Algunos padres no valoran el comportamiento lector de sus hijos, ya que consideran que la lectura es un "sin provecho o utilidad". Leer es un acto muy importante en el desarrollo intelectual, emocional y artístico de los niños. Muchas son las ventajas de leer: la adquisición de nuevos conceptos, el desarrollo de su imaginación, la amplitud del vocabulario y del lenguaje, el desarrollo de memoria, del pensamiento crítico, capacidad de abstracción, escucha, formación en valores, desarrollo de su personalidad, etc. Pero para que de verdad la lectura tenga todos estos efectos positivos no basta con la labor que los docentes llevan a cabo en las escuelas, es fundamental la implicación de los padres. Este cuento nos ayudara ́ a promover la lectura en la familia. Some parents do not value the reading behavior of their children, since they consider that reading is "without profit or use". Reading is a very important act in the intellectual, emotional and artistic development of children. There are many advantages to reading: the acquisition of new concepts, the development of your imagination, the breadth of vocabulary and language, the development of memory, critical thinking, the capacity for abstraction, listening, formation in values, development of your personality, etc. But for reading to really have all these positive effects, the work carried out by teachers in schools is not enough, the involvement of parents is essential. This story will help us promote reading in the family.
Peter Carnavas Libros






It is Jessica's first day of school. Will she find a friend on her first day and will the contents of her box be the answer to her dreams of friendship? Suggested level: junior
Sarah's Heavy Heart
- 32 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn't so heavy.' A magical story about a little girl's search for friendship and love. Follow Sarah on her journey and let your heart get carried away'.
A large grey elephant is following Olive's father around. It leaves with him for work and is still trailing behind him when he comes home again, keeping him heavy and sad. Every day, Olive wishes it would go. When she falls from a tree and gets a concussion, Olive awakes to see a grey tortoise walking behind her grandad. With the help of her friend Arthur she manages to get rid of it, and the three decide to try to chase the elephant away too
Today in my lunchbox I happened to find... A picky eater discovers a series of weird and wonderful things hiding in his lunchbox.
Last Tree in the City
- 32 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
Edward is sad after he finds the last tree in the city is no longer standing. After some reflection, he finds a way to make things better. A poignant tale about the environment and the way children relate to its beauty.
Oliver is ready to play but George the bear is busy... reading. Oliver tries everything to get George's attention. What happens when a boy bothers a bear too many times?
A Quiet Girl
- 32 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
Drawing from his experiences as a primary school teacher, Peter Carnavas has become a celebrated author in children's literature. His award-winning picture books, including Blue Whale Blues and My Sister is a Superhero, showcase his talent for engaging storytelling. His first novel, The Elephant, earned the 2018 Children's Book Award at the Queensland Literary Awards, further establishing his reputation. Currently, he resides on Australia's Sunshine Coast with his family, continuing to inspire young readers through his work.
A sudden roar interrupts a mundane moment as Jonathan's father sweeps the floor, leading to a playful exchange about fear. The story likely explores themes of imagination and the contrast between childhood fears and parental reassurance, highlighting the bond between father and son in a lighthearted manner.
The Boy on the Page
- 32 páginas
- 2 horas de lectura
A small boy lands on the page and, quite by accident, discovers the joy and wonder of life.