Blog - Archive for ‘Discussion Pieces’ Category

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09Dec'15

The Importance of reading

Research shows that reading with your child is the single most important thing you can do to help your child’s education.

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20Oct'15

Shared reading groups improve wellbeing for young and old

Herok have been finding out about ‘The Reader Organisation’ and how they are pioneering the idea of shared reading as a practical way of improving wellbeing.

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22Sep'15

Todays featured book: Electronics for dogs

It has come to my attention that amongst the Herok crew and friends of Herok, we have a large number of animal lovers, especially dog lovers. So today we have a feature on cutting-edge ‘electronics for dogs’ …is that what Grommit was reading about?

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03Sep'15

Herok focus on Picture Book Illustrators

What would a picture book be without the wonderful illustrations which bring them alive? Today we focus on some of the unsung heroes who do just that.

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20Aug'15

Herok’s Top Five DIY Book Shelf Ideas

Following the success of our article entitled ‘Herok’s Top 10 Creative Book shelf Designs’, we have selected our top five book shelf ideas that you could make yourself on a shoe string budget… Do it your shelf you might say!

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23Jul'15

Little Free Libraries – UPDATE

In April 2014 we found out all about ‘Little Free Libraries’ – an idea from America, gaining popularity here in the UK. At the time there were just 5 of them in the UK. Herok finds out how the idea is growing one year on…

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08Jul'15

World Book Day 2016

World Book Day will be on 3rd March in 2016. Children of all ages will come together to appreciate reading, dressed as favourite authors or book characters.

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16Jun'15

Did you know about Book Trust Children’s Book Week?

This year Children’s Book Week runs from 6 to 12 July to celebrate reading and share the joy of books with children and young people.

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12May'15

Herok’s Top 10 Creative Bookshelf Designs You Have Got To See

At Herok, we are always looking for inspiration for new children’s library furniture products, and today we thought we would share some of our research into adult library furniture with you.

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30Apr'15

Readathon – Improving lives through sponsored reading

A Readathon is an easy to run sponsored reading challenge. Children read for pleasure and are excited by the extra challenge to raise money for seriously ill children. Children talk about books, share and swap favourites, and are genuinely motivated to read.

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18Mar'15

New technology – furniture of the future for school library?

The Smart Hub was created to store, update and charge loan tablet computers when not in use. Whether borrowing is free or fee-based, the hub eliminates the technical hurdles associated with content management, internet connectivity and recharging. Could it become commonplace in the school library of the future?

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05Mar'15

Booktime is the national free books programme for Reception-aged children

Booktime is the national free books programme for Reception-aged children (age 4-5 years) in England and Wales. It provides a free book pack for every child to share and enjoy with their family and friends.