Reading

Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print

Here’s why Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ almost didn’t make it to print

Arisa Valyear

Which first books should I have in my preschooler's library?

Which first books should I have in my preschooler's library?

In addition to choosing classic books, award-winners and favourites from your own childhood, you should let your child's interests guide you.

Common Sense Media

How to raise a reader

How to raise a reader

It’s never too early to instill a love of books in your kids. Here’s our age-by-age guide to building good habits and how to read to kids.

Claire Gagne

24 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids

24 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids

Graphic novels for kids are more than just long picture books. They’re a great way to encourage reluctant readers to get lost in a fictional world.

Kevin John Siazon and Yasmeen Aslam

7 best ways to grow your baby’s brain (you’re probably already doing them!)

Baby development

7 best ways to grow your baby’s brain (you’re probably already doing them!)

Canadian paediatricians have updated their rules about how to promote early literacy and they're a reassuring pat on the back for new parents.

Today's Parent

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

Again, again! Why your kid wants to do the same activity over and over

Read the same book five times in one sitting? It can actually be helping your kid. Here's how to approach repetition without losing your sanity.

Cathie Kryczka

20 Kids' Books That Challenge Gender Stereotypes

20 Kids' Books That Challenge Gender Stereotypes

Need a good way to start the conversation about gender with your kids? These books show that it's perfectly fine to be yourself despite gender stereotypes.

Miriam Porter

My kid wants to be Hermione for Halloween and I feel like a total hypocrite

My kid wants to be Hermione for Halloween and I feel like a total hypocrite

J.K. Rowling’s transphobic remarks have left me unsure how to handle my nine-year-old's new obsession with all things Harry Potter.

Erin Pepler

24 Awesome Chapter Book Series for Kids

24 Awesome Chapter Book Series for Kids

From classics like Magic Tree House to series like Timmy Failure, your kid will definitely want to read up on these chapter books.

Today's Parent

5 sneaky ways I get my kids to read more

5 sneaky ways I get my kids to read more

Have a reluctant reader at home? These tactics will get kids to read without them even noticing it. Sort of like sneaking veggies into pasta sauce.

Jacqueline Miller

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

30 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism

alking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

Alex Mlynek

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

An age-by-age guide to reading to your kids

Reading to kids is more than just reading the words on the page. Help your kids learn new vocabulary and develop empathy and self-control with these tips.

Vanessa Milne

Virtual storytimes to watch with your kids during social isolation

Virtual storytimes to watch with your kids during social isolation

Here’s our running list of authors and celebrities reading your favourite children’s books during virtual storytimes, plus a free audio book resource.

Sasha Emmons

8 adorable Easter books

8 adorable Easter books

Waiting for the Easter Bunny to arrive with your wee readers? Prepare for his arrival with these Easter books!

Today's Parent

28 Empowering Books with Strong Female Characters

28 Empowering Books with Strong Female Characters

Whether you have daughters or sons, it’s important to expose them to strong female role models. Here are 28 empowering books with strong female characters.

Kalli Anderson

Yes, Graphic Novels Count as 'Real' Reading

Yes, Graphic Novels Count as 'Real' Reading

Really, they do! Whether you have a reluctant or avid reader, graphic novels are entertaining and improve literacy skills.

Alex Mlynek

19 Kids' Books About Canada

19 Kids' Books About Canada

Canada is an amazing country with awesome landscapes, diverse cultures and a vibrant history. Help your kid learn all about Canada with these cute books.

Emily Rivas

Your kid should be screened for a learning disability before Grade 1

Your kid should be screened for a learning disability before Grade 1

The signs of dyslexia in children show up early, but it's often years before they are officially diagnosed and help begins. Screening could solve that.

Audrey D. Brashich

When your kid is diagnosed with dyslexia

When your kid is diagnosed with dyslexia

Learning that my daughter had dyslexia was devastating—all I could see were the challenges ahead. Now that we understand what it is and what she needs, we've discovered how special her brain really is.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

When to actually worry that your kid still can't read

When to actually worry that your kid still can't read

Kids learn to read at different speeds. But at what point should you actually start to worry? Here are the red flags to watch out for.

Lisa Kadane

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