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The Gift of Classic Books and Reading Outlast Hi-Tech (Baltimore, Maryland) (October 22, 2001) – Tired of giving high-tech gifts for the holidays? Book Adventure and the International Reading Association remind parents and families not to forget the lasting joy of giving low-tech gifts. Long after the batteries have faded and gadgets are misplaced, gifts like books have positive educational benefits. Studies show that families who share their love of books can inspire children to take pleasure in reading. In addition to the enjoyment children can get from books, developing a lifelong love of reading makes a child more likely to succeed in school. Book Adventure suggests that parents and families share classic books from their youth with their children. "Timeless favorites, such as Curious George and Charlotte’s Web appeal to children as much now as they did 50 years ago," said Dr. Richard E. Bavaria, Book Adventure advisor and education expert. "Families will find that memories come to life when rereading childhood favorites." Dr. Bavaria feels that sharing this nostalgia with a child is an important part of the learning process. He adds, "When children see parents get excited about reading, it motivates the child to read, too. This type of positive influence promotes enthusiasm for reading." To help parents identify popular titles, the International Reading Association and Book Adventure compile quarterly a free age-appropriate guide that is available on the Book Adventure website (www.bookadventure.org). Below is a sample of suggested classic books:
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
3rd Grade – 5th Grade
6th Grade –8th Grade
Book Adventure’s free website, www.bookadventure.org, is a great hi-tech tool to motivate kids to read even more. The online interactive reading motivation program offers customized book lists and reading comprehension quizzes that reward students with points toward fun prizes. Parents and teachers can log onto www.bookadventure.org to follow their child’s progress. |
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