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Let's Start Reading!

It's Never Too Early to Introduce Reading to Your Child

By Susan Younan Attiyah

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The Library
Toddlers are the perfect age to be introduced to the library! Almost every library has children's story time. This is a fabulous experience for children to learn to sit still. The children's librarian knows exactly what books to read to that age group for them to sit still. They give each character of the book its own special voice, which kids love. They will also enjoy sitting with other children their own age and listening to a story. Before you know it, they will want their own library card.

"When my son and I participated in library story time. It was to give him something to do in the summer with other children, and also to give myself a break to read," says Angela Giles-Klocke of Carersville, Ga., publisher of The Writing Parent. "I would help him sit in the circle around the storyteller. Unfortunately for me, I always wound up listening in and watching my child rather than reading or writing. The storytellers libraries hire are usually quite animated and fun, worth the trip in for everyone. While the story time is great for all, it should never be a substitute for reading to your child yourself."


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