond between father and child.”

Paul Hughes, from North Bridlington Library explains how Saturday Storytimes have built dads’ confidence to share stories. “There’s no magic bullet to getting dads in. Reading may not be something that they’ve done with their children before. Or they might not read a lot themselves. “If they can come… Read More

Getting creative and being goofy together: how sharing books and stories helped Louie strengthen his bond with his son

Louie, 26, has a four-year-old son and a newborn daughter. He’s been coming to Cornwall’s Wild Young Parents Project for four years – an organisation that supports young parents to create a positive start to family life. Wild encourages parents to read to their children and… Read More

5 simple ways to help dads have fun sharing stories

You can have a new adventure every time you share a book (and it’s a fantastic way to enjoy time together without screens).  As well as being fun it can help you feel closer because stories can spark chats.  Here are some pointers from BookTrust: Make… Read More