Friday 30 November 2012

Why Books are better than E-Books for School Kids

Believe it or not, when parents read to their children from an E-Book and an actual book, there are major differences when it comes to the child's understanding and mental development. Even though this may sound slightly weird, Lisa Guernsey of the New America Foundation’s Early Education Initiative, believes that when we read with a child on an e-reader, we may actually impede our child’s ability to learn. Ms. Guernsey interpreted recent research on childhood literacy for Time magazine, and found that parents interact differently with children over an e-reader than over a physical book. That difference may make children slower to read and comprehend a story.




Children sitting with a parent while an e-reader reads to them understand significantly less of what’s read than those hearing a parent read. Researchers at Temple University, where the study was done, noted that parents reading books aloud regularly asked children questions about the book: “What do you think will happen next?” Parents sitting with the child while a device read to them (like a LeapPad or some iPad apps) didn’t ask these questions, or relate images or incidents in the book to the child’s real life. Instead, their conversation was focused on how to use the device: “Careful! Push here. Hold it this way.”
Ms. Guernsey, observing videos of parents reading to their children from iPads, found a tendency to do the same, even when the device wasn’t doing the reading. Readers with an e-reader were focused on the device, not the story. Children whose parents talk to them about what they’re reading gain reading skills faster, but children reading with parents from digital rather than physical books aren’t getting as much of that kind of interaction.
This doesn't mean you should not use devices at all, instead of substituting real books with E-Books, you should make the E-Books an addition to real books. Maybe if your child wants to play on the iPad, you could make it a rule to read a book on it before that. Also, if you are reading to your child from an E-Book focus on the story and your child rather than the device. 
Via: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/28/why-books-are-better-than-e-books-for-children/

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Thursday 29 November 2012

Best Children's Books of 2012

For the Younger Children: 



All the Water in the World

By George Ella Lyon, Illus. by Katherine Tillotson, Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

From deserts to the kitchen sink, the water cycle is lyrically yet economically described in Lyon’s poem emphasizing the importance of water conservation. Katherine Tillotson’s digital paintings splash, surge and drip off the page.
A Ball for Daisy. 
By Chris Raschka, Illus. by the author, Schwartz & Wade Books,
A wordless tale of an irrepressible little dog whose most prized possession is accidently destroyed. A buoyant tale of loss, recovery, and friendship. (2012 Caldecott Medal Book)
Blackout. 
By John Rocco, Illus. by the author. Disney/Hyperion Books.
A summer power outage draws an urban family up to their building’s roof and then down to the street for an impromptu block party. (A 2012 Caldecott Honor Book)
Bring on the Birds
By Susan Stockdale, Illus. by the author. Peachtree.
Rhyming couplets and clear, identifiable illustrations remind readers that birds vary in many ways, but all have feathers and are hatched from eggs. Colorful acrylics help provide just the right of information for preschool ornithologists.
The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred
By Samantha R. Vamos, Illus. by Rafael López. Charlesbridge.
Nothing is better than a delicious bowl of arroz con leche unless, of course, a host of farm animals have a hand in the preparation! (A 2012 Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)
Chirchir Is Singing
By Kelly Cunnane, Illus. by Jude Daly. Schwartz & Wade Books.
In this cumulative story set in Kenya, Chirchir sings as she tries to help with family chores.  Acrylic folk art highlights the activities of daily life in this rural setting. 
Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow? 
By Susan A. Shea, Illus. by Tom Slaughter. Blue Apple Books.
This book playfully challenges children’s concepts of the growth capacity of living vs. non-living things in a fun and engaging way.


