This episode explores the various reading stages and how to select relevant literature for your child. USEFUL LINKS: The Jai JaisTLC Speech TherapyBook Therapy (Bibliotherapy)Stages of Reading – Recommended ReadingBabies (Up to 1 year old)First 100 Words by Roger Priddy  The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratneyBrown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? By Bill Martin and Eric Carle Toddlers (Age 1 to 3)Good Night MoonOwl Babies by Martin WaddellAliens Wear UnderpantsRosie’s WalkWe’re Going On A Bear HuntHow to Catch A StarLate Pre-school (Ages 3 - 4)The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill TomlinsonThe Book of Moomin, Mymble and Little My by Tove JanssonThe Story of Babar, the Little Elephant by Jean de BrunhoffThe Heart and the Bottle by Oliver JeffersWhy the Animals Came to Town by Michael ForemanFoundation/Reception (Age 5)The Last Wolf by Mini GreyThe Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water by Gemma MerinoSupertato by Sue Hendra and Paul LinnetThe Bumblebear by Nadia ShireenHow to be a Lion by Ed VereKey stage 1 (Ages 6–7)The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery WilliamsSlime by David WalliamsWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakThe Magic Tree House Series (40+ books) by Mary Pope OsborneThe Secret Seven Series (15 books) by Enid BlytonThe Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton Key stage 2 Juniors (Ages 7–8)A Handful of Stars by Cynthia LordMatilda by Roald DahlCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlHow to Train Your Dragon by Cressida CowellThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne FrankTreasure Island by R L StevensonSecondary (Ages 9–13)Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan AuxierThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamilloCharlotte’s Web by E. B. WhiteNorthern Lights - The Graphic Novel Volume I by Philip PullmanSupport the show

This episode explores how reading and writing can benefit children’s mental well-being and how bibliotherapy can have a profound impact on children’s mental wellbeing.  USEFUL LINKS: National Literacy Trust’s Mental well-being, reading and writing UCL studyReading Stages proposed by Maryanne Wolf (2008) in her book Proust and the squid: the story and science of the reading brainThe Magical Healing Quality of BibliotherapyBibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health online courseReading Affirmation Cards for Raising A ReaderChildren’s A – Z of Book RecommendationsHelp Your Child Become a Lifelong ReaderBook Recommendations for Different issues for Children (0-5 years)A: Attachment and GrowthFirst Day of School: Chrysanthemum by Kevin HenkesMoving: Amelia’s Notebook by Marissa MossThe Anxious Child: Wemberley Worried by Kevin HenkesMissing Parents: The Kissing HandB: Creativity and Critical Thinking Seeing Yourself As Creative - The Dot by Peter H ReynoldsImagination - Extra Yarn by Mac BarnettConfidence in Creativity - Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles AndreaeEmotional Intelligence - My Many Coloured Days by Dr SeussC: Childhood ChallengesTelling the Truth - Too Many Tamales by Gary SotoLosing a Tooth - Little Rabbit’s Loose Tooth by Lucy BateDyslexia - Thank You, My Falker by Patricia PolaccoEveryone Has Bad Days - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith ViorstMoving to a New Country - Angel Child, Dragon Child by Michele Maria SuratD: Bullying and Bullying FriendshipsBeing Yourself - The Story of Ferdinand by Munro LeafLetting Go of Pride - The Rainbow Fish by Marcus PfisterBullying - Wonder by R J PalacioCultural Differences and Friendship - Pink and Say by Patricia PolaccoE: Family MattersDivorce - Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc BrownAdoption and Sibling Rivalry - Jin Woo by Eve BuntingIllness in the Family - Punk Wig by Lori RiesDementia - My New Granny by Elisabeth SteinkellnerSupport the show

In this episode, we discuss why Imagination is essential to a child’s development and how you can develop and cultivate this important, creative ability.USEFUL LINKS: Book Therapy (Bibliotherapy)The Jai JaisTLC Speech TherapyDr Stephanie Carlson’s Study on Executive Function, Pretend Play and Imagination    Support the show

Using frameworks and strategies to tell stories, using colour coding, to help build stories.USEFUL LINKSBook Therapy (Bibliotherapy)The Jai JaisTLC Speech TherapyNarrative TherapyThe Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy With Children's Social and Emotional Skill DevelopmentSpeaking and Listening Through Narrative, Ages 5 -7Code Name Bananas by David WalliamsSupport the show

The importance and development of vocabulary.  Building a good foundation of vocabulary.  USEFUL LINKS:Book TherapyThe Jai JaisTLC Speech TherapyMrs WordsmithTLC Speech Therapy (Bilingualism) Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireBananagram Word Game with Score SheetsHasbro Gaming BoggleWords - Years 1 & 2 Magnetic Activity Chart National Literacy StrategyJunior Scrabble Board Game Support the show

Welcome to Episode Two. This week we will be exploring parent-child Interaction as well as the benefits of reading for toddlerhood, preschool to an established reader. As part of this podcast, we'd also like to offer 10% off using discount code TENPERCENT on our Bibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health course, that guides parents, teachers and mental health professionals on using bibliotherapy tools and techniques with children for mental well-being.USEFUL LINKSBook Therapy (Bibliotherapy)The Jai JaisTLC Speech TherapyReading Affirmation Cards for Raising A ReaderChildren’s A – Z of Book RecommendationsHelp Your Child Become a Lifelong ReaderUCL Study Parent-Infant Book ReadingIt Takes Two To Talk: A Practical Guide For Parents of Children With Language DelaysMakaton core vocabulary signs pocket book 1My First Signs(Baby Signing)The Kissing HandGoing to the DentistThe New Social Story BookBig Life JournalAutism AdviceCarol Gray Social StoriesSupport the show

Bijal Shah, as a bibliotherapist and author, and Sunita Shah as a Speech and Language Therapist and author have collaborated to bring you this eight-week podcast for toddlers, pre-school to established readers to develop a reader and storyteller, and share advice, strategies and information to support the magical skills of reading and storytelling.As part of this podcast launch we'd also like to offer 10% off using discount code TENPERCENT on our Bibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health course, that guides parents, teachers and mental health professionals on using bibliotherapy tools and techniques with children for mental well-being.USEFUL LINKS:Book Therapy (Bibliotherapy)Bibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health CourseThe Jai Jais TLC Speech TherapyThe Happiness Mindset book365 Book Journal IdeasReading Cards for Children Children’s A – Z of Book RecommendationsHelp Your Child Become a Lifelong ReaderPersonalised ReadingThe Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. LewisCreate A Story CardsStory CubesUsborne First Thousand Words in EnglishChildren's Literary Festivals in the UK                   Literary Festivals for Book Lovers 2019                      The Gingerbread ManCreate Your Own Comic BookThe Little PrinceAudible Audio Book Subscription Harry Potter Box Set Collection by J K RowlingAnimal Farm by George OrwellDavid Walliams World Box SetGruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson Stick Man by Julia Donaldson The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson Happy, Confident, Me Journal Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety The Tattooist of Auschwitz    Support the show