Worlds Within Pages BOOKS TO ENGAGE THE WHOLE FAMILY
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.
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. For Teens: ‘Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World’ 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. Before filing suit, the insurance carrier offered $7,800 in pain and suffering for Maria’s permanent injury. After Maria filed suit, but before trial, the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier offered its full policy limit of $50,000. We secured an additional $5,000 for Maria’s underinsured motorist coverage. Maria ensured further protection for herself by purchasing underinsured motorist coverage. While it isn’t always a solution, additional coverage can help protect you in the event of a collision. Last year, a Maryland law went into effect to offer policy holders Enhanced Underinsured Motorist coverage, which allows stacking of your policy on top of the at-fault policy if you are in a collision with an underinsured driver. Because the car insurance realm can be confusing, our team is happy to speak with you about types of coverage and share our knowledge. You are welcome to reach out to us if you have questions. We are here for you. her injuries. Maria had significant bruising to both her legs and a permanent bruise on one leg.
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
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