If you’re a reader of English books, think of your favourite book or bestselling series, and chances are, they will written by an author from the West. Some popular children’s authors you’re likely to recognise are J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, Dr. Seuss, and Roald Dahl, who are all of a Western heritage. But did you [...]

Are you craving for adventure? Take a trip out of the mundane and ordinary, because these stories are anything but! Often featuring a hero on a quest, taking them through extreme situations (almost always life-threatening!), and written with a focus on action, adventure stories are the kind of stories that keep you on the edge [...]

From a young age, we learn that family is who we share a home with, who we grow up with, and who we should love unconditionally. But reality is often far from this picture of perfection! Difficult siblings, parent-child tensions, non-nuclear families, adoptive families – these are issues that are also very common, and deserve [...]

Everyone loves an escape out of this world once in a while. Or perhaps, do you wish to experience what would happen if animals – or objects – could talk? Fantasy stories are your solution! In books where nothing is impossible, the sky’s the limit! Reading fantasy stories are not just a great stress reliever [...]

From furry little critters to six-legged crawlers – the world of animals is incredibly fascinating, to say the least! It’s rare to find children who are not interested in animals, which might explain why so many beloved children’s books feature animals in them. In this book list, we are going a step further to explore [...]

The years from 6 to 8 year old are more often than not the magical years during which children build their confidence in reading independently. No longer will they have to rely on someone reading to them – although they may still enjoy it sometimes – but they can immerse themselves in a good book! [...]

Besides selecting a good primary school or secondary English tuition teacher for your child, another thing that can really aid their English learning is reading! Reading can simultaneously stimulate their imagination, transporting them to exciting fantasy worlds and adventures, as well as strengthen their language comprehension skills. For 11 to 13-year-olds who are more or [...]

Are you looking for more books for your child to keep them occupied this school holiday? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you! Reading is one of the best ways to improve your child’s language fluency, while also increasing their general knowledge. It can help them increase their range of vocabulary and heighten their [...]