With the new national Covid-19 restrictions in full swing, England is once again in lockdown. If you’re on the hunt for fun activities to keep your kids entertained indoors, we have you covered! 

Five fun reading activities to keep kids entertained during lockdown

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Described by Cambridge University and Yale University as one of the World's foremost authorities on the English language and child language, David Crystal is the go-to expert when it comes to understanding the literacy development of children.

Introducing David Crystal: the leading child language expert!

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‘Tis the season for books! There’s no other time of year that is filled with as much hope, joy and excitement as Christmas, so why not embrace all of the merriment and relax with one of these magical children’s stories, which you can find in our app now. 

If you have already watched lots of Christmas movies, attended plenty of carol concerts and eaten your fair share of mince pies, you and your little one may be looking to find new ways to feel festive. These five Christmas books could be the answer, so take a peek at our seasonal picks below and start reading today.

Five festive children’s books to read this Christmas 

Welcome to the world of audiobooks, where stories are brought to life by amazing voices and sounds. This ever-popular way of consuming literature has become one of the hottest bookish trends of recent years and it’s here to stay for the long haul.

The rise of the audiobook: Why listening to audiobooks is so popular

The books you read and loved as a child might not be interesting enough for your kids, especially in this fast-paced digital world we live in. If you’re keen to encourage a love of books in your family home, here are 10 great tips on how to motivate your children to read.

If you need some advice on how to motivate reading, here are ten bookish tips for you:

10 great tips on how to motivate your children to read!

What better excuse to read a spooky book than Halloween.

Five spooktacular books to read this Halloween!

Reading opens the door to knowledge and entertainment. With Pickatale you can read and listen to hundreds of children's books!

Why it’s important for children to read from a young age

Listening to audiobooks with your children and taking an interest in book content together can help show them that both they and the book are important to spend time with, says special educator Herdis Palsdottir.

Listening to audiobooks with your children can help strengthen your relationship

With so much questionable screen time entertainment and content available to little ones, parents can understandably feel on edge when their children begin engaging with electronic devices. But with Pickatale’s digital library and great selection of interactive books, there’s no need to worry about what your kids are being exposed to.

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Kickstart the autumn school term with these half term reading tips

Learn how to support your child on their reading journey. Information for schools and families on how to improve children’s reading skills and encourage them to read for pleasure. Discover tips and tricks for parents and teachers.

Five fun reading activities to keep kids entertained during lockdown

Make super-slime at home with this easy recipe from our Science Experiments for Kids book!

Introducing David Crystal: the leading child language expert!

NEW! Read Disney books with Pickatale

Join us! Awesome educational books and quizzes for children

Five festive children’s books to read this Christmas

The rise of the audiobook: Why listening to audiobooks is so popular

10 great tips on how to motivate your children to read!

Five spooktacular books to read this Halloween!

Why it’s important for children to read from a young age

Listening to audiobooks with your children can help strengthen your relationship

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How to turn children’s screen time into quality time

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Five fun reading activities to keep kids entertained during lockdown

Make super-slime at home with this easy recipe from our Science Experiments for Kids book!

Introducing David Crystal: the leading child language expert!

NEW! Read Disney books with Pickatale

Join us! Awesome educational books and quizzes for children

Five festive children’s books to read this Christmas

The rise of the audiobook: Why listening to audiobooks is so popular

10 great tips on how to motivate your children to read!

Five spooktacular books to read this Halloween!

Why it’s important for children to read from a young age

Listening to audiobooks with your children can help strengthen your relationship

Worried about screen time? Pickatale offers kids a safe and positive screen time experience

How to turn children’s screen time into quality time

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