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May is National Get Caught Reading Month— “…pick up a book and read to a child!”

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SHARE THE LOVE OF READING Bette Reading with Sam 2017May is NATIONAL GET CAUGHT READING MONTH—perfect time to discover and share why reading aloud with kids of all ages is so important. Happy Reading with the kids in your life (family, neighborhood, local schools, library) every day! ~Bette A. Stevens, Maine author/illustrator

“You’re never too old,

 too wacky, to wild

 to pick up a book

 and read to a child.” 

 ~Dr. Seuss

Benefits of Reading with Kids of All Ages

https://4writersandreaders.com/2018/05/24/inspiring-kids-of-all-ages-one-book-at-a-time-getcaughtreading/

“The Hidden Benefits of Reading Aloud—Even for Older Kids” 

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I posted this piece a while back…

With my son’s 4th grade year coming to an end, I find this information more timely than ever.

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I love picture books, and I often write about them.  In my post, Top 10 Reasons Picture Books Rock, I touch upon the importance of continuing to read aloud to your child even AFTER he/she is able to read independently. Please note that although children may be ready for early readers and chapter books, I implore parents to continue reading picture books with/to your children. There is no better way to connect at the end of a hectic day than to get lost in a picture book together. This ritual is one you can continue well into their teen years (yes, really, I promise). A child should not be denied this sacred time with you, just because he has “grown up”. Reading…

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Comments on: "May is National Get Caught Reading Month— “…pick up a book and read to a child!”" (49)

  1. The Cozy Pages's avatar
    The Cozy Pages said:
    05/17/2019 at 10:17 pm

    What a great theme for the month!

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  2. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar
    Teagan R. Geneviene said:
    05/15/2019 at 2:52 pm

    Marvelous, Bette. Thanks for promoting Get Caught Reading Month. Hugs on the wing!

    Liked by 1 person

  3. D. Wallace Peach's avatar
    D. Wallace Peach said:
    05/14/2019 at 7:30 pm

    Awesome share, Bette. Everyday is “get caught reading to a child” day!

    Liked by 1 person

  4. kaylaannauthor's avatar
    kaylaannauthor said:
    05/13/2019 at 4:35 pm

    I love that we have a month for reading! But how did I not know about this before????

    Liked by 1 person

  5. AuthorJoePerroneJr's avatar
    AuthorJoePerroneJr said:
    05/12/2019 at 8:56 am

    How very ironic. During our recent move, we were without TV or Internet for over two weeks. I can’t imagine how I would have passed the time had it not been for some old friends: my books. I must have read three complete books during that time, and now find myself hungering to read more. Sometimes, less is truly more! Happy Mother’s Day. 🙂

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  6. Norah's avatar
    Norah said:
    05/12/2019 at 7:57 am

    Every month should be Get Caught Reading Month. Great share, Bette. ❤

    Liked by 1 person

  7. robbiesinspiration's avatar
    robbiesinspiration said:
    05/11/2019 at 12:04 pm

    Thanks for sharing these articles, Bette. There is nothing like reading.

    Liked by 1 person

  8. smilecalm's avatar
    smilecalm said:
    05/11/2019 at 8:23 am

    wonderful encouragement, Betty!
    i volunteer at an elementary school’s
    reading program and let the kids
    read to me 🙂

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/14/2019 at 9:04 pm

      That is so awesome! ❤ I'm sure the kids love to see you coming… As a teacher, I know that kids love having guests and what could be better than an adult who comes to listen to them. Kudos, my friend! xo

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  9. DutchIl's avatar
    DutchIl said:
    05/10/2019 at 3:04 pm

    Don’t have books because of storage and cost but do have my trusty Kindle and I do read… perhaps some time in the future may see more of the adventures of Matilda, Grasshopper and the rest of their friends???… 🙂
    Dear lady, with a book and a bit of wine perhaps, have a wonderful Mothers Day (and every day) and hope it is filled with peace, love and happiness and life is all that you wish for it to be!…:)

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/14/2019 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Larry. I had a beautiful Mother’s Day filled with the blessings of your lovely wishes. Words written and spoken are treasures that open the world to us all. ❤ I'm awaiting for the proof copy of MY MAINE (print edition) to arrive this week and feeling blessed that we have eBooks as well–working on that edition now. Have a beautiful week, my friend.

