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“Read-aloud sessions are times when parents and children fall in love with each other. (Reading Magic)”

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Book:Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever

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Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever

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Mem Fox

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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“Mr Hemingway says a lot of things I don’t understand,’ Matilda said, ‘Especially about men and women. But I loved it all the same.’ ‘A fine writer will always make you feel that', Mrs Phelps said. ‘And don’t worry about the bits you can’t understand. Sit back and allow the words to wash around you, like music.”

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“Books matter because kids matter and books make our kids better than we are.”

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