We’ve heard many times the need for the bedtime story, and the importance of reading to children from a young age. But why is it important? How do we choose the right books? And is there a better way to read? In this episode, we learn just how important the bedtime story is, and invite guest storytellers to share with us their secrets to making a story come alive.

Episode Guests

• Dr Jo Ann Shek, Lecturer, National Institute of Education
• Ms Lianne Ong, Children’s Author
• Mr Dwayne Lau, Actor, Performer and Storyteller
• Mr Hossan Leong, Actor, Producer and Comedian
• Mr Brendon Fernandez, Theatre Performer
• Mr Remesh Panicker, Theatre Performer
• Mrs Valerie Yong and children

Resources recommended by Dr Jo Ann Shek

• Sim, S., & Berthelsen, D. (2014). Shared book reading by parents with young children: Evidence-based practice. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 39(1), 50-55. doi: 10.1177/183693911403900107
• Hoff, E. (2006) How social contexts support and shape language development, Developmental Review, 26, 55– 88.
• Reading acquisition by Gough, P.B., Ehri, L.C., & Treiman, R
• McArthur, D., Adamson, L., & Deckner, D. (2005). As Stories Become Familiar: Mother-Child Conversations During Shared Reading. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 51(4), 389-411.