by Robie Harris
At bedtime a young boy who cannot find his favorite book imagines the various creatures that might have taken it from him.
Make text come alive around your home by using a sticky note, index card, or extra piece of
paper to label a book.
Hang the label on a book and discuss the letters and their meaning with your child. Labeling
helps children learn that letters come together to make words and creates a print rich
environment in your home.
Rhymes with actions help children hear patterns in language and develop gross motor skills. In
a sing-song voice share the following action rhyme with your child:
Here is my book. I can open it wide (palms together-open wide)
to show you the pictures that are inside (pretend to look at the pictures)
The end! (close palms)
Here is my book. I can open it wide (palms together-open wide)
Let’s read the words that are inside (pretend to read the words)
The end! (close palms)
Repurpose a shoebox or cereal box into a box for storing books!! Use paper, markers, stickers, tape, etc to decorate a box to store books. Let your child decorate the box to add their own individuality and pizazz. Children love having a special place to put their books - it teaches them to value and treasure books. And prevents hungry creatures from eating them!
