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Direct linkAnderson, Kimberly L.; Atkinson, Terry S.; Swaggerty, Elizabeth A.; O'Brien, Kevin – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2019
This article presents findings from the first year of a multiyear investigation of the implementation of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) book distribution program as part of one community's long-term initiative to improve early literacy skills. The authors describe (a) the study's logic model and associated theory of change, (b)…
Descriptors: Books, Reading Programs, Program Effectiveness, Emergent Literacy
Nelson, Robert L. – 1989
Several points need to be addressed when selecting humorous books for children. First, people of all ages react to humor in different ways; therefore, what one child finds funny another may not. Care must therefore be taken in sharing books with and recommending books for children. Second, humor itself is difficult to define, but humor should…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Humor
Peer reviewedDonovan, Carol A.; Milewicz, Elizabeth J.; Smolkin, Laura B. – Young Children, 2003
Describes children's early use of oral and written language for different purposes. Advocates fostering early appreciation of a variety of texts to cultivate children's disposition to read and write for enjoyment, information, and communication. Presents ideas for using the talking, reading, and writing done every day by young children to develop…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Emergent Literacy
Download full textPerkinson, Kathryn – 1989
Focusing on the cooperative role of parents and public libraries in stimulating reading interests in children of all ages, this booklet addresses the following issues: (1) getting children interested in reading (reading aloud to children; encouraging children to read to you; starting a home library; showing children that you enjoy reading;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Childhood Interests, Disabilities
Perkinson, Kathryn – 1992
Focusing on the cooperative role of parents and public libraries in stimulating reading interests in children of all ages, this booklet addresses the following issues: (1) getting children interested in reading (reading aloud to children; encouraging children to read to you; starting a home library; showing children that you enjoy reading;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Childhood Interests, Disabilities
Perkinson, Kathryn – 1996
Parents can awaken their children to the joy of learning by encouraging their imagination and curiosity. This booklet is one in a series of topical books written to help parents encourage children to study, learn, and stay in school. All of the books in this series tie in with the National Education Goals for the year 2000. This booklet addresses…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Books, Childhood Interests
