Learning to read opens up a world of possibilities. When your child walks through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia with Lucy Pevensie or rides with Harry Potter on the train to Hogwarts, they connect to something beyond their own experiences. In the U.S., April 23 is World Book Day, and the date commemorates the deaths of legendary authors Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth of author Vladimir Nabokov. World Book Day is the perfect time to sit down with your family and let yourself be transported to new worlds. So, here are three great stories to help you take young readers on brand-new adventures. FOR THE ELEMENTARY READER: ‘SONG OF THE WILD: A FIRST BOOK OF ANIMALS’ “Song of the Wild” makes a great read-aloud book for beginner readers because they can get lost in the beautiful artwork while you read the text. Written in prose and rhyming poems, this book showcases sprawling landscapes — savannahs, jungles, and oceans — and features the wildlife living there. It’s worth a read simply to appreciate the colorful depictions of each animal. This book was written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Petr Horácek. FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOLER: ‘THE NIGHT DIARY’ 12-year-old Nisha navigates her world after the partition of India creates the new country of Pakistan and her family is forced to leave their home. Her mother may be gone, but Nisha finds solace in writing nightly letters to her in her diary as she discovers what the future holds. Based on author Veera Hiranandani’s memories of her own family, this moving tale lets readers experience life through someone else’s eyes. While some might not think of comics as proper reading, Penelope Bagieu’s graphic novel forces reconsideration. Her clever, colorful artwork and engaging narrative take the reader through the biographies of 30 women, from Bette Davis and Mae Jemison to lesser-known but equally intriguing ladies like Giorgina Reid. All in all, this book provides a great way to get kids excited about history in an entertaining form. FOR TEENS: ‘BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD’ Worlds Within Pages Books to Engage the Whole Family
Shivani Builds on Her Dental Knowledge A Love for Learning As a dental assistant at Nagy Family Dental Group, Shivani is excited to enhance her knowledge and learn from Dr. Nagy and the team. Shivani joined Nagy Family Dental Group with a strong foundation in dentistry because she went to dental school in India. When she and her husband moved to the United States for his work with the military and NASA, she was eager to continue her career and broaden her knowledge. Nagy Family Dental Group offered Shivani the perfect place to do that. “I was amazed to see the variety of treatment options Dr. Nagy, Dr. McDonald, and Dr. Klamut offer,” she says. “Patients don’t have to go somewhere else to get additional treatment.” Shivani is especially excited to learn from Dr. Nagy, someone she describes as being “so kind, polite, and knowledgeable.” She has started the process of applying to dental school to become a licensed dentist in the United States, and she sees Dr. Nagy as the perfect role model to emulate. “I want to be just like him,” Shivani says. “He is an inspiration to me.” Since joining the team in January, Shivani has found a new work family at Nagy Family Dental Group. “The people here are awesome,” she says. “They are so nice and welcoming. It’s like a family here.” Shivani says her interactions with patients add to this family-oriented atmosphere. “Some have been patients here for over 20 years. I love talking to them and getting to know about their families. It’s the most enjoyable part of work life,” she says. Outside of work, Shivani is focused on caring for and playing with her 3 1/2-year-old old son, Raghave. “He keeps me on my toes,” she says with a laugh. While Shivani’s husband has been deployed, Shivani has been caring for Raghave and taking care of things at home. While it can be challenging, Shivani has a positive and pragmatic outlook. “It makes you stronger and wiser,” she says.
We are so happy to have as positive and knowledgeable a person as Shivani on our team. Come say hi the next time you are at the office!
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