Introducing Bring Me a Book Hong Kong an award-winning non-profit organization and the charity partner for our latest 2018 Healthy Matters Maternity + Baby Event.

 

Founded in 2006, Bring Me a Book Hong Kong (BMABHK) provides books to children who need them most. As the leading advocate of family literacy, their vision is for every child in Hong Kong to be read to, strengthening family and community bonds and creating a love of learning.

 

BMABHK provides training to parents and educators and creates quality programs that will provide access to authors and literacy experts to our community. Bring Me a Book has an excellent curated list of Chinese and English children’s books, all of their recommendations have been preselected by educational specialists, parents, and librarians. Their booklists are available to download for free here.

 

We are happy to announce all registered Healthy Matters readers have the opportunity to enjoy discounted prices on Bring Me a Book baby gift sets and discounted November workshops featuring reading specialist Julie Fowlkes.

 

 

Gift Package – 1 Onesie and Hug Board Book:  HK$350 (after discount $300)

Gift Package – Complete Set of 4 Onesies and Hug Board Book: HK$980 (after discount $930)

 

Sustainable bamboo wear Onesies are not only softer and more comfy than cotton but are produced free of harmful chemicals. They regulate body temperature and come in a range of comfy styles designed to help little ones sleep better. Choose one or all four of the adorable designs in a range of sizes.

 

The Hug board book by Jez Alborough celebrates the pleasure of giving and receiving good hugs. These books are brought to you in recycled packaging for that eco-friendly touch.

 

 

 

The First Teachers Training is recommended for parents of children aged 0-6 years, this workshop will cover how to make reading aloud engaging and meaningful, strategies to encourage your children to love books, information on how reading relates to school success, and strategies how to pick the best books and implementing a reading routine.

 

Language: English

Where: Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central

When: The First Teachers Training

Session A: Monday, 19 November to Thursday, 22 November, 9:30-11:30am

 

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The Transitional Readers Training is recommended for parents of children aged 4-8, this workshop covers information on the importance of developing life-long reading habits at an early age, how to enhance ability and interest in reading and writing, easy and fun ways to practice at home, information on how to improve development in regard to vocabulary, comprehension, and more.

 

Language: English

Where: Bring Me A Book, 7/F, On Lan Center, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central

When: Transitional Readers Training

Session B: Wednesday, 21 November, 6:30-8:30pm

 

 

 

 

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