Sunday, December 30, 2012
ReadKiddoRead asked authors, athletes and celebrities to share their favorite books.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Courtesy of the ReadKiddoRead Foundation Did you give books to your kids as gifts this holiday season? Which did you pick for friends and family? ReadKiddoRead asked authors, athletes and celebrities to finish this sentence: The Best Gift I Ever Got Was a Book, and That Book Was _____. Pick up some of these favorites for the kids in your life, or browse through ReadKiddoRead.com for books that are sure to please any young person this holiday season. Mark Teixeira The best gift I ever got was a book; it was The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris. The book is The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, given to me by my friend and high school principal, Barry Fitzpatrick. While I can't single out any book as my favorite, this book stands out …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Bestselling author James Patterson offers advice on making your child an avid reader—plus, a great fall reading list to get you started.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
At Patch we're always trying to pull together into one place all of the best local resources on every topic, including books and reading. We have the good fortune to be working with best-selling author James Patterson in this endeavor, and we'll be sharing his reading list selections for every age here on Patch. Plus, we'll showcase reading lists from our local librarians, bookstores, and you—our readers. But first: An open letter to moms and dads of reluctant readers from James Patterson. Dear moms and dads, I’ve had the good fortune to meet hundreds of teachers and librarians around the country. They always wow me with their tips and tricks to get kids into reading. I thought it was time to get these great ideas out in the open so you …
Friday, July 20, 2012
Looking for some enjoyable summer reading? Check out what Patch editors from around the region say are some of their favorite reads.
In Patch's ongoing committment to summer reading, Needham Patch Editor Becca Manning and other editors from around the region decided to team up and offer readers a list of some of our favorite books. So take a look at the "Patch Bookshelf." You might find your next favorite book on it!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options for preschoolers and children ages 2-7, check out this list of "The Best Illustrated Books" from James Patterson. Read one, or read 'em all—and post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! "Shark vs. Train" by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? "Blackout" by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! "Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories" by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question-and-…
Wendy Schapiro
8:08 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
Grahame, Javi is an old friend of mine! Thanks for recommending his work! more ›