Words Worth
♥’s Schools!
We offer a school discount
program and more for area teachers. Please email
Tricia for more info.
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Children's Books
Is there a child in
your life? Words Worth has made it easier to find something for the
kids you know and the ones you barely see. Our selection of picture
books, classics and beginning readers is handpicked and well loved
by staff. Pirates, Princesses and Ballerinas, Fairies, Egypt,
Knights and Castles, Dragons and Wizards, Spies, Sports and of
course Dinosaurs all have their very own section in our children's
area. Each shelf is full of books, plush toys, tattoos and activity
kits. This is an easy way to find something special for every child
that you know. We also carry blocks and puzzles specially created
for little fingers to explore and enjoy. And for new moms: our kids
section and store is breast-feeding friendly!
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July Kids Picks:
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Baby Hustle
by Jane Schoenberg
...is my new favorite baby book! Dance along with your wee one
while singing the lyrics about rushing around the house to
pack up the diaper bag and get baby ready to go. The bright
colours will captivate little eyes and the moveable parts just
add to the shake shake shake baby dancing feeling of the book.
This is a good one for new mom and dads who will only be able
to relate to the exhausted parents at the end of the book!
Another baby book that we just discovered: Baby! Baby!
by Vick Ceelen. This book features adorable photos of
human babies opposite animal babies that feature similar
expressions. A wordless book that is perfect for baby showers. --Bronwyn
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Instructions
by Neil Gaiman
I'm not sure if it's because of his streak of literary award
wins, but Neil Gaiman really pops them out! Everytime I turn
around the man has written another book; it was just a few
months ago I was reviewing Blueberry Girl for one of our
newsletters. And a cynical reader might think the quality of
imagination from an author like this might be in question, but
his newest, Instructions, really caught me offguard.
Instructions is not a fairy tale, but a meta fairy tale. A
Puss N' Boots type character, addressed by the narrator as if
it were the reader, moves through a story with all the clichés
and images in popular fairy tales. The narrator gives wise and
simple advice, such as if you find three princesses, don't
trust the youngest one and if an eagle gives you a feather
keep it safe. All general, fairy tale information for a
journey.
Where this book starts to pull at my heartstrings is the
overarching story, the tone that develops as a journey through
a life lived with wisdom and creativity. I can imagine reading
this to my niece when she's old enough, let's say around 5,
and onwards through her life. Instructions is a surprisingly
good choice for graduates and a terrific read-aloud for kids
on a rainy day. Read it through and see how touching it is.
-- Mandy
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Barnes and
the Brains series by Kenneth Oppel
This is a fun action-packed series from the same
author of the Silverwing/Sunwing books. Giles Barnes and his
friends Tina and Kevin Quark (ie the Brains) get into all
sorts of adventures that require their science and detective
skills. Whether it's ghost birds, invisible magicians, or
renegade robots, Barnes and the Brains are on the case. This
series features six exciting titles for junior readers. A
great pick for summer!
-- Bronwyn
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Beryl: A
Pig's Tale by Jane Simmons
I first fell in love
with the illustrations in Beryl: A Pig's Tale because they are
so charming and remind me of The Mole Sisters,
one of my favourite series for kids. Beryl has so much
personality on every page, along with all the other creatures
(mostly pigs) she meets. There are even little pig's foot
tracks across some pages.
And then I was struck by the tone of the book, which reminded
me of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,
which is darker, as far as kid's books goes. Although there is
a strong history of main characters in children's fiction
having to deal with serious situations. Beryl goes from a
lonely life with a tough past, to finding family and a much
sought after home. What happens in between is a series of
adventures that will entertain . --Mandy
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Calling All Teachers! |
 Words
Worth Books is planning an exclusive evening in September just for
you! We will have lots of great kids books,
classroom support material and a special discount. But first we need
your EMAIL! If you are a teacher or a school librian or
administrator
please send us your e-mail address,
name and the school you're with! |
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Upcoming Kids Events:
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Family Time at
Words Worth
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the date
for more
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Check back for
amazing events coming Fall 2010
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Books & Babies
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Check back for our Fall dates - coming soon! |
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Importance of Reading to
Children |
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Parents who read aloud to their kids
provide a strong, positive influence and build a foundation for a
lifetime of significant benefits for their children. Reading
together is a simple and enjoyable way to take time for your family
in a hectic day. Reading kids books aloud to your kids is just plain
fun! It is a wonderful way to bond that fosters important one-on-one
communication with our kids. It shows your children that they are
important to you. It molds kids into becoming readers and that will
significantly increase our children's chances for school and life
success. It helps our children master language development. Reading
to kids builds listening skills, increase attention span, and the
ability to concentrate at length. It also helps children to express
themselves confidently in speaking and writing. And it develops a
child's natural curiosity, creativity and IMAGINATION. You can read
to your child at any age, the earlier the better! Newborns connect
with the sound of your voice as you read to them. This is a
beautiful way to bond with your baby.
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Tips for Beginning
Readers |
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Choosing the “Just-Right” Book with
your Child:
- Five
Finger Rule: have your child count the unknown words per page.
If there are five or more, the book is too hard for them. This book
would be better as a parent read-aloud.
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Easy Books: help
kids read without difficulty and can raise their confidence such as
a favorite book that has been read multiple times. A book your child
knows, understands or can read almost every word. Your child reads
the book easily and “smoothly”.
- Just- Right Books: teach
children the most as they offer just enough challenge. They are
interested in the subject and they can tell you what is happening in
the story. Your child rereads some parts of the story to understand
it. There are a few words per page that your child needs help in
rereading. Most of the reading is smooth, only occasionally choppy.
- Hard Books: can do more harm
than good. If your child is confused about what is happening or
needs a lot of help to read this book then suggest reading it
together or aloud instead.
Before You Read:
Talk about the name of the book, the
pictures, characters etc. Predict what will happen
Strategies to Use While Reading
Together:
Look at the picture. Sound out the
letters in the word “Does that sound right?”. “What other words does
this look like?” After reading the sentence, check and see: “Does
that make sense?”. Look for patterns the child knows ie: rhyming
words. Backtrack and read again. Find a little word inside a big
word ie: WINTER. If your child pauses in their reading ask
them what they noticed
After the Reading:
Retell: “What was your favorite
part?”, “What was the most important part in the book?” Relate:
“This reminds me of...?”, “I remember when…?”, “This story makes me
think of…” Reflect: “What do you think about…?”, “Why do you
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