Welcome to the Tidy Books blog, where I share my thoughts on family life, new product ideas and behind the scenes stories with you. I hope you enjoy it! Geraldine, founder and designer of Tidy Books
14
Sep
Ten Benefits of Reading Fiction
What is fiction?
Fiction is simply any story that's a made up story, rather than being based upon true events. Fiction covers a broa...
13
Sep
7 Scientific Benefits of Reading Books
Reading can bring a lot of personally rewarding experiences and wonderful moments into one's life. However, there are also many proven ...
13
Sep
Why You Should Be Reading for 30 Minutes a Day, Everyday
Many know that reading is a fun and rewarding hobby, but what many may not know is just how many hidden benefits for your health and li...
10
Sep
The Benefits of Reading Aloud with Your Children
All parents hope to inspire a love of reading for their children. Providing them with a personal book collection, taking them to the pu...
10
Sep
15 Ways Reading Benefits Children
All parents want their kids to learn to read and develop a love for literature. However, encouraging your children to read may have far...
07
Sep
What are your classic children’s books worth to you?
This week we’ve been doing some decorating at home and it’s made me think about why we hold onto our kids’ books whether they are class...
13
Jul
Do your kids read to dogs, cats or other pets? Why your pet is a secret reading helper
You may have noticed some cute pictures of kids reading to dogs in a local library or even at school. Well, it’s not just cute, it’s a...
18
Jun
14 Benefits of Reading Books: Why Reading is Important
In the United States, reading is far from the popular hobby it once was. In a 2019 poll conducted by the Huffington Post, 41% of Americ...
15
Jun
Volunteering – celebrating the small acts of kindness
Over the past year, so many of us have stepped up to volunteer to help others in the midst of the pandemic, and even in normal times, i...
14
Jan
The importance of reading and how to get your children reading at home
As parents we want our children not just to read but to develop a love for reading. We are delighted to welcome guest blogger, mum and...
25
Nov
Oh baby! Why little ones love books sooner than you think
I love chatting to customers when they phone to order a bookcase because I get to hear who they’re buying for and how old the children ...
05
Nov
WFH and the rise of the bunk bed
Like lots of people, I’m currently working from home with my husband. And like many we’ve had to rearrange our house so we can both hav...