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NZ Children’s Book Week Challenge 15-21 August 2026
August 15 - August 21

Get your children back into reading (and away from screens)
Reading benefits:
- Increases vocabulary
- Strengthens the brain
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Increases empathy
- Improves sleep
If you’re reading to your children, research shows that the benefits of physical books (opens in new tab) outweigh those of tablets
Enter the Book Week challenge
Challenge: How many books can your child read this week?
Reward: Read 5 (or more) books and receive a FREE hot chocolate from Pure Books!
Make sure to download the entry form below, record the titles and authors of books read and hand in the completed form to Pure Books at 14 Station Street, Timaru.
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