Did you know that when you read with your children, you encourage imagination and the growth of fundamental reading skills that your children will carry with them the rest of their lives? In 1994 the month ofNovember should be dedicated to encouraging reading among families to showcase the importance of books. National Family Literacy month is geared towards encouraging families to spend time reading together. By reading books together, you are spending quality time together that will encourage a strong bond between those involved.
Spark Imagination in Young Readers
Imagination peaks when young readers are immersed in a book and their minds are taken over by the details painted in their minds. Brightly colored children’s books capture young minds and focus on simple storytelling, where the child can use their imagination to visualize the story as you read. Young readers are encouraged to read out loud, to better develop their reading comprehension and speaking abilities. Being read to also has great benefits, heightening the child’s listening abilities, and helping build their vocabulary.
Attention Span and Life Lessons
Reading together is a great way to practice building your children’s attention span. It is common for children to want to move, and wiggle about during story time, but over time discipline will likely improve this, asthey begin to imagine the story. There are so many valuable life lessons in books: children’s books can teach morals, shape values, and share representations that will prepare young readers to live thoughtful, engaged lives.
Start Reading Today
Today is the best day to start reading more books. If you already read, challenge yourself to read more booksoften and more widely. Expectanting families Mothers can start reading to their growing bellies and continue to read to newborns and toddlers. This will encourage young readers to pass along the hobbyactivity. There are so many magic things in books:, all you must do ithave to do is open one up!.
Hello, Earth!
Poems to Our Planet
Written by Joyce Sidman
Illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora
Ages 5 to 9
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Going for the Record
Julie A. Swanson
Ages 12 and up
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Sleep Like Me
Written and Illustrated by Tatia Nadareishvili
Ages 3-7
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Facing Fear: An Immigration Story
Written by Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Ages 5-9
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Tenth Avenue Cowboy
Written by Linda Oatman High
Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth
Ages 5-9
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Niños: Poems for the Lost Children of Chile
Written by María José Ferrada
Illustrated by María Elena Valdez
Translated by Lawrence Schimel
Ages 7 and up
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A Plan for the People: Nelson Mandela’s Hope for His Nation
Written by Lindsey McDivitt
Illustrated by Charly Palmer
Ages 7 and Up
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The Story of Bodri
Written by Hédi Fried
Illustrated by Stina Wirsén
Translated by Linda Schenck
Ages 6-10
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Saint Spotting
Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka
Ages 4-8
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The Crow and the Peacock
Written and illustrated by Jo Fernihough
Ages 4-8
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Nasreddine
Written by Odile Weulersse
Illustrated by Rébecca Dautremer
Ages 4 – 9
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I Can Help
Written by Reem Faruqi
Illustrated by Mikela Prevost
Ages 4-8
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The Very Hungry Plant
Written and illustrated by Renato Moriconi
Ages 3-7
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Bear with Me
Written and illustrated by Noemi Vola
Ages 4-8
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Black and White
Written by Debora Vogrig
Illustrated by Pia Valentinis
Ages 4-8
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189 Canaries
Written by Dieter Böge
Illustrated by Elsa Klever
Translated by Laura Watkinson
Ages 6-10
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For Every Little Thing
Poems and Prayers to Celebrate the Day
Edited by June Cotner and Nancy Tupper Ling
Illustrated by Helen Cann
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One Million Oysters on Top of the Mountain
Written by Alex Nogués
Illustrated by Miren Asiain Lora
Translated by Lawrence Schimel
Ages 6-10
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Only Margaret
A Story about Margaret Wise Brown
Written by Candice Ransom
Illustrated by Nan Lawson
Ages 5-9
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Series: Incredible Lives for Young Readers
A Perfect Day
Jennifer Yerkes
Ages 3-7
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