For the Older Children: 



Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

By Melissa Sweet, Illus. by the author. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children.
This story of Tony Sarg, the artistic inventor who conceived the huge balloons that float through New York City each Thanksgiving, joyously celebrates his life’s creative process. (2012 Sibert Medal Book)
Breaking Stalin's Nose. 
By Eugene Yelchin, Illus. by the author, Henry Holt.
On the eve of his induction into the Young Pioneers, Sasha’s world is overturned when his father is arrested by Stalin’s guard. (A 2012 Newbery Honor Book)
The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale
By Carmen Agra Deedy and Randall Wright, Illus. by Barry Moser. Peachtree Publishers.
Alley-cat Skilley finds a perfect home, gets help from a friend to return an injured raven to the Tower of London and saves all the Cheshire Cheese Inn mice from the evil Pinch.
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours. 
By Duncan Tonatiuh , Illus. by the author, Abrams Books for Young Readers
The accomplishments of Mexican painter, activist, and muralist Diego Rivera are highlighted in stylized illustrations. (2012 Belpré Illustrator Medal Book)
Dream Something Big: The Story of the Watts Towers
By Dianna Hutts Aston, Illus. by Susan L. Roth. Dial Books for Young Readers.
The human desire to make a mark is celebrated in this fictionalized account of Simon Rodia’s process in building the Watts Towers – a singular, eccentric, artistic creation now recognized as a National Landmark.
Emergency! 
By Tom Lichtenheld, Illus. by Ezra Fields-Meyer. Chronicle Books.
When the letter ‘E’ falls down the stairs and hurts her leg, the rest of the alphabet must do the best it can to limp along without its most-used letter.  Puns aplenty pack every page.
Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems
By Kristine O'Connell George, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter. Clarion Books.
Sisterhood is complicated: partly embarrassing, partly affectionate, partly competitive, partly supportive, partly confining, partly empowering.  The many facets of the relationship are deftly described by George’s poems and Carpenter’s pen and ink drawings.

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Wednesday 28 November 2012

Enid Blyton: One of the best authors for School Children

Whether its the magic of the enchanted forests and trees, or the mysteries with the famous five, Enid Blyton has written some of the most amazing books for children and teenagers alike. Once you begin reading one of these books, you don't feel like letting them go, and this is why she has been one of the most successful authors for children of all time. It doesn't matter if you're in the 1st grade, or the 10th, her books are a must read for all, and today we'll give you a list of some of her best books and series, so you can start reading them and add some joy to your life. 

For the little ones:

Noddy


Did you know that the character Noddy was created by Enid Blyton and originally published between 1949 and 1963?? Television shows of this character continue to run till today!

Noddy is a little wooden boy who lives in Toyland, with his friends, Big Ears, Tessie Bear, Bumpy Dog and Tubby Bears. Explore all his adventures and stories with the Noddy series written by Enid Blyton. 

For School Children:

Five Find-Outers and the Dog


Join Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, Bets and Buster as they encounter numerous mysteries on almost all of their school holidays. Read about how they chance upon such amazing and weird happenings in the fictitious village of Peterwood, and how they solve the case faster than Mr Goon, the annoying village policeman. 
One of the best children's series I read as a child, these are some of the most amazing books, which you never feel like letting go without completion. 

The Famous Five



The most commercially successful of the mystery series written by Enid Blyton, to this date over 2 Million copies are sold every year, and there have been sales of more than 100 Million Copies overall, with a total of 21 books in the series. Join the five characters Juilan, Dick, Georgina, Anne and Timmy as they take part in numerous adventures, and  unravel some amazing mysteries. Another one of Enid Blyton's most amazing books. 

The Faraway Tree


These stories take place in the midst of an enchanted forest, where there grows a magical tree, known as "The Faraway Tree", which reaches into the clouds, and supports homes and gnomes and pixies and all kinds of different things and creatures. One of Enid's most imaginative series, these books are just plain awesome! 

These are some of the amazing series of books written by Enid Blyton, and there are several others as well, such as, The Secret Seven, The Barney Mystery Series, The Circus series and many more. Enid Blyton is surely one of the best children's authors till date and once you have read books written by her, they form a treasured part of your childhood. 



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Tuesday 27 November 2012

Benefits of Reading Books

There are various benefits of reading books, today, we'll highlight some of these benefits, so that you can start developing a hobby for reading books and making the most of them:



1. Reading is an active mental process - Unlike TV, books make you to use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter.

