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SUMMARY:NZ Children's Book Week Challenge 15-21 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get your children back into reading (and away from screens)\nReading benefits:\n\nIncreases vocabulary\nStrengthens the brain\nReduces stress and anxiety\nIncreases empathy\nImproves sleep\n\nIf you’re reading to your children\, research shows that the benefits of physical books (opens in new tab) outweigh those of tablets \nEnter the Book Week challenge\nChallenge: How many books can your child read this week? \nReward: Read 5 (or more) books and receive a FREE hot chocolate from Pure Books! \nMake 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. \nClick to download entry form(opens in new tab). \n(opens in new tab)(opens in new tab) \n 
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