Children's Book Reviews
The summer reading program is off to a terrific start!
So far, more than 30 young readers are signed up and reading.
Our 1st "Freeport Bowl" was a super success!
Thanks to all of our young readers who submitted Reader Reviews, sharing their opinions about books they read.
For each book review they completed, these readers were given a chance to win our first Freeport Bowl prizes.
Our bowl was full of entries when the winners were drawn on February, 8. Recieving a basket of books and other fun stuff was Cassie Molloy in the junior fiction category and Michela Mattivi in the youth fiction category.Read on for the book reviews that made these two winners:
Cassie's book entry was "If You Were A Penguin", by Wendall & Florence Minor.
Cassie's comment was" this was a cute book".
Michaela chose Gertrude Warner's "The "Mystery at The The Alamo" . Her review stated that the book was about when people star as extras in a movie at the Alamo.
Be sure to watch this website for more oppurtunities such as this. Then be sure to visit the library to check out some terrific tales.
Be a winner! Be a reader!
Here are some great books to consider reading as a family and some tips for making reading together an enjoyable, memorable experience.
1. A Wish To Be A Christmas Tree by Colleen Monroe
2. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore
3. How The Grinch Stole Christmas: by Dr. Seuss
4. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
5. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
6. Brown Bear, Brown Bear
What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
7. Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
8. Curious George by H.A. Rey
9. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Brown
10. Ramona The Pest by Beverly Cleary
11. Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
12. Little House In The Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
These titles were suggested by the library staff. Watch for "Pam's Picks" and "Nancy's Fancies" on a regular basis for recommended readings. Visit the library for more ideas and books!
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Ideas to Enhance Reading for Families
-Reading does not have to be storybook reading only. Encourage your child to read recipes and follow simple written instructions to make gifts. Making book marks to include with book gifts is also fun for kids.
-Purchase and/or use bookstores gift certificates/cards with your child so that you can select reading material that both of you will enjoy. Help them to build their own library of books that interest them.
-Give books as gifts. Perhaps a gift exchange can become a book exchange. Don’t forget that used books are far less expensive as new and library books don’t have to cost anything!
-Telling stories can be great fun. A story is started out loud by one person and is passed on for the next storyteller by saying “…and then -.”
-Be sure to have plenty to read. Designating a specific place to store books as well as to read them can foster your child’s independent reading. A cozy corner beside a small bookshelf can easily become your child’s “book nook.”
-Be a reading role model for your child. Allow them to see you read and invite their questions.
-Read to your children even after they’ve become proficient readers.
-And, above all, enjoy!!
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