For Parents

HowTos Index

How To Encourage Your Child to Read
Here are some simple, yet effective, steps to take to encourage your child to read. These include finding children's books that relate to the child's interests, hi/lo books for the reluctant reader, read alouds and reading a book aloud with your child.

How To Use TV, Videos, DVDs and Movies to Promote Reading
Here's some advice on using TV, videos, DVDs and movies to promote reading by introducing your children to children's books by watching TV shows, movies, DVDs and videos based on children's books. Your child will, hopefully, thne be anxious to read a book about favorite characters.

How To Find Children's Books at Bargain Prices
Do you wish you could find a children's book at bargain prices? Here's a simple how to on finding new and used bargain children's books for your child.

How To Find Non-Fiction Children's Books on Animals
Does your child frequently ask for a realistic book about animals? Here are some tips on finding nonfiction children's books on animals at your library or bookstore.

How To Hold a Storytime For Preschoolers
Is your preschooler ready for a storytime? If so, here's some advice on holding a preschool storytime using children's books that make great read alouds for your child.

How To Create a Reference Library For Your Child
Don't think of picture books when you are thinking of buying a book for your child. You can start a reference library for your children even before they can read. Here's advice on children's reference books, beginning with a children's visual dictionary.