Meet Daisy!

When it comes to reading, I always tend to have favourite characters that I just can't get enough of. Sadly, not all books have sequels where I can learn more about them. This is not the case for Daisy, who is one of the best loved children book characters. These books written by Kes Gray have won various book awards such as the Children's Book Award, and have been international bestsellers for many years!

With a variety of books ranging from simple picture books to longer novels, children can get to know more about Daisy and experience her adventures as they grow up. These books are also filled with full colour illustrations and a sense of humour which are guaranteed to get your child giggling away. Daisy books also often come with many extras, such as stickers and CDs, that complement the simple stories and make the reading experience so much more fun and interactive!

Angel@Booklodge

Smart Tips: All Daisy books can be found within the category of Bestselling Authors / Characters / Series in our website (www.booklodge.com).

Learn to love reading with the Usborne Reading Programme

If you want your child to develop a habit of reading, it is most important for them to start young. Yet, books may seem daunting and boring to many young children. The Usborne Reading Programme provides a great solution to this dilemma. With a collection of over 200 titles, Usborne has published a variety of books filled with colourful illustrations and a sense of humour that will surely capture your child's attention.

Moreover, books by Usborne aren't confined to fiction and classics only. It has also published a range of non-fictions that cover historical figures such as Winston Churchill and Napoleon. This way, not only can children enjoy the fun of reading, they can at the same time learn a great deal about history and the meaning behind it. With series ranging from 'Very First Reading' for very young children to 'Young Reading' for competent readers aged 10+, parents can choose books that best suit their children's age and ability.

Angel@Booklodge

Reasonably Priced Workbooks & Activity Books

I still remember how my mother used to spend thousands of dollars when I was young buying workbooks and reference books that bored me to tears, all with the good intention of improving my English and Maths. I was often forced to spend an hour a day to fight my way through all the boring fill in the blanks and multiple choice questions.

Who knew activity books now no longer make learning a chore? With workbooks published by Future Ace, kids can practise their English and Maths without undergoing the stress and reluctance that I gone through when I was young. Filled with activities such as colouring, matching and drawing, Future Ace workbooks make learning fun and interesting for your child. What's more, these workbooks are completely affordable, with prices ranging from HKD$8 to HKD$32! If you're trying to make your child more enthusiastic about learning without draining your wallet, Future Ace workbooks are definitely the smartest choice.

Angel@Booklodge

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Winnie the Witch

Currently, my daughter is burying her head in the books of Winnie the Witch. I am not surprised as myself was mesmerized by its unique illustration and style at first sight.

Winnie the Witch is a hugely successful series published by Oxford University Press with over 2 million copies sold worldwide. Since its first book, the award-winning title Winnie the Witch, the series has developed into a whole range of picture books, paperback with audio CD and young fictions.

For kids who love funny stories, magic and cat (Winnie has a lovely black cat called Wilbur), Winnie the Witch is definitely THE choice! Once the children are clicked with Winnie in the picture books, they would keep on reading and reading and it really helps in encouraging the transition from picture books to chapter books as they leap with enthusiasm to read Winnie's young fiction.

List of Picture Books:

• Winnie The Witch
• Winnie in Winter
• Winnie Flies Again
• Winnie's Magic Wand
• Winnie's New Computer
• Winnie at the Seaside
• Winnie's Midnight Dragon
• Happy Birthday, Winnie
• Winnie's Flying Carpet
• Winnie's Amazing Pumpkin
• Winnie in Space

List of Young Fiction:

• Winnie Says Cheese
• Whizz-Bang Winnie
• Winnie the Twit
• Winnie's Big Catch
• Mini Winnie
• Giddy Up Winnie
• Winnie Goes Batty
• Winnie's Jokes
• Winnie on Patrol

Joey@Booklodge

Jacqueline Wilson

When I was a teenager, I loved to bury myself in books whenever I was at home. Not because I had nothing better to do, but because I enjoyed the sense of escapism I got from reading stories much more exciting than my life. On the other hand, I also appreciated books that are relatable, books that seem that they are speaking to me.

It may be difficult to find books that involve fantasy yet still remain down to earth, but Jacqueline Wilson managed to write a whole range of books that are able to achieve the best of both worlds. This award-winning author not only uncovers fun and exciting adventures, but at the same time, sheds light upon issues that many teenagers face when they are growing up, such as divorce and bullying.

Many teenagers are going through a lot of confusion when they grow up, and it may not be the easiest thing for them to come to you about their problems. Therefore, it would be a good idea to get your kids to read a couple of these books to help them get their answers without actually going through any awkward confrontations.

If your kids, like me when I was younger, get addicted to Jacqueline Wilson books, fret not! With a huge collection of books written and published, you need not worry that your kids won't be able to satisfy their appetite for more Jacqueline Wilson!

Angel@booklodge

Fun Reading with Priddy Books

Have you ever found it difficult to convince your child into reading a book when they can't seem to keep their hands off their toys? As children, especially very young ones, tend to have short attention spans, it is necessary to provide them with books that are fun, interesting and appealing to the eye.

Priddy have specially designed different books that can easily catch young kids’ attention. Not only are all their books loaded with colourful illustrations, many of them are also special in the way they use real pictures instead, which makes it much easier for young children to understand new words and concepts. With books ranging from baby board books to touch-and-feel and wipe-clean books, children are provided with a great variety of fun choices that are not only interesting to read, but very effective for learning new words and acquiring reading skills as well.

Angel@Booklodge

An important lesson for my children

Tonight, I was reading "High Flier, The Story of Amy Johnson" to my children. The story is about how Amy Johnson, amid the strong view that women were not as capable as men, became a pilot and tried to break the records for long flights around the world in 1930.

Amy Johnson resisted the norm about what a woman should or shouldn't do and challenged her own ability. I was particularly touched to learn that Amy could accomplish her goal partly because she had always had the strongest support from her father. Ceasing the opportunity, I asked Hillary and Alexis on whether they thought there is any gap between the capability of boys and girls, I could not be more delighted when I heard them both shouted firmly, "No!"

In a society where traditional thinking with biased ideas are still finding ways to creep into our children's mind, I am resolute to act fast and teach them to THINK and to make sound judgment.

Joey@booklodge