tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post5574256228656327812..comments2023-05-24T09:45:52.821-05:00Comments on Title Magic: Savanna Kougarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-68243584575805185012008-07-03T16:45:00.000-05:002008-07-03T16:45:00.000-05:00My kids used to finish half the books they checked...My kids used to finish half the books they checked out in the car on the way home from the library!Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-163143848687684112008-07-03T08:13:00.000-05:002008-07-03T08:13:00.000-05:00I remember being thrilled when Harry Potter became...I remember being thrilled when Harry Potter became so popular because it introduced a lot of kids to the wonderful world of reading. I think you do have to get kids hooked early then they will have a life time of joy from books. My hat is off to libriarians everywhere since I wouldn't be the reader or the writer I am today without them! :)Anitra Lynn McLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797697362449591887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-29747893162838921462008-07-02T09:19:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:19:00.000-05:00That was my favorite prize, too. But back when I ...That was my favorite prize, too. But back when I was participating, it was read, read, read, get a free book at the end of the summer. Here, there are special guests, hour-long storytimes, music, and all sorts of different prizes!Mel Hiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945592428034100547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-14150614732427996832008-07-02T09:06:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:06:00.000-05:00Hi Mel,I'm glad you wrote this. It's important to ...Hi Mel,<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you wrote this. It's important to remind the world that you have to cultivate a child's mind and get them started on reading early on in life. Many people forget how important reading is. Not only is it beneficial for the developing brain, but it is an important factor in molding a person's character.Mai Christy Thaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753134885177130682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-76440848014197775232008-07-02T06:39:00.000-05:002008-07-02T06:39:00.000-05:00Mel, How wonderful! Both my kids didthe summer r...Mel,<BR/> How wonderful! Both my kids did<BR/>the summer reading programs for years. We've stopped lately--my son got too old (?not possible) and my daughter got frustrated with the prizes. McDonalds Happy Meal toys are sturdier! Now, she reads for fun.<BR/> But the funny thing is, she's like you, Sav, she read more for fun during the school year. Swimming is eating up her time, the rest she just wants to play (which is great, too).<BR/> So, thank you, Mel, for the summer reading program--by the way, my kids' fave prize was a free <BR/>book!<BR/> LexieLexie O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852547353184636030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-32257250396824963272008-07-02T03:26:00.000-05:002008-07-02T03:26:00.000-05:00Mel, it must be wonderful to introduce kids to the...Mel, it must be wonderful to introduce kids to the pleasure of reading. Have fun!Helen Scott Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254001495060374379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-3314132091572652262008-07-01T23:27:00.000-05:002008-07-01T23:27:00.000-05:00Oh Mel, you put it beautifully. Although, as a kid...Oh Mel, you put it beautifully. Although, as a kid, while I read a lot in the summer, I actually read more books just for pleasure during the school year -- 'cause, I was outside running around a lot.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.com