WHY READ?

Dogs like Books!

 

 

 

If dogs enjoy books so much, why don’t all kids?

What can the adults in childrens’ lives do to encourage reading, in this age of instant gratification and visual overload?

 

1. Be a good role model. Turn off the TV. Pick up a book., a newspaper, or a magazine.
2. Share what you read!  If you think something is funny, your child will think so too!
3. Find out where your child’s passion lies. Find books on that subject.
4. Encourage your son, daughter, grandchild, niece,  or nephew, to make friends with the Childrens Librarian. He or she would love to talk books with your child.
5. Give books as gifts, and treasure them as such.
6. Display books, magazines, newspapers, all over your house. These objects make a lovely and inviting mess.
7. Explore ebooks together — you can pack a lot of books along on a Kindle or Nook when you travel. 
8. Listen to a Book on CD together when you are in the car.
9. READ OUT LOUD — a shared story is a great pleasure,  a break from the real world,  and a wonderful pathway to bedtime.

TIME TOGETHER is precious.