begins with language. And a baby’s language skills begin to develop at birth, through observing and listening to those around him or her. Speaking, reading and singing to a child from the day he or she is born dramatically improves language skills and vocabulary, which has impacts learning to read and write. You can help your child’s literacy skills grow right from the start.
November, 2020 Books November 7th is Book Lover’s Day! Curl up and enjoy one of these books… Lola at the Library by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw Lola loves the library! She listens to story-telling and gets to bring her favorite books home with her....
October, 2020 Books October means autumn is in full swing! Here is a collection of books celebrating this magical season... We’re Off to Find the Witch’s House by Richard Krieb, illustrated by R.W. Alley On Halloween night, a group of children set out to find the...
September 25 is Native American Day! Learn and celebrate with these books… The Tongva (Spotlight on the American Indians of California) by Mary Graham Learn about the culture and traditions of the Tongva people, who are some of the Original Peoples of California, and...
August is National Picnic Month! Pack a picnic, safely socially distance and take these books with you… Little Ant Goes to a Picnic by S.M.R Saia, Illustrated by Tina Perko Little Ant goes on an exciting journey to bring back picnic crumbs to his ant colony. What...
Support Race Equity by Reading Books with Diverse Characters Books offer your children the opportunity to experience new worlds and perspectives for the first time, but if you take a close look at the books your child is reading, you’ll likely see a pattern in which...
July, 2020 BooksCelebrate diversity this month with these great book ideas!: We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street) by Bobbi Kates (Author), Joe Mathieu (Illustrator) Elmo and the gang from Sesame Street celebrate differences--and how everyone is the same on...
June 2020 BooksJune 1 is National Aquarium Day! Learn about the spectacular ocean and the creatures that inhabit it with these books … The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, translated by J Alison James A fish with beautiful scales does not want to share his shimmering...
May 2020 BooksIt’s Gifts from the Garden Month! Learn about the world of gardening with these books … The Little Gardener by Jan Gerardi What does it take to plant a successful garden? It takes a little hard work, some care and a lot of patience. Accompanied by sweet...
April, 2020 BooksApril is National Poetry Month. Celebrate with these books... Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein Whimsical poems meet silly drawings in this classic collection of poetry for children. An easy and funny introduction to...
Celebrate National Poetry Month: Try Haiku and RhymesWriting and reciting poetry enhances vocabulary and language skills –– and it is really fun! Try writing haiku and simple rhymes with your child this April to celebrate National Poetry Month. Haiku Haiku is a...