11/09/2026
This week we celebrated International Literacy Day 📚
A day to recognise the importance of literacy and the incredible opportunities that strong literacy skills can create.
At London Speech Therapy, we know that speech, language and communication skills are deeply connected to literacy development. Supporting children’s communication from an early age helps build the foundations they need to grow into confident readers and writers.
Every child deserves the opportunity to find their voice, enjoy stories, and become a confident communicator!
📖 A few of our team’s favourite books for supporting language and literacy:
🌳 The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson — rhyme, prediction, repetition
🐻 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen — action words, sequencing, participation
🐛 The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle — early vocabulary, numbers, days of the week
🐘 Elmer by David McKee — colours, difference, self-acceptance
🥭 Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne — describing, prediction, cultural inclusivity
🦉 Owl Babies by Martin Waddell — emotions, family, comfort
🌈 The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister — sharing, feelings, colours
Whether it’s story time before bed, a rainy afternoon at the library, or an audiobook in the car, every shared reading moment is a gift. 💛