Let's Read Aloud!

Reading aloud to your child encourages the love for good literature.  When you read aloud to your child, try reading books that are one to two grade levels above their current ability  This will build vocabulary and comprehension.  Below is an  article submitted by Tara_Librarian.  As a bonus, she gives her favorite books to be read aloud.

Did you know that reading aloud with your family strengthens literacy skills for everyone, fosters a life-long love of reading, and gives eveyone happy memories of being together? You don't have to do voices or read like a pro to have fun and create happy memories! What book do you love to read aloud with your family?

• Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
• Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
• Coraline by Neil Gaiman
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• The Doll People by Ann M. Martin
• Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
• A Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
• The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
• The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

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