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1 May 2012 - 10:27am

3, 2, 1...blast off!

From May to July 2012, two new Better Beginnings programs will be piloted to reach even more Western Australian families.Jake Heroboy

Hairy Tales of Heroboy is a game and adventure story for six to nine year olds which can be read and played by collecting cards from the library. Each time children visit the library and borrow some books they receive a pack of three cards absolutely free! Children can collect all 30 cards to read the whole story, or follow it online as it is released in chapters each week.

Click here to find out more about Hairy Tales of Heroboy, read the first chapter of the story, get some awesome book recommendations and access games, activities and more!

 

Read! Anytime Anywhere AnyhowRead! Anytime Anywhere Anyhow wants to encourage adults of all ages to discover, or rediscover reading as an essential life skill as well as an enjoyable pastime.

Click here for more information about the program. It's never too early or too late to start reading.

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent
 

I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
Parent
 

One mother reads with her four year old every afternoon after school now.  She said without these books, they would not have any to read. 
Teacher, Remote Community School
 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent

I think it’s been a wonderful initiative.  I feel sure it’s going to benefit both the children and parents and develop links with the library.
Teacher
 

 

It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
Community Health Nurse
 

…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
Parent

Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
Parent