by the Editor     Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Berenstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Have you ever noticed the gender imbalance of children’s book characters as you read with your children?  A comprehensive study of 20th century children's books has found a bias towards tales that feature men and boys as lead characters. Surprisingly, researchers found that even when the characters are animals, they tend to be male.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Reading over the summer is a wonderful way for children to maintain and build on their reading skills, improve their vocabulary, and stretch their imaginations!  Encourage your child to read for enjoyment, and you will see their reading skills blossom.  ...read more »

by Fay Tran     Learning to read and write is the most important skill a child needs to acquire - everything else they do in life depends on it, including their schooling, tertiary studies and future employment.  Soon, a vital component of the National Curriculum will be teaching literacy using phonics  ...read more »

Enrich your child with the gift of reading!  The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) celebrates Australian children's litererature through its many programs, including the Book of the Year Awards.  The Children's Book Council Book of the Year winners for 2011 are listed below.   Inspire Your kids with these award-winning books.   ...read more »