I am a big advocate of reading. Whether it is the old classics, a childhood favorite or a new book that is exciting. So when I heard about this program called Book It! I just knew I had to post about it. I am going to give some general info about it below and then tell you why I am backing it.
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I personally think our children do not read enough now a days. They are so stuck on the visual media and entertainment you can't get them away from the video game or the television set. But there is so much more for them out there! Books have a unique way of making them think and almost interact with the characters. They also can go to far different lands, make exciting new friends, and do things they might never be able to do in real life. Believe me, I have visited the old west, gone to China, traveled on a pirate ship and my favorite of all, lived in the time period of Anne of Green Gables:) And all of this was done through books. Our children are missing so much!
Pizza Hut is sponsoring America's Biggest Storytime featuring Tim Tebow reading his childhood favorite, Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. How many of you remember this book? Whether you read it as a child or you read it to your child many of us grew up on Dr. Seuss:) This year your child can read along with Tim Tebow through this fun program. Book It offers children incentives to read through books. And let me tell you, the program looks great! I have gone and checked out the website and they have an area to register and enroll. It says you can also use this if you are a homeschooler!! I personally love that! Pizza Hut reading certificates and other prizes.
So, if you are interested in participating in the Book It! program, check it out. I am very excited about this opportunity for children and readers around the US!! You can check them out on Twitter and Facebook as well.
1 comment:
I agree, children need encouragement to read. It was a great escape for me as a child and the library was my favorite place to go as buying books was a luxury we couldn't afford.
Ann
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