If You Give Child a Book...

If you give a child a book, he’s going to want to read it.

And as he reads, he’s going to think about what he’s reading.

And as he thinks, he’s going to recall what he already knows and similar experiences he’s had.

And as he thinks about those experiences, he’s going to want to write.

And as he writes, he’s going to want to talk to his friends and share his thoughts and ideas with them.

And as he talks with others, he’s going to want to learn and discover more.

So, chances are he’ll find another book to read,

And then another,

And another.

And as he reads more books, he’ll discover books that make him smile, laugh, cry, curious, frustrated, contented, thoughtful, happy.

And then, as time passes,

He’ll become a lifelong reader.

Ten Reasons to Read to your Child

                      Because when you hold them and give them this attention, they know you love them.

               Because reading to them will encourage them to become readers.

               Because children’s books today are so good that they are fun, even for adults.

               Children’s books’ illunstrations often rank with the best, giving them a lifelong feeling of good art.

               Books are one way of passing on your moral values to them.

                Because, until the4y learn to read themselves, they thing you are magic.

                Because every teacher and librarian they ever encounter will than you.

                Because for that short space of time, they will stay clean and quiet.

               Because, if you do, they may let you read in peace.

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