What Do People Do All Day? An Amazing Book by Richard Scarry

What Do People Do All Day?

Which Richard Scarry read-aloud should you pick if you want to share an unforgettable time with your kid?

This may sound like a simple question, but the answer is far from obvious.

Admittedly, Scarry is so famous that he does not need an introduction.

But a cursory glance at his output - 300 books in total - begs the question: Where should you start?

Scarry's books are very diverse ... from story books to coloring books, from board books to pop-up books with little flaps.

Look hard enough and you will find what you are seeking.

Admittedly, some of them work better as read-alouds and others work better as 'read-alones'.

This year I found out the ultimate read-aloud pleasure  - reading a Richard Scarry book aloud to my twins.

So, if you haven't tried yet - Read Aloud Dad says take the plunge!

Although Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day? was in our house for more than a year, shamefacedly I have to admit we never read it aloud.

In fact, it was only during our recent summer holidays - earlier this month - that I first considered it as a read-aloud.

My mistake!

The No.1 Way To Excite Children About Reading

Do you want your kid to love reading and learning?

Ahhh, yes.... the ultimate parental fantasy!

Your reasons don't really matter.

Some parents want their kids to read more in order to keep up their test scores in school.

Others simply want their children to spend their time more productively (or to leave that video game console alone!)

There is a reason why you want your little pumpkins to read more and any reason that you just thought of - is a good reason in my book.

Kids reading = Kids learning.

It is true.

But if your kids are not reading or they do not love books, we need to address this problem.

Brain Quest Cards for Kids: Review

Parents.

This one is for you.

To get your job done.

To have a great time with your kids, teaching - AND laughing.

Learning - and smiling.

There is no contradiction.

It is possible, Read Aloud Dad found the ideal tool that transforms learning into FUN FUN FUN!

Forget about batteries.

Forget about electricity cords or AC adaptors.

Forget about portable DVD players and electronic devices.

It is time to introduce your kids to literacy-based fun that runs on some serious brain power.

Scaredy Squirrel

Scaredy Squirrel insists that everyone wash their hands

with antibacterial soap before reading this book.

Run ... don't walk ... to wash your hands with antibacterial soap, because this is one picture book you would be crazy to miss!

Scaredy Squirrel is simply incomparable.

Or wait.

Think of the King of The Jungle.

Scaredy is just the opposite.

So don't lose time, get to know Scaredy, before he runs back to his tree.

Scaredy pokes fun at everyone who gets so set in his/her routines that any deviation becomes heresy.

This is a book that teaches you to recognize your fears, to embrace them and then laugh your head off with your kids!

A small package that packs a big punch, Scaredy Squirrel is one of the most hysterical new picture books that we have enjoyed.

"How good is it really?", you ask.

Well, it is so good that I recently ordered the remaining four books in the Scaredy Squirrel franchise.

We just finished reading Scaredy Squirrel Makes a New Friend and we laughed our heads off. It is another hysterical addition to the series.

"How good is it really?", you ask again.

Wait, you deserve another example.

The books are so good that I am saving the remaining ones (Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party, Scaredy Squirrel at the Beach and Scaredy Squirrel at Night) as special treats for my two little pumpkins.

And its not the kids who enjoying themselves only.

Parents must be ecstatic - reading aloud books like these!