Category: Kid's Experience

Book Recommendations 好書推薦

7/2/2021

The Diary of a Young Girl

Recommended reading age: 12 years and up
Lexile measure: 950L

The Diary of a Young Girl comprises the real writings of Anne Frank, a teenager hiding with her family from the horrors of the Holocaust during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The book is a touching, raw introduction to the tragedy of the Holocaust and is an important historical text.
Since its publication, many schools across the world have included Anne Frank’s diary in their curricula as required reading, making the book an essential read for every young adult.

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Book Recommendations 好書推薦

6/27/2021

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Frog and Toad are Friends

by Arnold Lobel

Recommended reading ages: 4-8 years
Lexile measure: 400L

A classic picture book by American children’s author Arnold Lobel, Frog and Toad are Friends follows the whimsical life of two animal friends. It is a collection of five easy-to-follow short stories that will keep young readers easily engaged. This is a highly accessible novel as Lobel uses simple vocabulary which is repeated throughout each story, alongside frequent accompanying pictures. The readability and fun storylines of this book makes it a great choice for a range of reading abilities: Frog and Toad can be read out loud to young children, read together with those who have just started learning, or read independently by those a few years older.

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