Did you know that, according to ortongillinghamonlinetutor.com, “50% of adults cannot read a book written at an eighth-grade level and 45 million are functionally illiterate and read below a 5th grade level”? Somewhat alarming, isn’t it?? The trend of illiteracy begins in the earliest years when our children are just beginning how to read. So, a day committed to fighting illiteracy is fitting for a society that needs it.
Read Across America Day (formerly Dr. Seuss Day) is March 2, 2020. In honor of this newly titled day, my children and I have chosen a few books for you and your family to read together. These are some of our absolute favorites that we have read over and over again.
Young Children Picks
“Eating the Alphabet” by Lois Ehlert
“Little Critter: The Classics” by Mercer Meyer {Admittedly, this is my favorite!}
“Ten Apples Up On Top” by Dr. Seuss
“Delia’s Dull Day” by Andy Myer
“How Do You Hug a Porcupine?” by Laurie Isop
“Smile Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen
Older Children Picks
“Mr. Popper’s Penguins” by Richard and Florence Atwater
“Ramona and Beezus” by Beverly Cleary
“James and the Giant Peach” by Roald Dahl
And don’t forget your local library for some story time action almost any day of the week!
Monday
-Story Time @ Eagleville Bicentennial Library - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday
-All Ages Story Time @ Linebaugh Main Branch Library - 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
-Wiggle, Giggle, and Read @ Smyrna Library – 10:00 AM
Wednesday
-All Ages Story Time @ Linebaugh Main Branch Library – 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
-Wiggle, Giggle, and Read @ Smyrna Library – 10:00 AM
Thursday
-Itty Bitty Story Time @ Linebaugh Main Branch Library – 10:00
-Wiggle, Giggle, and Read @ Smyrna Library – 10:00 AM
Friday
-Story Time @ MGL (Memorial Library located in Patterson Park Community Center) – 10:00 AM
-Baby and Me Story Time @ Smyrna Library – 10:00 AM
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