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Ni Book Review
Retailers to encourage learning
and development at home
According to The National Literacy Trust,
With a number of new books sent into the office every day, Nursery
Industry had a leaf through to see what else might appeal to retailers!
during the first four years of a child's life,
53% of parents read to their children at
The Selfish Crocodile Book of Nursery
Rhymes
least once a day. But what about the other
By Faustin Charles
Illustrated by Michael Terry
47%? Nursery Industry finds out what
retailers can do to encourage reading...
Faustin Charles and Michael Terry have combined
the much loved Selfish Crocodile with over forty
traditional nursery rhymes. The result is a
As retailers, you play a vital role in promoting the importance of reading and
wonderful collection of new, yet strangely familiar
should do so with a well stocked, high quality book section. Nursery Industry
animal rhymes.
caught up with Gillian Johnson author of the Monkey Lou children’s books, a
Parents will enjoy dipping into this superb
series of titles for 4-8 year olds
collection of rhymes with an animal twist. Faustin
designed to inspire and educate
Charles narrates the accompanying audio CD
young children on environmental
which showcases his fantastic storytelling skills.
issues, to get some tips…
Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing
Some schools already have visits
by booksellers with a selection of
high quality, recommended books
When the World is Ready for Bed
for sale to parents, and shops could
By Gillian Shields, Illustrated by Anna Currey
usefully develop these valuable
links. Competitions for interesting
A family of rabbits goes through their end-of-
oral comments by young children
day routine, from having their tea to brushing
about their favourite books,
their teeth, sharing a story and being tucked up
recorded by teachers and displayed
in bed. This traditional style bed time story has
with children’s books, would attract parents into bookshops. Book displays are
the feel of a classic picture book.
usually very attractive and well organised, and could be enhanced by the
Anna Currey explores the details of warren
provision of information to enable parents to feel more confident in their
life in a way that will enchant readers young
choice of titles. For example these captions could go on briefly to classify and
and old, while Gillian Shields' lyrical lullaby text
describe books:
is sure to soothe young readers to sleep. A padded jacket and foil star give
extra value to this bedtime story with masses of charm.
Board Books to share with babies and toddlers
Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing
Books with pictures to talk about with children. Encourage them to help to
turn the pages and learn how books ’work’.
(E.g. Peepo by Janet and Allen Ahlberg.)
Words are not for Hurting/Tails are not
for Pulling
Novelty Books to share with 3 - 5 year olds
By Elizabeth Verdick, Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen
Build a love of books as you both enjoy the fun of flaps and pull tabs. Make
your own!
These titles are also ideal for playschool groups or
(E.g. Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell.)
for parents to read at home. The rhythmic, repetitive
text, friendly and ethnically diverse illustrations and
Books to read with 3-5 year olds
humorous touches make it a fun way in which to
Running a finger along the text as you read will link text and pictures.
show young children how to develop good
(E.g. Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins.)
relationships by exploring and managing feelings in
a positive way.
Books to read with 4 - 6 year olds
What we particularly like about these books are
Poetry and memorable texts, often in rhyme. Even the youngest children will
the tips for parents and caregivers at the back,
often want to join in and ’read’ for themselves when they are familiar with
explaining how to use the story interactively
the poem or story.
and promote this good behaviour in every aspect of
(E.g The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler.)
daily life. Other books within the series include: Feet
are not for kicking, Hands are not for Hitting, Teeth
Books to read aloud to 3 - 6 year olds
are Not for Biting and Germs Are Not for Sharing.
Fun and fantasy to develop children’s listening skills and inspire a love of story
Published by: A&C Black Ltd
(E.g. Avocado Baby by John Burningham.)
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NURSERY INDUSTRY
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SEPTEMBER 2009
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www.nursery-industry.co.uk
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