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1000 Books Before Kindergarten<\/a> | 100 Books Before High School<\/a> | Book Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most effective ways to boost their brain power? The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child understand the sounds letters make, develop a bigger vocabulary, and build background knowledge\u2014all important skills that will help prepare your child for kindergarten and for learning to read. Reading together from the beginning builds the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and learning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tips for Reading with Preschoolers<\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy your time together!<\/strong><\/p>\n Library Tools and Services<\/strong><\/p>\n Your library can help you open the door to the world of reading for your child. Cards are free for residents of the six coastal counties. There are several card options, including the Read + Succeed card for families (no fines!) and the ecard if you just want digital materials and services. Read more about how to get a card\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each library in the Harrison County Library System offers regular storytimes, Summer Reading programs, and other children\u2019s programming. See our\u00a0<\/span>calendar<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for more details.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like the weekly events emailed to you, you can find a signup link for our email newsletter on the main page as well.<\/p>\n Each branch has a large variety of children\u2019s books and audio materials. Our Hoopla app offers digital books and audio for children that can be downloaded from anywhere. The free streaming service Kanopy provides extensive children\u2019s materials, such as PBS programming, and you can access it with your library card as well. View the Eservices tab on our homepage for more details.<\/p>\n Each branch also has a Children\u2019s Librarian on staff to help you with any questions you have about selecting items for your child.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”1,000 Books” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”off|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.harrisontest.lib.ms.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1000Books.png” title_text=”1000Books” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”40px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_padding=”55px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Library System participates in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program that encourages families to read together and to track their progress. Families who complete the program receive prizes for reading milestones and a certificate and prize on completion.<\/p>\n You can pick up a tracking log at your branch or print one\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can sign up\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”100 Books” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”center” header_text_align_last_edited=”off|phone” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 100 Books Before High School (for children first grade and up)<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”40px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our Library System also has a 100 Books Before High School program for children in first grade and up. Like the 1,000 Books program, families read together and track their progress. Readers completing the program milestones receive prizes. You can sign up\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can pick up a tracking log at your branch or print one\u00a0<\/span>here<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.harrisontest.lib.ms.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/100.png” title_text=”100″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”55px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Book Ideas” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=”40px” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Additional Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n There are many resources online to help inspire you. Here are a few places where you can find great information on your child\u2019s development needs.<\/p>\n PBS:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/why-reading-aloud-to-kids-helps-them-thrive<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>website, shows, tips. <\/p>\n Book Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n Ages Birth to Toddler<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep in mind that just spending time with your child and reading is the most important part of reading together, so don\u2019t worry about picking the \u201cright\u201d books. However, sometimes it\u2019s hard to choose, so here are some short and fun books that you both will enjoy. Please don\u2019t hesitate to ask our staff for help with suggestions. Hoopla also has a collection of suggested books for the 1,000 Books program.<\/p>\n Preschool<\/strong><\/p>\n Kindergarten<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Ideas for First Grade and Up<\/strong><\/p>\n Even when your child becomes more and more able to read alone, reading with parents is still important. You can also take turns reading as their skills develop and let them read to you. Remember that reading should be fun, and let your child help pick books that interest them.<\/p>\n Read together<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Any books you already enjoy! Children often enjoy reading books again and again, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that!<\/p>\n A few classics to try together:<\/p>\n Each child will have different interests, so ask your librarian for help choosing titles.<\/p>\n Beginning Readers<\/strong><\/p>\n Try our \u201cI Can Read\u201d and \u201cStep Into Reading\u201d series. These simple books are available on a large variety of topics. There are dozens of great series and even more individual titles to choose from, so let your child explore, and ask your librarian for guidance!<\/p>\n A few popular titles:<\/p>\n Chapter Books<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n Below are some resources to help you help your child continue to develop as a reader.<\/p>\n Ask your branch librarian for book suggestions, and let your child explore their favorite topics!<\/p>\n Reading Bear\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.readingbear.org\/<\/a> is\u00a0<\/span>a wonderful, free tool for learning phonics building blocks<\/p>\n\n
Vroom:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.vroom.org\/<\/a>\u00a0 website and app with simple tips on nurturing learning.
https:\/\/talkingisteaching.org\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>website with more tips and information about early learning.
Reading Bear\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.readingbear.org\/<\/a> is\u00a0<\/span>a wonderful, free tool for learning phonics building blocks.<\/p>\n\n
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