Sharing books creates a special bond between parent and child. Recent research
also shows that storytelling can have lifelong effects on a child's mental
development. The following sites offer creative ideas to engage your child's
interest with books:
The ALA Kids Connect @ the
Library site is a great starting point for parents. They'll show you
10 Ways Kids Connect @ The Library, How
To Raise A Reader, Good Books For Kids and How to Know What Your Children
Are Reading.
Storytelling has taken new form on the Web. Here are a few gems for kids:
Childrens Storybooks
Online offers Web-based stories with colorful illustrations. The Internet
Public Library Story Hour
has a similar format. For some fun RealAudio files, go to Odds
Bodkin Online. PARENTS magazine calls Odds a "storyteller supreme."
Be sure to check out the regular "Storytelling Parent" feature.
For more information on the power of reading to young ones, see the LibrarySpot
feature Born to Read.
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