Dr. Wendy Ghiora – Posting #104 – February 18, 2012
Read Across America was originally established in 1997 by the NEA (National Educator’s Association), to celebrate reading. Its goal is to loudly broadcast the importance of motivating children to read. Not only is reading is a vital tool that allows learners to master basic skills, it is also just oh so desirable to acquire a life-long love for reading books!
This event is celebrated each year on or near March 2, the birthday of children’s author, Dr. Seuss. The two books being featured this year are:
Gabby and Gator, by James Burk; and Boris Ate a Thesaurus by Neil Klayman.
Gabby and Gator is about two friends, a shy outcast and a tambourine-playing alligator, who overcome fears and find acceptance.
Boris Ate a Thesaurus is a picture book about a boy who eats a thesaurus and starts speaking in synonyms. When he finally runs out of words to say, he discovers the true value of books.
Activity sheets for these books along with additional materials can be found at www.cta.org/raa.
On Saturday, February 25 from 9:00-11:00, all Target Stores will be reading a Dr. Seuss book, so this may be a fun event for you and your child to attend.
Whatever you do, please plan to read a book on March 2 and get a child excited about one of the greatest adventures on this planet, reading!
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