{"id":975,"date":"2018-03-28T10:35:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T16:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/?p=975"},"modified":"2018-03-29T10:18:21","modified_gmt":"2018-03-29T16:18:21","slug":"inspire-love-reading-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.iseeme.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/28\/inspire-love-reading-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspire a Love of Reading in Your Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

With April 2nd<\/span>\u00a0being International Children\u2019s Book Day, this spring is a perfect time to ignite a love of reading in your children! While it can be difficult at times to capture your child\u2019s attention during storytime, establishing favorite children\u2019s books and activities can help build excitement around reading.<\/p>\n

What is International Children\u2019s Book Day?<\/h2>\n

This yearly event is sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People<\/a> (IBBY), an international non-profit organization, and is a celebration of the power of reading and children\u2019s books. This event has taken place since 1967, on or around the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen\u2014known for his fairy tales, including \u201cThe Ugly Duckling\u201d and \u201cThe Little Mermaid.\u201d Each year there is a different international sponsor for the holiday, with a distinct theme. An author from that country writes a message to the children around the world, and an illustration designs the poster. This year, IBBY Latvia has been chosen.<\/p>\n

How Can You Celebrate the Holiday?<\/h2>\n

Since today is a celebration of children\u2019s books and the positive benefits of reading, try these reading-based activities with your child and encourage a lifelong love of reading!<\/p>\n

Make Your Own Reading Poster<\/h2>\n

Help your child draw and color their own reading poster, based on their favorite children\u2019s book. This activity will help your child brainstorm reasons for liking one book over another and improve their pre-reading and analysis skills. Find inspiration with the storybook My Very Own Fairy Tale<\/a> and draw your own woodland fairies based on the illustrated fairies in the book!<\/p>\n

Discover Multicultural Children\u2019s Books<\/h2>\n

Take a trip to your local library and ask your librarian for some multicultural children\u2019s book recommendations. Reading these books will broaden your child\u2019s global awareness by learning about different cultures, perspectives, and people from all over the world. Multicultural children\u2019s books include the following:<\/p>\n