As the mom of four young children, one of whom is special needs’, finding time to read to myself let alone the four other children can be difficult at times. We established 10 minutes every evening when we read to our children before bed. Many people read bedtime stories; the difference for us is we continued once our children became literate. What changed was who did the reading. Our oldest read very well now so we take turns between mommy, daddy, and the older two reading to the other five.

My husband and I sit and listen as the older children read and they sit and listen as we read. Next we allow them 30 minutes after they go to bed to read quietly on their bunk. Since the younger two cannot yet read, they have the lights out and listen to books on tape. That way they to have 30 minutes every evening to allow their imagination to soar in a story.

I also listen to books on CD when doing housework and my children see me do this. If they come down early in the morning they will also see me sitting quietly for 15 to 20 minutes reading a book.
Getting children to read isn't hard, if your children associated with pleasant times rather than only home work. If the only reading your child gets is a textbook, it can become drudgery. Take them to the library to find a book that they’ll enjoy. Then sit beside them and read your book as they read theirs.

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Magpie Press  was established in 2005 expressly to publish the middle-grade adventure series entitled Tommy Wilson, Junior Veterinarian. The first book in the series, The Case of the Wounded Jack Rabbit, is rapidly becoming a hot seller, taking its place as one of Kern County's bestsellers among local authors!
The Banner of Truth  founders believed that much of the best literature of historic Christianity had been allowed to fall into oblivion and that its recovery under God could well lead not only to a strengthening of the Church today but to true revival.
Beautiful Feet Books  has been supplying quality literature to the home education and private school markets. Beautiful Feet Books is committed to integrating the best works of children's literature into every aspect of the educational curriculum by publishing noted authors and by providing study guides that enable parents and teachers to incorporate those works easily into a comprehensive curriculum.
Bethlehem Books  is a small, home-grown publishing company dedicated to restoring to children and families a treasury of wholesome, character-building literature.
Mary Ruth Books  created with the idea of stimulating young children to enjoy reading while they are
practicing the strategies necessary for becoming successful readers. It is documented that high-level reading skills have a direct effect on academic success.
Kingdom Series   is the home of Perfect Praise Publishing is a Christian, a family-owned and operated publishing company that began in 1999. They have quality books and media that teach Biblical values, morals, and character. Their current works include Kingdom’s Dawn, Kingdom’s Hope, Kingdom’s Edge, Kingdom’s Call, Kingdom’s Quest, Kingdom’s Reign, and audio book dramas for each of the six titles of the Kingdom Series. Their future works will include The Knights of Arrethtrae series; companion books to the Kingdom Series. The first title is Sir Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lione.

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