More Great Books for Maine Kids

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"Children first learn about literacy and its functions from the people around them. Specifically, they are learning why, what and how people read. As your child's parent or caregiver you show them daily the many reasons for interacting with text."

2011 Maine Early Literacy Calendar

More Great Books for Maine Kids

NEWS FROM RAISING READERS AUGUST 2011

Toddler Reading Time: When & How

"Experts recommend reading to toddlers as often as possible, striving for at least one scheduled reading time each day. Choosing regular times to read (especially before naps and bedtime) helps kids learn to sit with a book and relax. But you can read anytime your child seems in the mood."

Learn more in this article from kidshealth.org.

First day of school? Books can help.
Some children may have mixed feelings about starting kindergarten or preschool. Others may be excited about going.

Either way, children's
books about new experiences such as starting school, can be helpful.

Try some of our recommended books at your library or bookstore. They're doctor approved.

Spotlight on: Read with ME

There are many programs in Maine that support kids, books and reading. Here's a look at a special project for the state's kindergartners. Read with ME is aimed at improving literacy and reading skills among the state's students by providing each kindergartner with a selected book and other literacy information. The books are distributed each fall to schools across Maine.

This year, kindergartners will receive The Very Best Bed which was written and illustrated by Rebekah Raye, a resident of Blue Hill.