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 »
Librarian’s Corner
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 Librarian’s Picks: Funny Books Kids Love!
Warning: these book suggestions contain underwear, talking origami, space cats, and other weird things that kids find funny. If the idea of a crocodile wearing red underpants like a mask is offensive to you, I suggest you look away. If the idea makes you giggle, read on! One of the fastest ways to a kid’s… Read more »
Welcome to the LIBRARIAN’S CORNER!
ReaderKidZ is proud to have two nationally-known children’s librarians, (also both authors and speakers), Jeanette Larson and Kristen Remenar, who can answer your questions and help you find the right children’s book. And they won’t ask you to keep your voice down. We all know reading is a lifelong skill that brings children knowledge and… Read more »
Funny Books Rule! Why Kids Love Them
I was so pleased that Jack Gantos’s DEAD END IN NORVELT won the Newbery medal this year. Because it’s funny! Humor doesn’t always get the respect and prizes it deserves. Newberys have gone to humorous books only a couple of times in the last fifty years, mainly since 1999*. We tend to assume that if… Read more »
