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Welcome to the joy of reading! Reading

is one of the best ways to learn and

grow. By reading with your children

when they are young – even before

they begin to talk – they will discover

real and imaginary worlds, which will

awaken their curiosity and keep them

reading for years to come.

Picture books: For children ages 0-5. A story told through vivid pictures – some don’t even use words! Play “What’s that?” by pointing to objects on the page and having children name what they see.Suggested Books: Brown Sugar Babies by Charles R. Smith; Abuela by Arthur Dorros, illustrated by Elisa Kleven

ABC and counting books: For children ages 3-4. Fun and colorful illustrations of the alphabet and numbers. Count on your fi ngers as you read the numbers aloud to help connect the printed numbers to the words they know. Suggested Books: One Is a Drummer: A Book of Numbers by Roseanne Thong and Grace Lin; Best Counting Book Ever / El mejor libro para contar by Richard Scarry

Repeating pattern books: For children ages 2-5. Repeated words and simple plots make it easy for kids to join in. Encourage your children to join in while you read, and pause to let them fi ll in a rhyming word or repeating line.Suggested Books: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr., illustrated by Eric Carle; Sip, Slurp, Soup, Soup / Caldo, Caldo, Caldo, by Diane Gonzales Bertrand

Rhymes and poetry: For children ages 0-5. Nursery rhymes, fairy tales and folktales from various cultures. Ask questions like “What do you think is going to happen next?” or “Why do you think he did that?”Suggested Books: The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton; Honey, Leola and the Honeybears: An African-American Retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Melodye Benson Rosales

on your MARK…

let’s READ! GET SET…ABCDE

DID YOU KNOW...Reading skills develop in the fi rst 5 years of life. • You can see them in a baby who laughs at funny pictures, a toddler who wants his favorite book read over and over, and a preschooler who “reads” the story to you from memory.

Reading early in any language is very important • for future success in reading English.

• Children under the age of 5 who are read to regularly are better prepared for school.

Young kids learn and grow so fast –

especially when they’re having fun!

When it comes to learning to read,

it helps to have bright and colorful

pictures, words that rhyme and

repeat and stories that capture the

imagination. Here are some examples

of books that First 5 LA and Reading is

Fundamental (RIF) recommend for an

early start to reading.

tip #1Parents and kids can learn to read

together through one of First 5 LA’s Family Literacy programs. Call

1-888-FIRST5-LA to fi nd a Family Literacy program near you!

For more reading lists and advice on reading with your child, visit www.RIF.org

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aloud!Welcome to the joy of reading! Reading

is one of the best ways to learn and

grow. By reading with your children

when they are young – even before

they begin to talk – they will discover

real and imaginary worlds, which will

awaken their curiosity and keep them

reading for years to come.

Picture books: For children ages 0-5. A story told through vivid pictures – some don’t even use words! Play “What’sthat?” by pointing to objects on the pageand having children name what they see.Suggested Books: Brown Sugar Babiesby Charles R. Smith; Abuela by Arthur Dorros, illustrated by Elisa Kleven

ABC and counting books: For children ages 3-4. Fun and colorful illustrations of the alphabet and numbers. Count on your fi ngers as you read the numbers aloud tohelp connect the printed numbers to thewords they know. Suggested Books: One Is a Drummer:A Book of Numbers by Roseanne Thongand Grace Lin; Best Counting Book Ever / El mejor libro para contar byRichard Scarry

Repeating pattern books: For children ages 2-5. Repeated words and simpleplots make it easy for kids to join in.Encourage your children to join in whileyou read, and pause to let them fi ll in arhyming word or repeating line.Suggested Books: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin,Jr., illustrated by Eric Carle; Sip, Slurp,Soup, Soup / Caldo, Caldo, Caldo, byDiane Gonzales Bertrand

Rhymes and poetry: For children ages 0-5.Nursery rhymes, fairy tales and folktalesfrom various cultures. Ask questions like “What do you think is going to happennext?” or “Why do you think he did that?”Suggested Books: The Little Red Henby Byron Barton; Honey, Leola and the Honeybears: An African-American Retelling of Goldilocks and the ThreeBears by Melodye Benson Rosales

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DID YOU KNOW...Reading skills develop in the fi rst 5 years of life. • You can see them in a baby who laughs at funny pictures, a toddler who wants his favorite bookread over and over, and a preschooler who “reads”the story to you from memory.

Reading early in any language is very important• for future success in reading English.

• Children under the age of 5 who are read to regularly are better prepared for school.

Young kids learn and grow so fast –

especially when they’re having fun!

When it comes to learning to read,

it helps to have bright and colorful

pictures, words that rhyme and

repeat and stories that capture the

imagination. Here are some examples

of books that First 5 LA and Reading is

Fundamental (RIF) recommend for an

early start to reading.

tip #1Parents and kids can learn to read

together through one of First 5 LA’s Family Literacy programs. Call

1-888-FIRST5-LA to fi nd a Family ALiteracy program near you!

For more reading listsand advice on reading with your child,visit www.RIF.org

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L.A. County libraries are wonderful

resources for you and your children

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borrow your favorite books to enjoy at

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Here is a partial list of local Family PlaceLibraries – these special places provide a bright, welcoming space for youngchildren and their parents to explore a vast collection of books, toys, videos and music. Many of these libraries have books for kidsand adults in Chinese, Japanese, Korean,Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library

9945 E. Flower St., Bellfl owerCompton Library

240 West Compton Blvd., ComptonCulver City Library

4975 Overland Ave., Culver CityDiamond Bar Library

1061 South Grand Ave., Diamond BarDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library17906 South Avalon Blvd., CarsonEast L.A. Public Library

4837 East Third St., Los AngelesEast Rancho Dominguez Library4205 East Compton Blvd.,East Rancho DominguezFlorence Library

1610 East Florence Ave., Los AngelesGeorge Nye, Jr. Library

6600 Del Amo Blvd., LakewoodHawthorne Library

12700 Grevillea Ave., HawthorneLancaster Regional Library

601 W. Lancaster Blvd., LancasterValencia Library

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visit www.ReadySetGrowLA.org.

