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To support Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we hear from an Usborne editor about her experiences sharing Usborne’s ‘Lift-the-Flap Very First Questions and Answers’ books with her son, who has recently been diagnosed with autism.
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We are excited to be partnering Claire Russell of Play Hooray! Claire is a mum, early years expert and fan of That’s not my… books and she’s created some brilliant play ideas for all ages inspired by That’s not my turtle… So, if you’re feeling daunted by entertaining small people when the days can feel very long, you are not alone and we are here to help.
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Tips and expert adviceWhy Usborne's Very First Questions Books work well for my neurodivergent son
To support Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we hear from an Usborne editor about her experiences sharing Usborne’s ‘Lift-the-Flap Very First Questions and Answers’ books with her son, who has recently been diagnosed with autism.
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Teachers and schoolsWorld Book Day Reading Activities
Discover six, engaging, reading activities to play in class.
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Tips and expert adviceScreen-free festive play inspired by Don't Tickle the Polar Bear!
We are excited to be partnering with Claire Russell of playHOORAY! to bring you some wintery play inspiration. Claire is a mum of three, early years expert and big fan of Usborne books and she has shared five brilliant play ideas for all ages inspired by Don’t Tickle the Polar Bear!
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An Inspiring Story from Independent Usborne Partner Lorna Wray
One of the biggest questions we’ve been asking our wonderful Independent Usborne Partners recently is how they can ‘do it better’. Independent Usborne Partner, Lorna Wray, took a moment to reflect on this question.
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Teachers and schoolsSchool of the Term Summer 2022 - Edwards Hall Primary School
Find out how our School of the Term, Edwards Hall Primary School, have embraced all things reading and been able to transform their school library as a result!
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Tips and expert adviceCan kids really help the trees?
Can we really help the trees? was written by Katie Daynes in close collaboration with Dr Manuel Luján, a plant taxonomist at Kew Gardens. Here, Katie quizzes Manuel about what trees mean to him, and how he thinks children can get involved.
Katie Daynes
