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Why and How to Master Reading Aloud

By Helen Huber & Katrina Dirksen | June 11, 2015 | Reading Aloud, Reading Enrichment | 0 Comments

Most parents know the multiple benefits of reading regularly to their kids, one of which is to begin school ahead of the game. According to the landmark 1985 report Becoming …more

Enrichment Activities With Children’s Books

By Helen Huber | February 14, 2015 | Reading Enrichment | 0 Comments

You can extend the value of reading with creative enrichment activities using your children’s favorite books. Regardless of your child’s age, choose a couple of enrichment activities, projects, discussion guides …more

Valentine’s Day Books and Activities

By Helen Huber | February 2, 2015 | Holiday Books, Valentine's Day | 0 Comments

Children look forward to and enjoy Valentines Day. They love giving and receiving valentines and the chance to share affection with those we care about. It’s a time for making paper …more

Does Re-reading Favorite Books Help Toddlers?

By Katrina Dirksen | January 24, 2015 | Growing Readers | 0 Comments

Toddlers often have favorite books. And if we are re-read those favorite books again and again, they begin to remember some of the words. You can use this natural enjoyment …more

The Ladybug Pajama Party

By Katrina Dirksen | January 4, 2015 | Family Fun | 1 Comment

There is a little guy in our house who has developed a serious fascination with ladybugs. I’m not sure where it started but oh my, ladybugs are part of his …more

Great Christmas Books

By Helen Huber & Katrina Dirksen | December 20, 2014 | Holiday Books | 1 Comment

Books stir our thinking, open our eyes to the world and bring connection. The glory of crafted language coupled with creative illustrations spark the imagination in ways that can last …more

Classic Christmas Books

By Helen Huber | December 7, 2014 | Holiday Books | 0 Comments

The holidays are a perfect time to share Christmas stories. These classic holiday books make great gifts because they can be enjoyed every year and appeal to all. Share these …more

Some of Our Favorite Thanksgiving Books

By Helen Huber | November 25, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Five Silly Turkeys

Books can help settle a rambunctious Thanksgiving crowd and provide a way to bring folks together before or after a delicious meal. Sharing a story can be entertaining and informative. …more

Making Connections with An Author and His Art

By Katrina Dirksen | November 14, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Children Painting

My little ones are fascinated with paint. They love playing with paint, mixing colors and generally making a mess!  So, when San Francisco Public Library held a children’s painting party …more

Shining the Light on Reading

By Helen Huber | November 2, 2014 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Although bedtime seems like the ideal time for a story, it doesn’t always work for many families for many reasons. Instead of skipping reading entirely, a few creative alternatives can …more

Why Picture Books Matter

By Helen Huber | October 19, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A while back, the New York Times published a story called Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children. It broke my heart to read about the boy who was …more

Finding Time for Reading

By Helen Huber | October 5, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I was reading a story to a kindergarten class last week about a chicken that repeatedly interrupts her papa during a bedtime story. In preparation for the sharing the book, …more

Reading With Siblings

By Helen Huber | September 21, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

You want to read to your children. You’ve been to the library and have a stack of books. Unfortunately, your younger child can’t seem to sit still and the older …more

Wall Street Journal Article and a Response

By Helen Huber | September 7, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

An article called How to Raise Boys that Read in The Wall Street Journal inspired my response below:

For the past fourteen years, I have worked as a librarian in an all-boys …more

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