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“Reading aloud and talking about what we're reading sharpens children's brains. It helps develop their ability to concentrate at length, to solve problems logically, and to express themselves more easily and clearly.”

Quote by Mem Fox

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Mem Fox is an Australian author renowned for her children's literature. Her works are beloved by children and parents worldwide, known for their unique humor and profound emotional expression. more

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“Putting babies as young as two weeks into child care for the first year of their life, for 60 hours a week, will cause their brains damage.”

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“If you are not a writer, you will not understand the difficulties of writing. If you are not a writer, you will not know the fears and hopes of the writers you teach.”

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