A Series of Adventures

November 02, 2009

Book series seem tailor-made for stories of adventure. Once we’ve had a fantastic adventure with an author, we’re always ready to saddle up for another one. We know we’re in good hands and in for a great ride. Our preschoolers feel the same way. There are certain characters and authors they would follow anywhere. The series below take them

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Our Collectable Authors

November 03, 2009

One of the important things a preschool-age child can learn from reading book series is the concept of authorship. Authorship is an idea so basic that we adults often forget that it needs to be taught. Experts in early literacy, however, are quick to remind us that it does, and to explain how and why. The notion of authorship is important

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Always Good for a Laugh

November 04, 2009

The great thing about being the parent of little kids is having an excuse to get goofy. Kooky games, slapstick performances and talking in squeaky voices or low drawls are all surefire routes to sending our kids into fits of giggles. Reading aloud to our children is also another rich and rewarding way to have fun together. Especially when the

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If You Give a Preschooler a Book

November 05, 2009

"If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he'll probably ask you for a straw. When he's finished, he'll ask for a napkin. Then, he'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache. When he looks into the mirror, he might notice his hair needs a trim. So he'll probably

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Our Five Favorite Chapter Book Story Collections

November 06, 2009

We love books because they invite us in to a wonderful, imaginative world. Sometimes, it's very close to our own lives. Other times, it's fantastical and draws us into a bigger world full of new and interesting things.  For children, every day is like this, sometimes to a surreal level. Experts say that stories and books are some of the best

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