I believe reading to your children is one of the most important things a parent can do. Reading not only develops a feel for language, and assists in language development, it also helps spark the imagination. An imaginitive child is a child forever thrilled with her world!

 

Here are some great reasons to read to kids:

* increases vocabulary

* fires imagination

* expands a child's view of the world

* assists in forming intimate bond with children

* helps develop a lifelong love of books and learning

* can increase a child's knowledge in special areas of interest (animals, sports, hobbies, etc.)

 

Babyhood is a fine time to start reading to your child! You needn't buy reams of expensive books - libraries are the most inexpensive way to get an endless supply! Since we are bookworms in my family, we have searched out a variety of inexpensive sources such as:

 

The library

Buying them at garage sales and thrift shops

Making our own stories and pictures

Printing out stories from the Internet

And of course, buying them!

 

 

I Our Book Log I

(What we've been reading, and our rating system! Check it out for ideas!)

click on book

 

Some Informative Sites About Reading or with good Kid's Reading Lists

Best Books for Kids

First Steps: parents and children and reading

 

Karen's works in progress

my own aspirations as children's novelist, a synopsis of projects

 

Where to find great kids' books on the Net!

Chapters

Amazon Kids

Barnes and Noble

Woozles

Cherry Valley Books

White Rabbit Children's Books

 

 

 

Mail: newsmom@geocities.com
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