All Time Favorite Books
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"Love to make grovers high pitch voice while reading"
Nicole, PA
"This was a book I got my son when he started school"
Donna, KY
"I love this book because it teaches that sharing is good. Not only does it make others feel good, but it also makes you feel good too"
Margaret, NJ
"The Giving Tree teaches children just how much they can be loved by someone...someone that will give them everything they have just to see the child is happy...and at the same time it teaches them that they cannot just keep taking from someone because eventually that someone will have nothing left to give"
Dawn, MI
"It is destined to become a classic: teaches a great principle (love is what really matters in life), is well-written, and is a joy to read"
Nicholina, CA
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Skills Kindergartners Need to Begin Reading
Read to Rover Programs Help Children Learn to Read
"Parent Reading
Tips
Make Reading Part of Every Day
Read at bedtime or any consistent part of the day.
Have Fun
A Few Minutes is OK
Young children can only sit for a few minutes for a story, but as they grow, they will sit longer.
Talk About the Pictures
You do not have to read the book to tell a story.
Let Your Child Turn the Pages
Babies need board books and help to turn pages, but your three-year old can do it alone.
Show Your Child the Cover Page
Explain what the story is about
Show Your Child the Words
Run your finger along the words as you read them.
Make the Story Come Alive
Create voices for the story characters and use your body to tell the story
Ask Questions About the Story
What do you think will happen next? What is this?
Let Your Child Ask Questions About the Story
Use the story as an opportunity to engage in conversation and to talk about familiar activities and objects.
Let Your Child Tell the Story
Children as young as three years old can memorize a story, and many children love an opportunity to express their creativity."
source: Reach Out and Read National Center
"I love this book because I read it when I was young as well"
Jen, IA
"I used to check this book out almost every week from 1st grade - 3rd! Now, my 2 1/2 yr old daughter and I enjoy it together!!!"
Jill, MI
"Love it because depending on what age of child it seems to have a different meaning"
Sandy, AL
"Its a cute book about working together and adults love the puns while children love the rhymes"
Jessica, NJ