2. It is a fundamental skill builder - Every good course on the planet has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussion.
3. Improves your vocabulary – Remember in elementary school when you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? You get the same benefit from book reading. While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words you wouldn’t be otherwise.
4. Gives you a glimpse into other cultures and places – What is your favorite vacation spot? I would bet you read a lot about that destination. The more information the better. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
5. Improves concentration and focus – Like I pointed out before, reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small chunks of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, like a muscle, you will get better at concentration.
6. Builds self-esteem – By reading more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self esteem. Since you are so well read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
7. Improves memory – Many studies show if you don’t use your memory, you lose it. Crossword puzzles are an example of a word game that staves off Alzheimer’s. Reading, although not a game, helps you stretch your memory muscles in a similar way. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.
8. Improves your discipline – Obviously, if 1 in 4 people don’t read one book per year, then there is a discipline issue. There may be many causes for people not reading books such as the “quips” of information you can get on the Internet. TV is also a major distracter. Making time to read is something we all know we should do, but who schedules book reading time every day? Very few… That’s why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it, improves discipline.
9. Learn anywhere – Books are portable. You can take them almost anywhere. As such, you can learn almost anywhere too.
10. Improves creativity – by reading more books and exposing yourself to new and more complete information, you will also be able to come up with more creative ideas. As a personal example, I read many, many books on IT Networking. So often, when IT Admins are stumped with a problem, I can come up with a creative (smack your head simple) solution that isn’t written anywhere. But the reason I can do that is because I have read so many books on the subject, I can combine lessons from all of them into new solutions.
11. Gives you something to talk about – Have you ever run out of stuff to talk about with your best friend, wife or husband? This can be uncomfortable. It might even make married couples wonder if their marriage is in trouble. However, if you read a lot of books, you’ll always have something to talk about. You can discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the stuff you are learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of sharing are endless.
12. Books are inexpensive entertainment – What’s the average price of a movie ticket these days? $8 – $10? You can buy a paperback for that price and be entertained for many hours more. If you have a used bookstore nearby, you can get them even cheaper.
Tip: Once you make reading a habit, you’ll enjoy reading the books in your chosen career as well.
13. You can learn at your own pace – Where formal education requires time commitments, books have no late-bells or hourly commitments. So you can learn at your own pace when you read books.
14. New mental associations – I touched on this above. As you read more books the depth and breadth of your knowledge expands and your ability to form new associations increases. In reading a book to discover the solution to one problem, you find the solution to others you may not have considered.
15. Improves your reasoning skills – Books for professionals contain arguments for or against the actions within. A book on cooking argues that Chili powder goes well with beef and goes poorly with ice-cream. A book on building a business argues that testing an idea for profitability before setting up is a smart strategy and argues against just barreling forward with the idea without testing.
You too will be able to reason better with the knowledge you gain. Some of the arguments will rub off on you. Others you will argue against. Regardless, you’ll be reasoning better.
16. Builds your expertise – Brian Tracy has said one way to become an expert in your chosen field is to read 100 books on the subject. He also said by continuing the same for 5 years you’ll become an international expert. With the Internet and blogs, you could hone that time down to 2-3 years if you follow through.
17. Saves money – Apart from saving money on entertainment expenses. Reading books that help you develop your skills saves money. Reading books on how someone went bankrupt will be a warning to you against repeating their mistakes. Reading a book on how to build your own backyard deck saves the expense of hiring a contractor.
18. Decreases mistakes – Although I would never suggest putting off an important goal because you fear making mistakes, it is still important to sharpen the saw (link to A.L. post). When you gather the deep and widewisdom that books can provide, you are less apt to make mistakes.
19. You’ll discover surprises - As you read more books as a source of information, you’ll learn stuff you weren’t looking for. I’ve read many great quotes on life and love by reading books on marketing. I’ve learned facts about biology from reading about chemistry. Heck, I’ve picked up some facts about history while reading about programming. Since so many subjects intertwine it’s almost impossible not to learn something other than the book’s subject.
20. Decreased boredom – One of the rules I have is if I am feeling bored, I will pick up a book and start reading. What I’ve found by sticking to this is that I become interested in the book’s subject and stop being bored. I mean, if you’re bored anyway, you might as well be reading a good book, right?
21. Can change your life – How many times have you heard of a book changing someone’s life? For me, it was Your Erroneous Zones (link) by Wayne Dyer – which is the first self-development book I read. It opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking that was not depressing and dull. It was the first step in my path of choosing my own life and being free of old habitual thought patterns.
There are many, many other books out there that have a reputation for changing lives including Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityHandbook to Higher ConsciousnessAtlas Shrugged , A Tree Grows in BrooklynLord of the Rings and Black Boy to name a few. But you can start in your chosen field and work your way outward.
22. Can help break a slump – Being in a slump is uncomfortable. If you are a writer, you call it writer’s block. If you are a salesperson, it’s called – not making a sale in 23 days. But a slump can be a crossroads. It might be you are wavering on your commitment to a particular project or (with marriage) person. Or a slump can be simply a lack of new ideas. Books are a great source of ideas, big and small. So if you find yourself in a slump, pick a book on the portion of your life you are slump-ing and get to reading!
23. Reduces stress - Many avid readers (including me) unwind by reading. Compared with the person who gets home from work and immediately turns on the TV news, you are going from work stress to crime stress. But it’s not just news. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast moving (often violent) images. If relaxation is something you want, turn off the TV or computer and pick up a book.
24. Gets you away from digital distractions – If you, like many others, feel overwhelmed with the flashing lights, beeps, boops and ring-a-dings that burn up our computing lives, then give books a chance. When you find some good books, you’ll find yourself drawn into the subject matter. You’ll want to spend more time reading. By spending more time reading books, you’ll have less time for the plethora of the digital gadgets begging for our attention.
25. You’ll make more money - If you make a serious effort to read in your chosen career, your expertise in that specialty will increase. As you become more specialized and learned, you join a smaller group of more qualified people. By being part of the small few with the highest level knowledge your pay will increase. It’s simple supply and demand.
26. The book is always better than the movie – except for perhaps No Country for Old Men

