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Little Literacy

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Congratulations to Deborah Allmand who won, Midnight Without a Moon from last week’s blog.

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I’m thankful that each of my five grandchildren’s parents are encouraging literacy from an early age. I was on grandma duty last week so allow me to share some pictures and videos I’ve accumulated over the years. 

At a few days old, Eleanor Edgar was introduced to Sandra Boynton.
Two years later, she’s still a fan.

At ten months, Eleanor was “selecting” books.

Now she plays alphabet games with her Mommy,

enjoys independent reading,

and shares books with her dog.

Her cousin Libbie Kasten enjoyed reading DON’T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE by Niki Masse Schoenfeldt in the car.

She memorized favorite books,

and wrote her name in the sand.
My grandson Mason Clark discovered that literacy includes receiving HOW TO CHEER UP DAD signed to him by Fred Kohler,

as well as reading Biscuit, a first reader all by himself.

Caitlin, Libbie’s big sister, was extremely proud when she began reading chapter books. She loved the Princess Posey books by Stephanie Greene.

As well as writing her own book.

Caitlin actually told her parents that she hoped to major in reading when she goes to college. Her scientific/math-minded parents raised their eyebrows about that, but she is a girl after my own heart!


My oldest granddaughter, Ebby Clark, is in fourth grade and offered these two book reviews:




I’m delighted that my grandchildren have discovered through The Cousins Club that their Grandma LOVES books!


If you’re not tired of videos yet, here is one more that will entertain the favorite toddler in your life:

As a parent or grandparent, how have you encouraged literacy? I’d love to hear your stories!


Published by carolbaldwin

Carol enjoys teaching writing and has presented at many educators' and writing conferences. She has published widely in newspapers and magazines and along with Rebecca Wheeler, co-publishes Talking Story, a newsletter for educators and media specialists. When she isn’t reading, writing, or blogging, you’ll find her walking with friends, golfing, or gardening.

24 thoughts on “Little Literacy”

  2. Ah. Such darling readers!Both of my grandbabies loved books right from the start. I read to my own from the beginning too, but it's really with my grandkids that I've taken note of how much they love tiny readerslove books.

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  9. The photos and video are all wonderful. Thank you for sharing your family. How fortunate they are to have a grandmother who loves to read to them. What a great role model you are to them, their parents and us all.

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  11. Carol, your grandchildren are just adorable. What a wonderful Grandma they have to start them off with such wonderful books so they can experience the joy of reading and where it can take them! And someday soon,they will be reading their Grandma's book :)

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  14. Ah. Such darling readers!Both of my grandbabies loved books right from the start. I read to my own from the beginning too, but it's really with my grandkids that I've taken note of how much they love tiny readerslove books.

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  21. The photos and video are all wonderful. Thank you for sharing your family. How fortunate they are to have a grandmother who loves to read to them. What a great role model you are to them, their parents and us all.

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  23. Carol, your grandchildren are just adorable. What a wonderful Grandma they have to start them off with such wonderful books so they can experience the joy of reading and where it can take them! And someday soon,they will be reading their Grandma's book :)

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