Books To Order Press Release April 5, 2007 07:49

We just distributed a press release regarding Books To Order personalized books to PR Web, one of the premier press release services on the web. You can view the release at this link.

We think it's important to spread the word about child literacy and encourage children to read more. In today's fast paced, media driven world, too many kids spend the bulk of their time sitting in front of a televsion set, or parked in front of a computer screen. And while these activities should have their place in a child's life, we think that reading also needs to be included as well. Study after study has validated the idea that children who learn to read at an early age do better in school, and have higher self esteem and self confidence. And reading opens up whole news worlds of the imagination that helps young minds develop and expand in ways that TV and video games simply can't.

So take a look at early readers and other children's books for your young child or grandchild. There are hundreds of current titles to choose from. Personalized children's books have the added advantage of allowing the young reader to see his or her own name printed right into the story line of the book, which is a powerful tool for creating joy and excitement in reading. So stop by Books To Order if you get a chance, and remember us the next time a special litttle one is having a birthday or pre-school graduation.

 
 

Create A Book Titles Added March 22, 2007 05:44

 
Create A Book Titles Added
March 22, 2007 05:44

Hello All -

We've recently added the Create A Book like of personalized children's books to our Books To Order website, which give us one of the largest selections of personalized books on the Internet. Create A Book was the original personalized children's book publisher, and they've been in business since 1982. They have some great titles, including "McGruff & Me," a book that teaches young children important safety lessons, and "Homer & Me," a baseball book that shows kids how to make the right lifestyle choices.

We've also added several new personalized Christmas books, and a series of personalized books for adults, including a Mother's Day book, a Wedding book, as well as Graduation and Retirement books. Create A Book also publishes several classic titles such as "The Train With No Name," and "The Silver Swan." For that little one in your home who's still afraid of the dark, take a look at our "Flooty Hobbs" book, in which one of those "bedtime monsters" is the main character in the story, and helps your child understand that there's nothing scary lurking under the bed.

And finally, Create A Book has several personalized birthday books that are a nice addition to our product line. They make the perfect gift for that young child who's just learning how to read, and personalized children's books make reading fun by allowing the child to see their own name printed right into the story line, along with their hometown, and the names of several friends or family members.

So stop buy and check out these wonderful books from Create A Book. You'll be glad you did.

 
 

Child Activity Books Engage Young Readers November 2, 2006 06:15

 
Child Activity Books Engage Young Readers
November 2, 2006 06:15

If you want your pre-school kids to read and learn more, you need to get them involved with child activity books of some kind. This type of children’s book engages the child directly, and causes them to be involved and concentrate more on what they’re reading.

Personalized books work great as child activity books, in that the child’s name is printed right on the pages of the book, along with his or her age, hometown, and several of their friends. The child is drawn into the story, and reads on in amazement as they find themselves participating in the storyline in some way. Suddenly reading is a fun, exciting adventure, and the youngster can’t wait to finish the book and see how the story ends.

At Books To Order, we offer a variety of personalized children’s books written around a wide array of topics. If education is what you’re looking for, we have half a dozen different titles that serve well as child activity books. Our Sesame Street line of books, for example, actively engage the child in learning to count or learning the alphabet. Young children love these books, especially when they find their own name printed alongside their favorite Sesame Street characters.

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Signals That Young Children Are Learning How To Read November 1, 2006 07:31

 
Signals That Young Children Are Learning How To Read
November 1, 2006 07:31

As they're learning to read, and recognize words and simple sentences, young chldren will show the following signs. Observe your child to see if they:

If your child is showing any or all of these signals, then there's a good chance that he or she is well on their way to becoming a proficient reader. It's important to keep working with them at this stage, so that they continue to develop their reading and language skills, and are well prepared for kindergarten and elementary school.

 
 

Childhood Reading--And Learning--Begins At Home October 31, 2006 07:18

 
Childhood Reading--And Learning--Begins At Home
October 31, 2006 07:18

If you want your pre-school kids to be better students when they get into school, you need to get involved and set up the proper home environment. A child’s literacy development begins at home, and by having children’s books around the house and reading aloud to your child, you’ll give their learning development a jump start that should carry them well into their school years and beyond.

Now spending this kid of education time with your children can be a challenge, especially if you’re a single parent. In today’s busy world, there are financial responsibilities, obligations to your spouse or partner, and the stress of running a household and keeping things together. And many kids would rather watch television or play a video game than read a children’s book. But you need to find the time to sit down with your children and go over reading fundamentals on an ongoing basis.

Many parents realize this, of course. And some have even gone to the extreme of hiring tutors for their pre-school children. I’m not necessarily in favor of this tactic - kids need time to play and be kids, and there will be enough pressure on them to perform once they get in school.

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Children's Picture Books - Not Just Pretty Pictures October 29, 2006 13:44

 
Children's Picture Books - Not Just Pretty Pictures
October 29, 2006 13:44

So what’s a children’s picture book, exactly? Well pictures, of course, along with words to go along with those pictures. While these are the two main components of a picture book, how the two are presented goes a long way toward determining what kind of book we’re referring to. The majority of picture books are written for pre-school children, but there are others that are intended for older children, teenagers, or even adults.
Most children’s picture books have simple texts so that young pre-school children can follow the story line. Some picture books can be grasped at a glance, while others have more depth, and adept children can discover detail and nuances in these books over many readings. In a well-designed picture book, the text and images work in harmony together, so that when viewed as a whole, these books become a work of art.
This interplay between text and illustration can be clearly seen in such classic picture books as "Blueberries For Sal," "Curious George," "Goodnight Moon," and "The Tale Of Peter Rabbit."
There are several major types of children’s picture books. In an illustrated book, the art and text are in equal balance. The artwork is used to compliment or emphasize an aspect of the story, not overpower it, although the illustrations are sometimes more memorable than the text. In the prize-winning picture book "One Gorilla: A Counting Book" by Atsuko Morozumi, for example, a large gorilla with a sweet, expressive face teaches children about counting, while immersing them in a series of lush, masterful illustrations.

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