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FunReads4Kids

Author/speech pathologist with a passion for children's literacy & creating fun educational books

23/02/2026

I’m crossing my fingers that people will take a moment to interact with this poll.

I’m looking for insights into young children’s reading and also parental preferences. It has nothing to do with me writing in rhyme as there are a zillion beautiful picture books not written in rhyme. I’m simply interested to see what people think (and if they’ll take the time to answer a poll 🙂)

22/02/2026

This was my weekend task.

Reminded me of my uni days when I would spread all the research papers out on the floor around me to write an assignment.

But this was no uni assignment. This is me putting each line of Grandma’s Awesome Contraption (due out 2027 - Starfish Bay) into grids to understand more about my metre (rhythm) and figure out why the editors liked some lines and not others. It’s how I will improve my writing. And a big thank you to for her metre assessment - invaluable.

Just so you know, I didn’t have any chocolate in the house or I would’ve scoffed it, but I did indulge in (more than one 😳) hot cross bun during this process. My brain needed a boost!!

19/02/2026

💕I love libraries
💕I love books
💕I love interactive reading
💕I love inspiring children

What have you got when you combine them all together? An author workshop with I’d Rather Eat Chocolate!

An example of feedback - “Thank you for a fantastic event, Narelle was great with the kids. My kids were engaged the entire time, loved the interactive story parts”

If you are still looking to fill up your library or school program in 2026, I have limited availability so please reach out if interested

18/02/2026

Now that school has gone back, I guess reading homework will soon begin if it hasn’t already. It can be a struggle to fit in those home readers - I remember because I have 4 boys including twins 💙💙💙💙

You might be juggling cooking dinner, extra curricular activities, household chores, bath time, and coming home exhausted from your job. And yet those readers are there, waiting, waiting, waiting to be ticked off the homework list.

It saddens me when reading becomes a chore for parent or child. My focus on reading was, and always will be, having fun. So if your school readers are becoming a chore, think of ways to spice up the reading with a bit of fun - use silly voices, add in actions, pull funny faces, add loads of cuddles and heap on the praise.

Have you got some tips on reading homework?

17/02/2026

I’ve had a few different roles in my life and my first and last are my favs so far!

Go on! Tell me how many career roles you’ve had.

16/02/2026

One impact that I’d Rather Eat Chocolate has achieved in my life is to increase my commitment to my organic veggie garden.

There’s something very rewarding about toddling out to the garden, picking some veggies and creating a meal with them straight away.

I’ve discovered THE BEST WAY to suff capsicum. I’ve experimented with a few versions but this Mexican one is our favourite. Want to know the ingredients?

15/02/2026

Valentines Day was a timely reminder that we can actually use books to demonstrate our love to our children:
💕 books given as a gift
💕 reading to your children - creating a sense of closeness, bonding, security
💕 shared reading stimulates conversations and discussions on so many topics
💕 reading together creates the most delightful and enduring memories
💕 as parents we can help our children have a love affair with books so that they continue to read throughout their life

Don’t know about you, but I’m off to read a book!

14/02/2026

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the book launch for her gorgeous new picture book How Do You Hide A Hippo? 🦛

A fun rhyming story that is sure to have every child wondering how such a big animal is going to be hidden.

Another signed book to add to my collection 🎉

13/02/2026

Calling all teachers!

If you’re looking for student resources to support your teaching of health, I’d Rather Eat Chocolate has you covered. With a comprehensive Teacher Guide that includes extension activities and an Activity Pack chock full of 17 student worksheets, this pack is available on my website for $10 when you purchase a paperback or hardcover copy of I’d Rather Eat Chocolate.

Remember to save this or share with teachers you know!

11/02/2026

I just noticed the quote for the week in my paper diary (yep I’m a bit old school and use a physical diary for my to-do lists and a combo of physical and electronic for work appointments)

How appropriate is this quote hey???

Address

Mullaloo
Perth, WA
6027

Telephone

+61425320402

Website

https://funreads4kids.com.au/

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