Getting Ready to Read
Raise a Reader
The secret to raising a reader is simple: make reading a regular part of your child’s
world... and it’s never too early to start. (Read More)
Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Research has shown that there are six early literacy skills that will help prepare your child.
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- Print Motivation
- Narrative
- Phonological Awareness
- Print Awareness
- Letter Knowledge
- Vocabulary
- Great Books for Babies
- Early Literacy storytime Ideas Exchange from Hennepin County Library
- Search for books by topic and/or early literacy skill
- Storytime Share
- Blog with book titles and ideas for how to use them. Also includes rhymes, songs, and other ways to enhance your reading
- Breit Links
- Book lists for Babies, Talkers, and Pre-Readers. Also includes detail on each of the skills and lists of ways to practice them.
- Worthington Libraries
- Lists of books to practice each skill. Also other recommendations for various ages.
Did you know? The books in our Early Readers collection are color-coded to help you guide your child through the steps from guided to independent reading.
PINK: Easy words, short sentences.
For readers who are able to read with considerable guidance.
BLUE: Simple words, longer sentences.
For readers who are able to read with some guidance.
PURPLE: More Challenging words, longer stories.
For readers who are just beginning to read on their own.
GREEN: Fewer pictures, first chapter books.
For readers who are reading independently.
If you need assistance, please ask at the Youth Services Desk.
Kids’ Books-to-go!
Perfect for your book discussion groups, each bag will include multiple copies of popular fiction titles, as well as discussion questions and activities. Titles to watch for in this special collection: How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell, The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall, The Watsons Go to Birmingham by C. Curtis, and more!
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