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  10. roughwighting's avatar
    roughwighting said:
    05/10/2019 at 6:41 am

    Reading aloud to a child….or ANYONE…is magic. Yes, we help develop a child’s imagination, love of reading, and delight in the magic of words when we read to him/her. But I’ve noticed that adults love to be read to also. Look at the success of Audibles! 🙂

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  11. Ultra's avatar
    Ultra said:
    05/10/2019 at 2:19 am

    Children’s development is better if they read books. It’s a window to the world!
    greetings

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  12. Tea With Jennifer's avatar
    Tea With Jennifer said:
    05/10/2019 at 1:14 am

    My grandies love reading 😀
    ♥ Jennifer

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  13. Marilyn Armstrong's avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong said:
    05/10/2019 at 12:35 am

    The youngest child in our family now is (gasp) 22 — my granddaughter. But she learned to read because I read to her and one day, she said “Granma, now I want to read to you.” And she did.

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    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/10/2019 at 3:11 pm

      I’m gasping too! Ceilia, our youngest grandgirl will be 22 next month…how the time flies and how blessed we are to have shared and watched their love of reading grow with them. Thanks so much for stopping to share your memories. 💞 P.S. Still working to try to get WordPress to get my blog back in order… My poetry book (paperback) is nearly ready and must work on the digital copy which will have fewer photos and needs to be formatted differently. Fingers crossed all around… Have a beautiful weekend and a blessed Mother’s Day! xoxoxo

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  14. balroop2013's avatar
    balroop2013 said:
    05/09/2019 at 9:36 pm

    I have fond memories of reading to my girls and now I feel privileged to read to my grandkids. Thanks for the reminder Bette. Happy reading!

    Liked by 1 person

    • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
      Bette A. Stevens said:
      05/10/2019 at 3:06 pm

      Reading to and with our grands is a privilege and a blessing, Balroop. Treasured moments to savor and share… Blessings and love to you and yours, dear friend. 💞

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  15. Jacquie Biggar's avatar
    Jacquie Biggar said:
    05/09/2019 at 12:56 pm

    Some of my favorite reading memories are when my grandma read to me. I’d like to think I’ve passed that legacy on to my daughter and grandson. 🙂

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  16. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author said:
    05/09/2019 at 12:53 pm

    What a beautiful picture, Bette:) Happy National Get Caught Reading Month!

    Liked by 1 person

  17. rijanjks's avatar
    rijanjks said:
    05/09/2019 at 12:27 pm

    Absolutely! What a wonderful month to celebrate reading!

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  18. Annika Perry's avatar
    Annika Perry said:
    05/09/2019 at 11:50 am

    Great to have a month set aside to celebrate this very important and rewarding activity … and hope it continues into the the rest of the year as well! 😀

    Liked by 1 person

  19. delphini510's avatar
    delphini510 said:
    05/09/2019 at 11:45 am

    Great Bette, I totally agree with you and Dr. Seuss.
    Benefits both the reader and the listener.

    miriam

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  20. Jill Weatherholt's avatar
    Jill Weatherholt said:
    05/09/2019 at 11:05 am

    This is wonderful, Bette! ❤

    Liked by 1 person

  21. Darlene's avatar
    Darlene said:
    05/09/2019 at 10:58 am

    A great article. Happy Get Caught Reading month!!

    Liked by 1 person

  22. awisewomansjourney's avatar
    awisewomansjourney said:
    05/09/2019 at 10:57 am

    This is great Bette thank you! ❤️️

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  23. Sandee's avatar
    Sandee said:
    05/09/2019 at 10:17 am

    This reminds me of my first granddaughter. I bought her tons of books and each night she would bring several for me to read to her. She’s fall asleep at some point, but it’s a fond memory

    Have a fabulous day, Bette. ♥

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  24. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    Bette A. Stevens said:
    05/04/2016 at 7:50 pm

    Thanks so much! Send me your FB page link so I can LIKE & SHARE… xo

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  25. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    Bette A. Stevens said:
    05/02/2016 at 6:31 pm

    You bet, Catalina! 🙂 ❤

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  26. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    Bette A. Stevens said:
    05/02/2016 at 6:30 pm

    Wonderful, Micki! How rewarding and it’s so important to talk about books with the kids. Have lots of fun with your grands! 🙂 ❤

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