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“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches”. Matthew 13:31-31<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_single_image image=”6801″ img_size=”2000X1000″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Reading<\/span>\u00a0for Pleasure<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Reading for pleasure opens up new worlds for children. It gives them the opportunity\u00a0to use their\u00a0imagination to explore new ideas, visit new places and\u00a0meet new characters. Interestingly,\u00a0reading\u00a0for pleasure also improves children’s\u00a0well-being and empathy. It helps them to\u00a0understand their own\u00a0identity,\u00a0and gives them an\u00a0insight into the world and the views of\u00a0others.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8525″ img_size=”Medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8526″ img_size=”Medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”8527″ img_size=”Medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Here are some ideas for encouraging your child to read for pleasure:<\/h2>\n