Contents

• Welcome parents
• How do we learn to read?
• How can parents help children to be good readers?
• How can parents improve their own reading skills?
• Your local library
• Your school library
• How to choose a good book
• Recommended reading for grades 1 to 3
• Kids' picks
• Tips for parents:
  • Tip #1: Talk to your child
  • Tip #2: Make reading fun
  • Tip #3: Read every day
  • Tip #4: Set and example
  • Tip #5: Talk about books
  • Tip #6: Listen to your child read
  • Tip #7: Create your own library at home
  • Tip #8: Know what girls and boys like to read
  • Tip #9: Questions to ask your child's teacher
• Colouring Sheets