Research from the National Literacy Trust (NLT) found that in 2023, reading enjoyment hit a crisis point. But new research by the NLT has shown that many children enjoy reading comics or graphic novels in their free time at least once a month. Despite the steady decline in children reading for pleasure in recent years, this research highlights the importance of encouraging children to read from a variety of sources to inspire a love of reading – not just traditional storybooks. The research showed that “children and young people who read comics were more engaged with reading, regardless of their age”. It also indicated that nearly twice as many children and young people who read comics in their free time said they enjoyed reading compared with those who didn’t read comics in their free time. Out of the children who said they read comics, more children rated themselves as ‘very good’ or ‘good’ readers compared with those who didn’t read comics, and more of the comic readers also reported that they read something daily during their free time compared to children who didn’t read comics. The full report can be read here: These findings show the important role alternative forms of children’s entertainment, such as comics, graphic novels, and magazines have in inspiring children to read independently for enjoyment. Not only do they help nurture a love of reading in children, but the findings show that reading such things improves literacy and confidence in their reading ability. With decades of child development behind Green Bean Studios, we offer many different ways to encourage children to enjoy reading. Each year we produce several seasonal children’s magazines which support children’s development whilst providing fun entertainment and nurturing a love of reading. Our magazines include engaging activities such as games, colouring, puzzles, arts and crafts, and free stickers, as well as a brand new story created for each issue by multi award-winning author, Anita Frost. We’re passionate about helping more children read for pleasure and we are excited to see that these new findings by the NLT support our mission and what we already offer with our children’s magazines. Share your thoughts with us on reading for pleasure reaching crisis point and whether Children’s Magazines are a good route to getting reluctant readers reading again! Email our team and continue the conversation: Meet our Precious Moments Ambassadors and hear their thoughts on children’s reading, outdoor adventures, play, and much more:
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I'm so excited to be able to share my exciting new book which will be released in May 2024! Introducing Green Bean’s Garden – a fun and interactive lift-the-flap children’s board book which takes young bookworms on a sensory journey into Adventure Dales starting at Green Bean’s house and then off into the garden with Green Bean and friends. What will the friends learn and discover along the way? You can pre-order your copy now for £14.99 (RRP £14.99 all pre-orders come with FREE Green Bean & Friends magazine, which includes stickers, crafts and much more.) This delightful book is the latest addition to the growing Green Bean Collection, a series of fun edutainment books to help children learn confidently and nurture a love of reading. Following Anita Frost founder of Green Bean Studios being selected to win funding from Innovate UK, this new book is one out of three new innovations that the brand will be launching in 2024. The whole team is thrilled to be launching this new book after lots of hard work behind the scenes. The book aims to entertain and inspire children whilst promoting sustainability and helping more children to play, learn and go on fun outdoor adventures whilst protecting the environment. Stay tuned for more updates and the official launch on our social media channels! Press Releases - Anita Frost & Green Bean Studios
What I’ve Learnt: Anita Frost, Founder, Green Bean Studios
Anita Frost is a multi award-winning author, entrepreneur and the founder of Salford-based Green Bean Studios. Frost launched children’s brand Green Bean Studios in 2020, with her extensive professional background in both child development and business industries. Green Bean Studios aims to provide inspiring entertainment that empowers children to learn and develop through retail, music, TV, film and immersive events/attractions. She shared all the lessons she has learnt… Which single daily habit or practice could you not do without? I have three daily habits I couldn’t live without – morning walks, exercises and reflection. What’s been your luckiest break? Learn with Green Bean™! A British animated fun learning entertainment preschool brand aimed at two to five-year-olds. Who is Green Bean? Green Bean is a fictional character from the Green Bean Collection, a series of collectable children’s books, toys, music and entertainment productions created by author Anita Frost. Green Bean is a household friend for children from birth, to preschool, to primary school age. Green Bean teaches learning through play, supporting social and emotional development, and promoting healthy and sustainable living. Green Bean lives in the beautiful lands of Adventure Dales with five unique friends who love learning and playing together. Anita Frost is a multi award-winning author, entrepreneur and the founder of Green Bean Studios®. With an extensive professional background in both child development and business, recognised as an industry leader for innovating eco-toys, designing sound media content and fun learning books. Anita, along with a talented team of professionals, have come together to build a global children's IP entertainment brand which creates precious moments for children and families through retail, animated TV productions and music. As a business woman eager to address some of society’s most important issues, including children’s mental health, the ecological crisis and childhood obesity, Anita wanted to get to the heart of the issue, and began researching the key contributing factors; children are spending less time outdoors, and this is showing a result in an increasing range of behavioural and attainment challenges in children. Green Bean Studios is a global children's IP entertainment brand based in Manchester, UK its first revenue stream was, the Green Bean Collection®, which is a multi-award-winning range of children’s books and ECO toys. The fast growing children’s IP entertainment brand's core pillars are earth, kids and community promoting sustainability, the brand leads forward ways for children to play, learn and go on fun outdoor adventures.
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EditorMelissa Brannlund is the features writer and editor, for author Anita Frost.
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