Early Literacy Storytimes @ Your Library: Partnering With Caregivers for…

This book was filled with easily digestible information on the six early literacy skills that affect later reading ability. There is plenty of research-based information here and lots of practical advise for relating this information to caregivers.

There are sample programs and ways to relate the skills for 0-24 month old babies (pretalkers), 2 and 3 year olds (talkers), a 4 and 5 year olds (prereaders). I'll be referencing this book a lot in the future. ( )

While everyone is now heading more towards Every Child Ready to Read 2, I still find this book to be very helpful when needing to create stroytimes. There are some really great resources including themes with book suggestions and rhymes and songs. This book is particularly helpful for those starting out planning and executing stortyimes and should be in every youth services library. ( )

from OPAC summary: "Two children's librarians present practical tips for hosting storytime activities for preschoolers and their families. The emphasis is on teaching parents and caregivers how to support early literacy development in their children. The text is based on the premises and conclusions of the "Every Child Ready to Read @ your library" program developed by the American Library Association and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Annotation #169;2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)" ( )

http://www.swilsa.lib.ia.us/bookofmonth.htm#Early ( )