Poetry, in the guise of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, childhood songs, and lullabies, is the first literary form most children hear. Children have a natural affinity for poetry, which is often exhibited in their appreciation for song lyrics, rhyming, and word play. Check out some of these books to enjoy the beauty and imagery of… Read more »
Jeanette Larson
Rhyme Time List (Part I)
Poetry, in the guise of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, childhood songs, and lullabies, is the first literary form most children hear. Children have a natural affinity for poetry, which is often exhibited in their appreciation for song lyrics, rhyming, and word play. Somewhere between infancy and elementary school, teachers and parents usually stop sharing poetry… Read more »
FAQs: How Can I Help My Child Enjoy Poetry?
Children have a natural affinity for poetry which begins with nursery rhymes and early language development. Some of the first words that children hear are poetry; nursery rhymes and lullabies are small poems. Many of the bedtime stories parents select to read are rhyming stories. As they enter school, children may begin to dislike some… Read more »
Librarian’s Corner FAQs
How do I determine my child’s reading level? When selecting books, parents frequently ask librarians to help them determine their child’s reading level. Often the parent actually wants to know whether a book will be too easy or too difficult for that child. Teachers use formal assessment tools like DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early… Read more »
March Into Mysteries
Like readers of all ages, kids love mysteries! They offer many elements of surprise and satisfy our desire to find answers. Mystery readers tend to be curious and intelligent people who enjoy the challenge of shifting through clues and casting aside red herrings. Mysteries for the youngest readers usually involve simple situations in familiar settings… Read more »
The Greatest Gift You Can Give
Okay, I’ll admit that when my nieces and nephews open their presents on Christmas Day their first exclamations of glee are for the Hello Kitty® Vans, XBox 360, or the new skateboard. When unwrapped, the books I’ve given them don’t usually elicit immediate squeals of excitement. However books are still the greatest gifts we can… Read more »
