WELCOME
We’re so happy that you’re here! It is extremely exciting to be surrounded by like-minded parents who value the importance of reading with their children and, more importantly, value the importance of enjoying books with their children. You’re invited to join us on this journey as we work hard to make this a comprehensive resource for you.
Read more about Jackie Small, editor of My Little bookcase
WHAT IS MY LITTLE BOOKCASE?
My Little Bookcase is more than just a place to shelve your children’s books. My Little Bookcase celebrates the value of a traditional book, the joys of reading and quality time shared between parent and child.
It is an online resource where you can find a wealth of information to encourage a love of reading in your child; it is a community for parents and caregivers to share their own ideas and experiences; it is a case full of inspiring ideas for reading and sharing books with your child.
For your child, My Little Bookcase is a place in their heart where they treasure their favourite stories and special story moments. We hope you can find that special story for your child here. It might be a particular book we list. It might be a particular reading activity or experience we share. It might be a particular event we announce.
OUR PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that every parent wishes to do what is within their power to give their child the best start in life. The ability to read is such an important skill in today’s society. We believe that if young children can enjoy reading then they are more likely to successfully develop the necessary literacy skills to participate confidently and productively in our society.
To give a child a love of reading is an absolute blessing and one of the most important gifts in life.
- Sitting down with a book provides us with a time for quiet and calmness in our busy lives
- Stories can stimulate our own imaginations
- Reading provides us with more opportunities to bond with our children
- Stories provoke discussion
- Books provides inspiration, thought and reflection
- We develop an appreciation for art and writing
- Reading a variety of books exposes up to a wide range of language and vocabulary
- Listening to stories assists in the development of pre-literacy and literacy skills
- Exposure to books contributes to the understanding of print concepts (eg. left to right, top to bottom)
