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Traditional Tales for Modern Times

Can Fairy Tales Make Your Child Better Listeners and Readers?

Can Fairy Tales Make Your Child Better Listeners and Readers?

Learn how reading stories like The Brave Girl Tricks the Witch help children focus, solve problems creatively, and care deeply—and why that matters more than ever in a screen-saturated world.

When Choices Have Consequences, What Will Your Child Choose?

When Choices Have Consequences, What Will Your Child Choose?

What happens when a Giant makes a foolish wish—and a Kind Boy makes a wise one? In this richly illustrated fairy tale, children discover how actions lead to consequences, and how visual storytelling helps them understand cause and effect. Perfect for visual learners and late readers, this story opens the door to big conversations about logic, empathy, and the power of thoughtful choices.

How Do Kids Understand Books Before They Can Read?

How Do Kids Understand Books Before They Can Read?

Some children understand stories long before they can read the words. For visually dominant and late-reading kids, richly illustrated picture books aren’t just beautiful—they’re essential. This post explores how illustrations help children build comprehension, confidence, and emotional insight.

What Do You Do When Your Child Loves Stories but Hates Reading?

What Do You Do When Your Child Loves Stories but Hates Reading?

Some children understand the world best by looking. When they struggle with words, they turn to pictures for meaning. Richly illustrated storybooks give these children something essential: context – a fundamental building block of reading.