Interesting Articles in the Media
for Parents
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Ever want to be given a method to raise your
child to be a reader and to love books?
Take a look at this article:
Building a Nation of Readers Begins at Home
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Have you ever noticed that more and more celebrities
are getting into the children's book market?
Are these books any good?
The following article looks at the trend of
celebrity author children's books.
Dr. Seuss Vs. Madonna: Can Celebrities Write Good Children's Books?
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Many parents assume that once their children
can read chapter books,
that they have "graduated" from reading
and hearing picture books.
These articles address the decline of picture books
and extol the value of reading picture books in all grade levels.
Afterall, a picture is worth a thousand words, right?
Children's Librarian Says Picture Books Still Thrive