This month's book of the month post will highlight a collection of books. March 2 is Dr. Seuss' Birthday and the date chosen by the National Education Association as the annual date for National Read Across America Day. Schools and library's throughout the USA and Canada and other countries plan celebrations around this day each year to encourage children to develop an interest in reading and literacy development. This year would have been Dr. Seuss' 116th Birthday.Theodor Seuss Geisel had a unique and imaginative style of writing and illustrating children's books; which have been enjoyed for generations. Dr. Seuss books encourage story and word recognition through rhyming, repetition and short phrases.
Geisel was also a strong advocate of early literacy. In his book, "Oh, The Places You Will Go", he wrote: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”I love that Dominic loves reading, even when he wants to listen to read the same book 20 times in a row. I can already see how it has supported him in his learning and language development.
Prior to my maternity leave, I wrote a blog article for Terra Centre on the importance of reading to your baby and young children. You can read it here.
How has reading benefited you or children that you care for?
Do you have a favourite Dr. Seuss book?
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