Celebrate National Read a Book Day with The Norment School!

Happy National Read a Book Day!

Today, September 6th, is National Read a Book Day—a perfect opportunity to celebrate the joy and importance of reading with your children. At The Norment School, we believe in the transformative power of books, especially in the early years of development. Reading aloud to children from a young age not only fosters a love for stories but also plays a crucial role in their cognitive and language development.

Importance of Reading to Young Children:

1. Language Development: Reading exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary and helps them learn new words in context.

2. Cognitive Skills: It stimulates brain development and enhances concentration and memory skills.

3. Imagination and Creativity: Books open doors to imaginary worlds and encourage creative thinking.

4. Bonding Time: Reading together creates a special bond between children and parents, fostering a sense of security and emotional well-being.

5. Preparation for School: It introduces basic concepts such as numbers, colors, shapes, and social skills like empathy and cooperation.

To celebrate this special day, here are some recommended books for different age groups:

Books for Infants:

1. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown

2. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

3. "Peek-A Who?" by Nina Laden

4. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

5. "Where Is Baby's Belly Button?" by Karen Katz

6. "Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes" by Mem Fox

7. "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

8. "Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell

9. "Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney

10. "Big Red Barn" by Margaret Wise Brown

Books for Toddlers:

1. "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats

2. "Press Here" by Hervé Tullet

3. "Giraffes Can't Dance" by Giles Andreae

4. "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen

5. "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney

6. "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems

7. "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin

8. "Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina

9. "Good Night, Gorilla" by Peggy Rathmann

10. "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper

    
    

Books for Preschoolers:

1. "The Very Busy Spider" by Eric Carle

2. "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson

3. "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin

4. "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson

5. "Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems

6. "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

7. "Extra Yarn" by Mac Barnett

8. "I Want My Hat Back" by Jon Klassen

9. "Stuck" by Oliver Jeffers

10. "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs

We hope you find these recommendations helpful and encourage you to explore these wonderful books with your children.

Happy reading!