Because trouble comes in all sizes.
Reading Rainbow fans nostalgically remember their own childhood watching Levar Burton. Every episode he’d embark on a whimsical storytelling journey. Now there’s a new reason to rejoice. Mr. Burton just launched a weekly storytelling podcast. Levar Burton Reads is available for free on all platforms including iTunes and Stitcher.
Children love new challenges and adventures. But for kids learning how to read, the process can be intimidating. Toss in an older sibling gleefully taunting and undermining the younger child’s confidence, and you have the makings of an apprehensive early reader. Parents and teachers can bolster a child’s efforts but kids also need independent reading time as well. Books are a given, but also the use of educational apps can be beneficial as well. Enter Endless Reader, a fun app for the iPhone and iPad geared towards early readers from the creative team at Originator.
Growing up I was always a fan of comedy teams ranging from Abbott and Costello to Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. You could always count on them to deliver witty banter and outrageous adventures. As a parent, I was thrilled to discover the children’s book “I Broke My Trunk!” by Mo Willems. A whimsical tale in a series of books starring the unlikely pairing of a sweet natured elephant named Gerald and a plucky outspoken pig named Piggie.