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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Danni Scott

'I'm a childcare expert and I'd never read these popular kids books in my classroom'

Bedtime stories are an important part of growing up, with moral messages hidden beneath adventures and magic. Reading books helps kids to build their vocabulary, confidence and their imagination.

However, as times change some of the books we loved as children might not actually suit the modern mindset, perpetuating outdated stereotypes that parents wouldn't want their little ones learning.

While we might love the story for the nostalgia it brings us, one childcare expert has said she's ditching some classic tales from her pre-school classroom. Parents might be shocked to hear favourites like Paddington Bear and Aladdin are on her list.

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