Classics

We are devotees of the power of reading aloud to children, of course (and you will know why you and your little ones all love storytime so much when you finish The Read Aloud Handbook). And we are the primary readers in our houses, but we aren't the only readers. Sometimes an older sibling or cousin or neighbor is pressed into service. A grandparent is a cherished guest reader. And in the car, or during a child's quiet time in her room, or in other spots where a CD or mp3 version suits the practicalities best, we love to open our preschoolers' ears to some wonderful children's books on CD. Read More »

Classics: What are the classics? The classics, for us, are the books we cannot do without. These are the books we need when we are cooped up in the house on a rainy day, or at home with a sick child. These are the books we love to read night after night, year after year, to child after child. These are the books that teach our kids that reading can be an unending source of joy. Some were written a long time ago, but these are the books that never get old. Read More »