Getting Started With Books:
Read books for free by visiting the public
library regularly with your family. Set a family reading time.
Check garage sales, library sales, school
book fairs, and second-hand shops for bargains on books.
Hold a book swap with friends or neighbors.
Check the internet for bargain or used
books. Half.com found at: http://half.ebay.com/index.jsp
is one such site.
Keep each of your children’s books in a
special place.
Decorate a cardboard box or an orange crate
with their name, “Ben’s Books” for example.
Teach your children to handle books gently.
If a book becomes damaged, say “Let’s try to fix
it. Next time I’m sure you’ll be more careful.” Praise your child whenever
he/she handles their book well, puts it away, etc.
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