St. Louis Public Library: May 2021 Update: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

St. Louis MO

25 May, 2021

6:18 PM

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Press release from the St. Louis Public Library: May 25, 2021 Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Reading Rockets is an organization that creates all kinds of resources for raising confident readers. Their guide "Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers" is chock full of good information! The guide explains that it's perfectly acceptable for toddlers to not want to sit during a story; even if they're skipping around or doing a somersault, they're still listening. The guide also encourages parents to ask their toddler questions while out and about; it strengthens their vocabulary skills and also allows for them to form and communicate their own opinions. Caregivers should also be picking books out about subjects their child is interested in. It's okay if they want to only read books about dinosaurs, and it's also okay if they want to read it more than once (although it may wear on you!). Their enthusiasm for the subject and the repetition all help to build better readers.  Nita's First Signs by Kathy MacMillan Using American Sign Language, little Nita communicates to her parents to ask for food, playtime, and to express her love. With slide-out components to show how to do each sign as well as handy tabs to use for quick reference, kids will enjoy learning basic sign language.  Dinoblock by Christopher Franceschelli This Is a Book of Shapes by Kenneth Kraegel While this is definitely a book of shapes, this funny book's unexpected twists will keep young readers interested (and laughing) as they learn their shapes. Backyard Bugs by Jill McDonald 8 Little Planets by Chris Ferrie Told in verse, introduce your young reader to the planets of our solar system! Along with colorful illustrations, each rhyme tells some interesting facts about what makes each planet unique.  How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo  Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it's how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, "More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level," is full of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way." https://stlouispubliclibrary.beanstack.org/ SLPL offers a wide variety of virtual programming! To check out what we're offering next, this calendar provides all of the information needed to enjoy one of our virtual programs.  Take & Makes This press release was produced by the St. Louis Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.