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Monday 26 November 2012

Books are Forever

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” 

- Marcus Tullius Cicero 

Even with such amazing technology in the world today, nothing can replace the good old fashioned way of studying, a pen, a paper and a textbook. While educational apps are a good addition to studying with books, they are definitely not a substitute. You need to physically write, practice, highlight and go over points the old fashioned way to actually grasp the subject and make the most of your time studying. As they say, old is gold. 



One of the negative points about digital books has to be the temptation to get distracted easily. Since these digital books are on platforms like the iPad, there are so many other apps like games, sports, news, etc and these are really distracting as they are just a hand movement away. The tendency to focus solely on your studies is taken away by digital books. 

Also, physical books are really pleasing, the texture of the pages, the feel of the book, are all factors that make you savor and love books. Books are also much better for the eyes, as the constant staring at a back-lit  screen will definitely strain your eyes and mind. 

Books are the one thing, that will always be around, and will never have an expiration date whether its for studying or just casual reading. 





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Thursday 22 November 2012

Speaking in Class: Overcome your fears


You're sitting in the classroom, anxiously waiting for your turn, hoping the bell rings before its your chance to speak...We've all been there, and there's no shame to being scared, speaking in public just does not happen overnight, it takes practice and confidence.
 Fear not, we are going to do our best to help, with tips and tricks as well a few links, where you can get over your fears and speak with confidence.
 
Advanced preparation:
Background Research
Being ready with all the information you need is one of the most important public speaking tips for kids. Looking at your age and experience, you may not have the knowledge of certain things and so it is advisable that you have a complete knowledge about the topic you are talking about.
Structure the Speech
One of the important public speaking tips and tricks is to arrange thoughts in a logical order. It is also advisable to write your own piece in your own words and language. This will give you a chance to express your own thoughts in your own way.
Practice
By practice I certainly do not mean 'mugging up' everything. While practicing you have to read the speech again and again and try to remember the sequence of thoughts. After a few careful reads, things will come to mind easily.
Trial Speech
This is one of the best public speaking techniques. Once you think you are prepared completely, take a trial speech. You can go the actual venue if possible and deliver a speech standing on the stage imagining the audience. If not, you can stand front of the mirror or ask your parents to be the audience and deliver the speech.
Mental Preparations
For this you must perform some relaxing exercises, such as meditation and deep breathing. It will help you stay relaxed and comfortable throughout the speech.
Preparations on the day:
Just before leaving, practice the speech one last time and always remember to be positive and avoid panic. Also you must be comfortable with your surroundings, and if you do make a mistake while speaking, do not hesitate or get nervous, simply accept it and move ahead. And remember, finish with CONFIDENCE!!

