Forgive my bias. This has been up close and personal. I can't help myself. After working in the classroom for over 25 years, I'm more convinced than ever. The joy of reading is the best gift you can give your grandchildren. Reading is the basis for learning. All other disciplines depend on this fundamental tool. Learning the alphabet and how letter sounds turn into words, paragraphs, pages, and books is the primary focus of preschool and primary grades. That's because reading is SO VERY IMPORTANT. And when Grandma and Grandpa help lead the way to the world of books, you are giving the gift of a lifetime. "Reading aloud and sharing a book demonstrates that stories are fun, that books are friends." says Gladys Hunt in her classic book Honey for a Child's Heart. Ten of my favorite picture books to read out loud are listed in this free download. Track them down at the library or in a bookstore. Then sit in a comfy chair with grandchildren on your lap and READ. Show them that books are friends!
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