The Optimum Number of Books
One hundred (100) is the optimum number of books in a young child’s home relative to them growing up to be a proficient, avid reader.
Teaching Children to Choose
One of the challenges for children in growing from emergent readers into lifelong, avid, joyful readers is figuring out how to find books they will love when there are so many from which to choose.
How to Grow a Book Garden
Just like you can grow a vegetable garden, you can grow a Book Garden…that yields a “crop” of books that is continually refreshed.
Learning to Read is Like Learning to Ride a Bike
Learning to read is like learning to ride a bicycle. It’s motivated by seeing others do it and having fun.
Grow Readers by Planting Book Gardens
Seeds, and books, are packed with potential; planting them carries an inherent message of hope.
Picture Book Abundance
Our team chose “Picture Book Abundance” as a motto because it captures our vision--to offer children around the world an ample supply of culturally relevant books.
How to Help Children Become Avid Readers
Calm and sincere support can leave a new reader feeling the possibility that reading anything can be a rewarding or delightful adventure…