The innovative children’s and family

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maximum of six tickets per coupon. Not valid with any other

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For more information about Ready.Set.Grow! visit www.

ReadySetGrowLA.org or call 1-888-First5-LA.

For information and show times

visit our website

www.californiasciencecenter.org

or call (323) SCI-ENCE

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November is Child Literacy Month and

First 5 LA wants all parents with young

children to Read Early and Read Aloud!

Here are some easy ways to make

reading fun for everyone.

ALL activities are FREE!

places to GO & things to DO!

Read to your child every day, for at least 30 minutes.

Try reading a few minutes at a time; children may only sit for a few minutes for

a story.

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READ EARLY, READ ALOUDFAMILY STORYTIME

East L.A. Public Library 4837 East Third St., Los Angeles, 90022

Wednesday, November 12th at 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMThis is an event sponsored by First 5 LA and the East L.A. Public Library. Free book giveaways

and special guest appearances.

TEDDY BEAR STORYTIMEAltadena Public Library600 East Mariposa St., AltadenaEvery Monday, 7 PMCome snuggled in fl annel or fl eece and listen to stories, sing songs and enjoy a bedtime snack.

FAMILY CINEMABaldwin Park Library 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin ParkEvery Saturday, 1 PMThe library is more than just a great place to get books. It’s also a fun place to enjoy a family fi lm... for FREE! Join us for your favorite family fi lm and popcorn. CUENTOS PARA PEQUEÑOSSanta Monica Public Library - Fairview Branch 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa MonicaTuesdays at 10 AM from Oct 28 through Dec 9Fairview branch library’s Spanish storytime is conducted entirely in Spanish, with songs, books and traditional rhymes.

INFANT AND TODDLER STORYTIMEStudio City Branch Library12511 Moorpark St., Studio CityTuesdays at 11:30 AM from Sept 9 through Dec 9The library offers a half hour of books, music and movement in the Community Room.

STORYTIME AT BLUE CHAIR CHILDREN’S BOOKS177 North Glendora Ave., Glendora Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM This child-friendly bookstore offers stories, Toddler Musical Playtime and other activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

FAMILY PLAYTIMECity Terrace Library4025 East City Terrace Dr., Los AngelesFridays at 3 PMToddlers and preschoolers, please bring your parents to the library for a fun family play date. Toys will be provided – come with your imaginations!

KIDSPACE MUSEUM – FREE FAMILY NIGHT480 North Arroyo Blvd., PasadenaNov 4 and Dec 2 from 6 PM to 8 PMEnjoy creativity, discovery and hours of play at this interactive museum createdespecially to enrich the lives of children.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMELancaster Regional Library 601 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster Every Wednesday at 11:30 AM Preschool Storytime is fi lled with stories, music and more, join us!

First 5 LA is a unique child-advocacy organization created by California voters to invest tobacco tax revenues in programs for improving the lives of children in Los Angeles County, from prenatal through age 5. Our vision is to create a future throughout our communities where all young children are born healthy and raised in a loving and nurturing environment so that they grow up healthy, are eager to learn and reach their full potential.

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early,early,

You can fi nd many more specialFirst 5 LA reading events online at www.ReadySetGrowLA.org.

November is Child Literacy Month and

First 5 LA wants all parents with young

children to Read Early and Read Aloud!

Here are some easy ways to make

reading fun for everyone.

ALL activities are FREE!

places to GO& things to DO!

Read to your child every day, for at least 30 minutes.

Try reading a few minutes ata time; children may only sit for a few minutes for

a story.

tip #3

READ EARLY, READ ALOUDFAMILY STORYTIME

East L.A. Public Library 4837 East Third St., Los Angeles, 90022

Wednesday, November 12th at 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMThis is an event sponsored by First 5 LA and theEast L.A. Public Library. Free book giveaways

and special guest appearances.

TEDDY BEAR STORYTIMEAltadena Public Library600 East Mariposa St., AltadenaEvery Monday, 7 PMCome snuggled in fl annel or fl eece anddlisten to stories, sing songs and enjoy a bedtime snack.

FAMILY CINEMABaldwin Park Library 4181 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin ParkEvery Saturday, 1 PMThe library is more than just a great place to get books. It’s also a fun place tp place to enjoy a family fi lm... for FREE! Join uin usfor your favorite family fi lm and popcornpcorn.

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INFANT AND TODDLER STORYTIMEStudio City Branch Library12511 Moorpark St., Studio CityTuesdays at 11:30 AM from Sept 9through Dec 9The library offers a half hour of books, music and movement in theCommunity Room.

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PRESCHOOL STORYTIMELancaster Regional Library601 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster Every Wednesday at 11:30 AMPreschool Storytime is fi lled with stories,music and more, join us!

First 5 LA is a unique child-advocacy organization created by California voters to invest tobacco tax revenues in programs for improving the lives of children in Los Angeles County, from prenatal through age 5. Our vision is tocreate a future throughout our communities where all young children are born healthy and raised in a loving andnurturing environment so that they grow up healthy, are eager to learn and reach their full potential.

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