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Developing Reading Stamina

By Helen Huber | January 10, 2015 | Q & A | 0 Comments

My child is a reluctant reader who only chooses shorter books. What can I do?

The problem:
Big, thick books can be really intimidating for some readers. Pages seem to stretch endlessly ahead with no end …more

How can I read when my toddler won’t ever sit still?

By Helen Huber | October 17, 2014 | Q & A | 1 Comment

Toddlers are on the move! They enjoy hearing, moving to and touching books and many are still developing the patience for hearing a full story. There are many ways you …more

Why does my child want to hear the same story over and over?

By Helen Huber | October 17, 2014 | Q & A | 0 Comments

Hearing a beloved story is comforting. Children know what to expect and each time you read the book they look forward to their favorite parts. For new and developing readers, …more

I didn’t read to my child but I want to start now. What do I do?

By Helen Huber | October 17, 2014 | Q & A | 0 Comments

It is never early or too late to start reading to your child. Babies are drawn to the sound of loving voices. Young children enjoy hearing short stories, rhymes and …more

What do you do with those wordless books?

By Helen Huber | October 17, 2014 | Q & A | 0 Comments

Wordless books use pictures rather than words to tell a story. Books with a single word, phrase or label may still be considered wordless. Most young children are very interested …more

What makes a good Mother Goose book?

By Helen Huber | October 17, 2014 | Q & A | 0 Comments

Mother Goose books have delighted children for hundreds of years. The rhythmic, rhyming verses are universally appealing to young children and should be a foundation in every home library. Mother …more

Why are nursery rhymes important?

By Helen Huber | October 17, 2014 | Q & A | 0 Comments

Nursery rhymes are important because they help children grow into language users while developing the ability to think and enjoy playing with words, rhythm and rhyme. By hearing the sounds …more

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