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There is something special about the last day of the month of October.  Maybe it’s because the seasons are changing.  The leaves are falling off the trees, and everything seems spooky and creepy.  But I love this time of year because it makes me think of people I've loved in ...

This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place.  You’ve probably heard of red, yellow, and blue already, but did you know that there are millions of different colors?  I like to call myself “aquamarine” or sometimes “chartreuse.”  There are so many colors, we ...

This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place.  You’ve probably heard of red, yellow, and blue already, but did you know that there are millions of different colors?  I like to call myself “aquamarine” or sometimes “chartreuse.”  There are so many colors, we ...

There are many important people who have come before us.  They are people to remember because they have done good things that have helped other people.  They are people we can learn from.  Are there any names of famous people that you’ve heard that you’d like to know more about?  ...

There are many important people who have come before us.  They are people to remember because they have done good things that have helped other people.  They are people we can learn from.  Are there any names of famous people that you’ve heard that you’d like to know more about?  ...

Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms are a wonderful places filled with lots of different animals and crops we grow for food. Let’s read some books together about what goes on at farms! Watch videos, download books to read together, and ...

Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms are a wonderful place filled with lots of different animals and crops we grow for food. Let’s read some books together about what goes on at farms! Read together at home Here are some books ...

Numbers This week's theme is all about numbers…can you think of 5 ways that we use numbers every day?  Read together at home Read these free, sharable books from our friends at Storyweaver about families! You can download and save them and keep them forever, to read again and again ...

Numbers This week's theme is all about numbers…numbers are all around us!  Read at Home Together Read these free, sharable books from our friends at Storyweaver about families! You can download and save them and keep them forever, to read again and again. Things to Do Together Learn more with ...

This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our world is studied and discovered through science. Scientists help us know what the weather is going to look like, how to develop new technology and medicine, and all sorts of other things. What questions about ...

This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our world is studied and discovered through science. Scientists help us know what the weather is going to look like, how to develop new technology and medicine, and all sorts of other things. What questions about ...

Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? If you haven’t, what do you think it would sound like? Can you make a list of animals that live in the ocean? Bibi, the BookSpring butterfly loves the ocean!  What about you?  Read at ...

Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? If you haven’t, what do you think it would sound like? Do you know what animals live in the ocean? What about plants? Bibi, the BookSpring butterfly loves the ocean!    Read at Home Together ...

Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to learn something new about someone in your family. Or maybe you are missing family that you haven’t been able to see for a while? Maybe they would love to have you read to them, or ...

Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to learn something new about someone in your family. Or maybe you are missing family that you haven’t been able to see for a while? Maybe they would love to have you read to them, or ...

Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family. We all love our cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more. They can be real, borrowed, or even pretend. This week is a time to learn more about the different animals we can have as pets ...

Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family. We all love our cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more. They can be real, borrowed, or even pretend. This week is a time to learn more about the different animals we can have as pets ...

Sun, rain, and reading is this week's theme! Bibi loves the sun and reading, and she wants to learn about the advantages of rain to the world.  Watch the introduction video in English and Spanish and enjoy some read-aloud videos.   Read Together You can download the books to read together ...

Sun, rain, and reading is this week's theme! Bibi loves the sun and reading, and she wants to learn about the advantages of rain to the world.  Watch the introduction video in English and Spanish and enjoy some read-aloud videos.   Read Together You can download the books to read together ...

Getting to Know Me is the theme this week! Families can help young children think about who they are by asking these questions.  Who are you?  What do you like?  What don't you like? What makes you happy? Who is your best friend? What makes you feel silly and nice? ...

Getting to Know Me is the theme this week! Families can help young children think about who they are by asking these questions.  Who are you?  What do you like? Where do you come from? Who is in your family? What makes you unique? Watch the introduction video in English and ...

Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids age 6-8. Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene Review by Lauren Mcconnell The Nancy Drew ...

Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading. U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids age 4-5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Reviews by Halle Morrell  The life ...

We're reposting this guest blog, by Natalia Mirkowicz, to encourage parents and caregivers, during quarantine, to establish a reading routine with their babies at home. Here's why... A common misconception among families is that literacy education starts during the school years. Yet, research shows that starting to read and speak ...

Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading! U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids from birth-age 3. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Review by Halle Morrell  The Rainbow ...

Here are some summer reading recommendations for elementary age kids. These picture books will captivate and entertain the family while you remain home. We recommend families make time to read together twice a day!  Click here to access steps for building a reader-friendly home.  The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary ...

Kids are at it again and sharing what they are reading over the summer! Help your kids age 9-12 and teens develop their summer reading list from these recommendations. Check with your local library to see if you can access these as ebooks for FREE.  Recommended for Age 9-12 The ...

Are you ready for some binge-reading this summer? Rohan recommends this trilogy by Chris Rylander for kids ages 9-12. Codename Zero  A young boy in middle school named Carsen is a popular prankster, but then somebody gives him a secret package to deliver to Mr.Jensen. He thinks it is a ...

Kovid has more Young Adult (YA) book recommendations. Heres's an action-packed trilogy perfect for kids age 11-13.  The Hunger Games is a series of young adult dystopian novels written by Suzanne Collins. The novels in the trilogy are titled The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The Hunger Games  This ...

Lift as You Climb The Story of Ella Baker by Patricia Hruby Powell Review by Frannie Rooney, Literacy First Volunteer  I came across “Lift as You Climb” while browsing the Austin Public Library’s Kids section. It was the first book I saw under “New”. Considering the current progress of the ...