Grammy & Grandpa Read

Friday, July 7, 2023

10 Books About Camping

Here's a list of ten children's books that revolve around the theme of camping:

1. "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee" by Chris Van Dusen

2. "Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping" by Mélanie Watt

3. "Curious George Goes Camping" by Margret Rey

4. "Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping" by Peggy Parish

5. "S Is for S'mores: A Camping Alphabet" by Helen Foster James

6. "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night" by Cynthia Rylant

7. "Froggy Goes to Camp" by Jonathan London

8. "The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks" by Barb Rosenstock

9. "The Berenstain Bears Go To Camp" by Stan and Jan Berenstain

10. "Olivia Goes Camping" by Alex Harvey

These books offer fun and adventurous stories centered around the camping experience, perfect for young readers who are curious about outdoor adventures and nature. Enjoy reading and exploring the camping world through these delightful children's books!

Let us know what you think. Do you have a favorite camping book?

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

13 Books to Celebrate America

This Independence Day, explore great books and patriotic stories to honor the people and places that make our nation special.

1-"Oh Say Can You See?" by Sheela Keenan

2-"Fly Guy Presents - The White House" by Tedd Arnold

3-"A True Book- The Founding Mothers of America" by Selene Castrovilla

4-"For Which We Stand" by Jeff Foster

5-"I Survived #15- I Survived The American Revolution" by Lauren Tarshis

6-"My First Biography-Abraham Lincoln" by Marion Dane Bauer

7-"We Have a Constitution" by Ann Bonwill

8-"I Am #5-George Washington" by Ms. Grace Norwich

9-"Of Thee I Sing: A Letter To My Daughters" by Barack Obama

*10-"The Night Before the Fourth of July" by Natasha Wing

*11-"Red, White and Boom" by Lee Wardlaw

*12-"Fourth of July Mice" by Bethany Roberts

*13-"Corduroy's 4th of July" by Don Freeman

The majority of this list was taken from the Scholastic Newsletter.

*This book is available to watch on our YouTube channel.

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Friday, June 30, 2023

We Love Books

One of the reasons Grandpa and I started our YouTube channel is to share our love for books with our grandchildren. We still have tons of children’s books from when our children were growing up and Grandpa still has some from his childhood. We couldn’t bare to get rid of them so we started reading them on YouTube.

We quickly realized that a read aloud book channel could benefit other children too. Our blog is meant to help parents understand the importance of reading to our children as well as share more about the books read. And to share great deals on books and other family items.

I strongly recommend having books available for your children to read. Access to books at home plays a crucial role in children's literacy development. Here are some general statistics regarding literacy and the presence of books at home:

1. Children with access to books at home tend to have better literacy skills. According to research, children who grow up in homes with many books score higher on reading assessments.

2. In low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books to children is often significantly lower compared to higher-income areas. This lack of access to books can have a negative impact on literacy rates.

3. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, children who are read to at home and have access to books are more likely to perform well in reading proficiency tests.

4. The 2019 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) found that students who had more books at home scored higher in reading comprehension tests, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

5. Research from the United States Department of Education shows that children who have access to a variety of reading materials at home are more likely to become proficient readers.

These statistics highlight the importance of providing children with access to books at home to foster their literacy skills and overall educational development.

Amazon Prime Days are right around (July 11-12) the corner and I am going to share kids books which are 40% or more off their list price.