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Tips for sharing different types of books

With so many brilliant books out there, it can be hard to know where to start finding out which ones the child you’re reading with is going to enjoy the most.

So we’ve put together some helpful tips for parents and carers highlighting the benefits of sharing different types of books, from graphic novels to poetry. We have also suggested some simple questions and activities to enhance your reading time together along with some recommended books for each genre!

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