As of late I’ve
become quite interested in children’s books. With two little ones in the
family, it is fun to get books for them. I especially like checking thrift
stores. I am no expert by any means, but I get pretty happy when I make a great
find with a great price attached to it , say – 50 or 75 cents, $1. Very nice indeed. Not only do I get a deal, a community organization
gets a little help. Also as important, the little ones are learning to
appreciate books and to enjoy reading.
Being a
Spanish speaker, it’s nice to find bilingual books (English/Spanish). In “my book” another language is a window
into another world. And, I want the little ones to get used to Spanish and one
day being able to speak it, read it, use it. It all starts with getting the
books in their hands and reading to them.
I am sure you also read and share stories and books with the young ones
in your family.
This week, I
received a copy of Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child Early Literacy
Initiative.
In its eighth
year, the program highlights the importance of early literacy development in
preschoolers ages 3 to 6.
This year’s
book is “The Bus for Us” by writer Suzanne Bloom. And, it is a bilingual book. The story is
also told in Spanish. It is very colorful and fun.
You could
win the copy I received …. Just follow the instructions below. But read this
first:
As part of
the program, authors visit libraries across the state. Bloom will be in the
area on the following dates and places on April 15:
11:30 a.m.
at North Wales Area Library, 233 S. Swartley St., North Wales. Check www.northwaleslibrary.org or call
(215) 699-5410.
9:45 a.m. at
Upper Dublin Public Library, 805 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington.
6:30 p.m.
Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville. Call (610)
666-6640 or check http://lpc.mclinc.org.
You could win the book.
and post
your answer to the following. Which two characters are featured in Suzanne
Bloom’s book “A Splendid Friend, Indeed”? (Hint: one is furry, one is feathery.) A
winner will be selected at random from among the correct answers.
Good luck
and keep reading to the little ones. And, if you find a place with great
bargains, let me know.
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