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My kids are big Roald Dahl fans, and this booklet is perfect for keeping track of which of his books they have read: http://t.co/2e1zJ6WKqj

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Here are some great suggestions for new chapter books for 8 to 11 year olds:
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Does your child avoid the classics, put off by the archaic language and slower plots? Check out these tips: http://t.co/aXw9x2eveL

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Writers block? Ask your child to think of a funny or scary situation and then write about what they would do. http://t.co/gWrHYeDdjy

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The latest Scholastic reading report confirms that children prefer to choose their own books. Read more at:
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Help maintain your child’s reading momentum and motivation by encouraging them to read a book series. http://t.co/GdMDuBJCT0

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Is your child wondering what to read after "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"? Check out the suggestions in this article: http://t.co/B1E5mIN5mH

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Encourage your child to write a poem for Valentine's Day. This simple on-line tool is great for structuring ideas: http://t.co/UPS6apItnY

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The 2015 winner of the Newbery Medal is "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander. Read about this & previous winners here: http://t.co/ba0MpEPv5g

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2015 Caldecott Award is Dan Santat for "The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend". Read more here: http://t.co/EpbdidzKiq

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When your child finishes a book, encourage them to tell you about it using this one-handed book review: http://t.co/YJvGlml0cs

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Help your child to better understand what they are reading by making connections with their own experiences: http://t.co/iTgJLDCrAo

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Encourage your child to read more by promising they can watch the movie afterwards: http://t.co/Hsw4vgRShX

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What is your favourite book to read to the kids at Christmas? Here are some of ours: http://t.co/UbmVc4ONhK

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Remind your child about the different parts of speech while having a good laugh with this Mad Libs letter to Santa:
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Check out these graphic novels reading lists including classics as well as new titles: http://t.co/FA3kiTJlqf

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Start the day with a laugh. Add these Christmas jokes to your child's advent calendar:
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Can't think what to buy the kids for Christmas? Why not pair a book or two with a similarly themed toy: http://t.co/Vr5What4eW

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Involve your child in writing this year's Christmas cards. You could even make your own cards using their art:
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This is a great book and related activity for teaching your child more about the different countries in Africa:
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