March 25th, 2013 
The Red Apple Reading program is here to help teach children how to read! It is a useful tool in assisting children ages 4-10 who are reading below a 3rd grade reading level. [...]
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Making story time a regular thing in your daily/weekly schedule helps encourage positive reading and storytelling skills in your children. Encouraging your kids to be a good storyteller can be easy with a few steps. [...] 
Summer is here and family vacations are in full swimg. Whether it is just a day trip to the beach, a road trip, or a flight to a far off land children are always in need of entertainment. Summer is the perfect time to go to the bookstore or library and have your children [...] 
When it comes to our kids, we want to ensure that we provide the best possible learning experience, especially at home. After all, knowledge is power! One of the best ways to equip your kids and help them develop their learning skills is by encouraging them to read. Of course, your little ones might [...] 
Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar. ~Percy Bysshe Shelley As a creative writer and lover of literature, I always turn to the written word for inspiration, comfort and to get my fill of art. Sometimes I will [...] 
There is so much to love about the library. From the activities to the librarians to being surrounded by thousands of wonderful books, it is a place for you and your kids to cherish, where you can relax, learn, and enjoy. With the advent of the internet and iPhones where pretty much any information [...] 
When I look at my sons’ bookshelf, packed full of books, I sometimes wonder how some of the stuff ever gets published. While the majority of what’s published in children’s literature is fantastic, I feel there are some that slip through the cracks. For example, one my five year old twins’ favorites is an [...] I recently told my married friend to refrain from drinking the water because every time I turn around it seems as though someone is with child. And not that she’s isn’t excited to start a family of her own, she’s just not excited about doing it tomorrow. But for my gals who do find [...] 
If you are tired of reading the same books to your children over and over again, and you are looking for something different and intriguing, take a look at British author, Francesca Lilley’s Mr. Badger and His Rose Petal Cake, illustrated by her godfather, John Watling. Lilley’s book highlights the importance of caring for [...] 
NPR’s newly launched book club for kids (ages 9-14) is called Back-Seat Book Club! Featured on All Things Considered with Michele Norris, this book club was designed for the kids who listen to NPR from behind the front seats of their family’s car and at their kitchen table. Michele Norris (Photo Credit: NPR) [...] |
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