Lovely Language
Language can turn a good story into a brilliant story because it fires the imagination and creates the pictures children see in their minds. When children read a magical metaphor or a sparky simile in a story it helps them understand the power of well chosen words to make people feel things deeply - so on this page you will find booklists of poetry for children, of Shakespeare, and of versions of the classics of literature by some of the best writers in history – because it’s by reading the best and most beautiful stories and language that children learn to appreciate what is worth reading, and how to write with power themselves.
“Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.”
George Bernard Shaw
Poetry
Poetry is a treasure chest of carefully chosen and crafted words - the perfect place to start growing a love of language in children. Here you'll find poems to make kids laugh, poems to make them wonder, and poems that help them realise that they can be poets too!
Shakespeare
Shakespeare is way more accessible to children than we often think! His stories are timeless - full of life and love, hilarity as well as tragedy. Here are the best books for helping you inspire a love of one of the greatest wordsmiths ever!
Abridged Classics
I am all for kids reading good shortened version of classics written for adults - by learning to love these stories that have endured the test of time, they can build an amazing library in their imaginations, and also be a step ahead when they are ready to tackle the language in which the originals were written!
Children's Classics
Here are the children's books that have been the companions of children through generations. They are beloved classics - ones that have stood the test of time and still provide enchanted places for children to escape to and adventures for them to enjoy!
