Soveig Werner has had the lovely idea of turning her blog into an Advent Calendar. I’m the guest today, writing about charities which bring books to children who otherwise wouldn’t have any.
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The gift of reading by Anabel Marsh
Reading is the greatest gift – it opens up so many new worlds. It’s not just the obvious benefits of functional literacy: stories have the power to bring emotions to life, by helping children to understand their own feelings and those of others. In other words, reading builds empathy*, the ability to “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” – and isn’t this something the world needs more than ever these days?
The children in your life probably already have easy access to this gift. I certainly did – that’s me in the picture, aged three, with one of my Christmas presents. However, many children don’t have the advantages of growing up in a house full of books, or with parents that take them to libraries. Every Christmas, I try to do something about that. This year, I’ve chosen The…
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Hi Anabel – wonderful idea … in fact great idea – I must remember for next year. Have fun over there .. I’ll be across to see – cheers Hilary
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Thanks Hilary!
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Reading is the surest path to success. Success for individuals and for society at large.
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Very true!
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