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Wednesday 21 November 2012

Essay Writing for School

Hey People!!!! 


Is this you when asked to write an essay?? 

Fear not, essay writing, can become one of your strength's with a little practice and hard work. Apart from being an indispensable component of your school education, essay's are also very important later on, while applying to colleges and universities, so it's best to master essay's in school itself. Here are some really useful tips for writing essay's:

1) READ THE QUESTION PROPERLY!!!

Even though this is kind of obvious, a lot of people understand the question incorrectly and hence their entire essay is almost invalid. So read the question, understand it, highlight key words, think about what should be the skeleton of your essay and then begin writing. Reading and understanding the question is the first step towards writing your essay, and the most important. (If you cannot understand the question, don't be hesitant, shy or embarrassed to ask the teacher or invigilator, other students may also have the same problem.)

2) RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!!!



For essay writing assignments, which must be submitted in a week or two, your research will distinguish you from the class. After you follow tip no 1, and understand the question, research is the second step. Researching the topic gives you valuable insights and information and forms the basis of your content in the essay. Try to get into as many details as possible, that will score you brownie points with the teacher!

3) BRAINSTORMING!!!

Whether its for an assignment or a surprise test, brainstorming before writing is always essential. Think about various things you could write about, think about how you wish to start and conclude and think about the topic as a whole for quality content in your essay.

4) TIME FOR "THE THESIS!!!"

The thesis should be a statement that strongly expresses the overall response to the question. Avoid a thesis that's too simplistic – show thought has been put into some of the complexities behind the question. The thesis is the backbone of the essay – it will be stated in the introduction. It also needs to be referred to several times in the essay before restating it and demonstrating how it has been proven in the conclusion.

5) PLAN IT!!!

Put your ideas in a logical sequence, and make sure every point is relevant to the question. After the plan has been written your essay should have a direction to it. 

6) LET THE WRITING...BEGIN!!!

Start the discussion, and introduce your thesis. This is the part of the essay, where the reader must be engaged and interested, so use interesting words, and try to connect with the reader on an emotional and intellectual level. 

7) MID WAY THROUGH!!!

Ensure each point is a new paragraph and make sure that the points are clear and they make sense. No one likes to read ambiguous points.  

8) THE END!!!

Summarize the main ideas and clearly demonstrate how your thesis has been proven. Finish the essay with an interesting sentence or line. 




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Tuesday 20 November 2012

Useful websites for Improving English

There are tons of websites that can help you to improve your English Language skills. We've compiled a list of some of the best websites to help you with all possible requirements ranging from a variety of topics like grammar and spelling to even vocabulary and meanings of certain words and phrases. The websites which we think that can really help are:



1) dictionary.reference.com

With meanings of every word, explanation of quotes and amazing grammar tips, this website is perfect for learning new words, avoiding spelling mistakes and improving your grammar. Its a highly recommended site, and we advise you to pay this website a visit, for English Language references. 

2) translate.google.com

For those who did not know, Google has a really helpful tool to translate words and phrases into several different languages, so if you are having difficulty in some local words and meanings, this tool is really helpful. Also, they have added a feature where you can listen to the actual pronunciation so as to speak the word or sentence correctly. 




3) http://esl.about.com/cs/onlinecourses/a/a_ecourses.htm

Sign up for free English courses from about.com and you'll get regular e-mail updates as well. You can choose from the following: 

a) Beginning English
b) English Language Learning Tip of the Day
c) English word of the day
d) Intensive Grammar
e) Vocabulary 

4) http://learningenglish.voanews.com/section/the-classroom/2345.html

Watch videos and listen to news stories to improve your listening and vocabulary skills. Also, find basic, intermediate and advanced activities to learn English. You can also hear English words and their meaning.

