ABOUT US

When asked what he thought the most pressing needs for the world were, Bill Boyd, who had been travelling the world for Rotary for some time, quickly responded, "education and water". Bill had also been interested in a Rotary project operating in the United Kingdom involving illustrated dictionaries. The Trustees did not take much persuading that the distribution of Usborne illustrated dictionaries through Rotary Clubs to year 4 children in New Zealand low decile schools, was the way to reduce a growing literacy problem. To date the Trust has, through Rotary Clubs, distributed 200,000 dictionaries to schools throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. After considerable research the trustees have, with the assistance of Wendy Pye, introduced Rhyming Around The Alphabet focusing on pre- schoolers, kindergartens and primary schools. Featuring charming, full colour illustrations, this workbook incorporates bright, bold lettering with hosts of engaging, colourful pictures and fun to read rhymes for each letter of the alphabet: In addition each book includes 26 double sided richly illustrated cards. A perfect introduction to the alphabet for Teachers or Parents and Children to enjoy and learn together.