‘Read & Soar’ is about the many
benefits and joys of reading for adults and kids and how to get children to
enjoy reading from an early age so they can achieve more at school. Research
shows that a love of reading is more important for a child’s educational
success than their family’s wealth or class. Between the covers of a book
exists a sort of paradise, reading is able to catapult you from your daily
existence to a different world in the twinkling of an eye… Where will your
reading adventure take you?
Reviews
‘Atruly
inspirational book, full
of very quotable quotes about books and reading. Very readable, it makes an
ideal handbook for parents, with hints and tips on how to motivate children
to read. It also considers ways in which reading empowers the individual and
the benefits of reading to health and wellbeing. A treasure chest of ideas
for those working with children and young people, it
will ring many bells with professionals who seek to promote reading in all
its aspects.’
Delyth Humphreys, National Year of Reading 2008 Wales Coordinator
‘Read,
soar and fly away! This is what the author entreats us to do from the very
first page of this book. This book is full of reasons why reading is a must
for all –babies, children and adults. Reading will extend our imagination,
bring our dreams to life and enrich our vocabulary.
In the first seven chapters, the author draws on extensive research to
answer our questions on ‘why read’? The quotes on reading, including those
of great men and women through the ages further gives credence to the fact
that reading has always been recognized as a quality and life changing
activity for everyone.
Chapters 8 and 9 tackle the all important challenge of getting our children
and youth to read. Many parents and carers have run out of reasons and
explanations to encourage their youngsters to read. Like me, you should
memorize every word in this section and thus armed, return to battle. The
results this time will be amazing.’
Esther
Okwok, College Librarian, London
‘The
author makes an impassioned plea to you through these pages to take reading
seriously. She reminds us of how reading has the potential to shape and
enhance our thinking, to guide us, people of all ages, to achieve our full
potential. In this modern age of electronic entertainment, a challenge comes
to pick up books and improve ourselves and our children.
This is a wonderfully refreshing voice against the backdrop of 24-7 T.V.’
Graham Reilly, Primary
School Teacher, Sidcup Kent
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