5) http://www.youtube.com/user/PrivateEnglishPortal

Watch this series of videos with subtitles on YouTube designed to help English learners develop their listening and comprehension skills. You can also do a search for “learn English” on YouTube to find other videos.




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Monday 19 November 2012

Reading: The Best way to Improve your English

We've already said it before, but we'll say it again, the best way to improve your grammatical skills and vocabulary of the English Language, has to be by reading books. Today, we'll give you a list of 10 story books, that you will enjoy reading and that will help with your English skills as well. Here are the top 10 books that have been compiled by Adam Lancaster, that all school children must read, if they haven't:

1) The Harry Potter Series by J.K.Rowling



Well, it has to be really doesn't it? The boy wizard who stole our hearts and opened the world of children's books and reading to so many people. This series is a must read for everyone who hasn't read it yet. 


2) Discworld Series by Terry Pratchett 

Any of the Discworld books where we encounter Death are very special stories. The character of Death is in my opinion one of the greatest characters in all children's books.


3) His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

It's a modern classic that just has so much in it. The fantastic setting of Jordan College in Lyra's world and the magical, imposing Oxford University in Will's. How could any of children's books not include a title of this majesty? The books have so much in them that they can read on many levels and that's why year on year the series is one of the most read books by school children.

4) Thumb by Steve Cole



There is one part in the story where the helpless duo, who form the main characters, are trying to avoid a Mexican wave of projectile vomiting as they make their way through the school canteen. One of the most hilarious books, this is one is used a lot in libraries everywhere. 


5) Soccer at Sandford by Rob Childs

As with so many boys growing up in the 80's and 90's, Rob Childs children's books were brilliant and are probably the reason why so many people love reading so much. 

6) Diary of a Wimpy kid:



One book that is a must in any library. The style and the humor of the books is the key to turning some non-readers into avid readers. I also love using these books to show those very same people that were originally turned off to reading that Greg loves to write and draw. That's why he keeps journal, and that's why they are able to read about what he gets up to.

7) Help! I'm a classroom gambler by Pete Johnson
Help! is about making school life just that little bit more fun and interesting. Any Pete Johnson book flies off our shelves but Help! is definitely one of the most popular.

8) Wonder by RJ Palacio
Not only is it just a fantastic read about all the important things in life: friendship, courage, taking risks, but the way it's written not only hooks you immediately from the outset but leaves you with such a powerful impression after reading you will find yourself coming back to it time and time again. You'll feel pretty emotionally drained afterwards too. Palacio takes you on such a journey of an extraordinary boy's life that you feel everything he does. Starting school can be a hard time for anyone but starting school for the first time years after everyone else when you have something that will immediately get everyone talking about you is infinitely more difficult.

9) There's a boy in the Girl's bathroom by Louis Sachar
Louis Sachar is a comic genius. He is the reason so many young people in school read. Boy in the Girl's Bathroom is one of the best of his books with its mixture of humor and heartfelt moments. Bradley has no friends, but that's how he prefers it - that is until a new counselor starts at the school. Bradley begins to realize that there are different ways to live your life if only you have a bit of self-belief and an amazing amount of courage – something a lot of young people need to remember!

10) Matilda by Roald Dahl

Well, we're finally there at the end of the list and we're going to finish with one of the most read children's authors of all time, Roald Dahl. For me, Matilda has to be one of his best books. When you're at school teachers can definitely take on caricatures of themselves. Matilda is a brilliant book and a must read for all kids, who need to believe in themselves before anyone else. 

We hope you read these amazing books, as not only are lovable, enjoyable and interesting, they also help improve your understanding of the English Language. 
List by : Adam Lancaster, librarian and associate head teacher at Monk's Walk School, Welwyn Garden City, and has just been named school librarian of the year. Check out : http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site/2012/oct/18/adam-lancaster-top-10-library-books


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