Kindergarten Kickoff > Parent Resources

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library is working with parents and teachers to raise a community of readers. The Library's goal is to be a vital resource for your family and early reader. For more information about helping your Kindergartner become a successful reader, call the Library's Youth Information Desk (Main Library: 248-232-2250; Westacres Branch: 248-363-4022) or go to the Library's website: www.wblib.org

Parent Reading List

Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
Mem Fox PT J649.58
Acclaimed children's author, Mem Fox, shares personal stories as well as solid information on the importance of reading to children of all ages.

Raising a Reader: A Mother's Tale of Desperation and Delight
Jennie Nash PT J028.5
A humorous account of the rewards and pitfalls of instilling a love of reading in one's child. Provides practical tips and ideas as well as recommended reading lists.

Starting Out Right: A Guide to Promoting Children's Reading Successes
National Research Council PT J372.1
This book identifies the most important issues for children learning to read and explores the authoritative answers for parents and educators. Discusses developmental milestones for young children and students.

Ready, Start, School! Nurturing and Guiding Your Child
Through Preschool and Kindergarten
Sanda Rief PT J372.21
This book focuses on children ages 3 - 5 and how parents can prepare their child for school and academic success.

Hey! Listen to This: Stories to Read Aloud
Jim Trelease PT J372.6
Reading expert Jim Trelease compiled fairy tales, folk tales and stories from around the world and arranged them for reading aloud to your child.

The Read-Aloud Handbook, 5th Edition
Jim Trelease PT J372.6
A new edition of the acclaimed literacy handbook explains the importance of reading aloud to children while offering guidance on how to set up a read-aloud atmosphere in the home or classroom and presenting more than 1,500 children's titles that are ideal for reading aloud.