Picture books
Stories that support language and thinking development
A need for stories
Stories help us meaningfully organize our experiences, no matter how old we are or what language we speak.
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Seven stories for a better school day
Young children often face big questions at school.
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Beat the bullies through books: a review of Jane, the Fox & Me
I told her, You’ll see, the story ends well.
Did you have any books in your childhood and teenage years which surrounded you with a protective haze?
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Beyond the Moon: Two readers to travel in space
In the last on our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we present some Helbling readers which will launch you and your students into space.
We have already looked at M
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Online storytelling tips for teachers
We often think of visual or interactive storytelling when we want to tell a story on digital platforms, but online storytelling has various forms.
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Expedition Moon Project Lesson
How far away is the Moon? Would you like to go there? July 20th marks the day when the first man, Neil Armstrong, shortly followed by Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon.
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Colourful journeys
"First, the pulse of colour flooded the bay with blue, and the heart expanded with it and the body swam, only the next instant to be checked and chilled by the prickly blackness on the ruffled waves."
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Quick Guide to Children's Books 2: Silent books
The world of children's literature is an enchanting place which often looks like a colourful maze with imaginary creatures in fantastic worlds.
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Quick Guide to Children's Books 1: Picture books
The world of children's literature is an enchanting place which often looks like a colourful maze with imaginary creatures in fantastic worlds.
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Five stories about fantasy in The Thinking Train series
We never seem to tire of fairy tales, fantasy novels and science fiction. From early childhood, these stories enchant their readers and fire their imagination.
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