Parents, please don't stop reading to your children – a great picture book could change their life | Sally Rippin

I'm telling you, picture books are where it's at! 📚 I mean, who needs some boring old novel when you can have an entire world come alive through illustrations and storytelling? It's like, the parents don't even need to understand the story itself, just be there with their kids and enjoy the experience. And trust me, it's not just for little ones, too! The themes are way more complex than people give them credit for.

And can we talk about how some of these authors are totally speaking truth to power? I mean, like Sally Rippin, who's all about representation and making sure kids see themselves in the books they read. It's so important that we have stories that reflect our diversity, whether it's disability or just being a kid from a different background.

Anyway, don't @ me if you think picture books are "kid stuff" – I'm gonna keep on advocating for them because they're honestly the best way to foster a love of reading and empathy in kids! 💯
 
omg i'm so down for this! 🙌 picture books are literally the best way to bond with kids and it's so sad that people stop reading them when they get older. like, just because they can read doesn't mean they don't need the emotional connection and storytelling that comes with being read aloud. and let's be real, illustrators make the whole thing even more special! 🎨 i love how these poll results are showing kids stories that reflect their own experiences - it's so important for representation and validation. my fave is when books create a sense of empathy and understanding in kids... it's literally life-changing 😊
 
I think this is so cool 🤩! I mean, I used to have those awesome picture books when I was young and my parents would read them to me all the time 📚👧. It's like, they're not just for little kids anymore 🙅‍♂️. I remember some of the stories were so deep and emotional, it made me feel things I'd never felt before 💔. And now, I see there are more books out there that reflect different experiences and lives 🌎. That's awesome! As a parent myself now, I'm gonna make sure to read those picture books with my own little one 📖😊. It's like, we need more of those kind of stories in the world 🌟.
 
I'm telling you, back in my day... we used to have these awesome picture books that would just blow our minds 🤯! I mean, not only were they super colorful and fun, but the stories themselves were so rich and complex. It was like having a whole new world open up to us every time we'd turn the page.

And can you believe it's coming out now that parents are still reading picture books? Like, we're actually re-discovering this magic of reading together as adults 😊! I remember when my little one first learned to read herself, her eyes would light up every time we'd sit down and read a new book together. It was like she was discovering the world all over again.

I love how these modern picture books are tackling tough themes and featuring characters that reflect our diverse experiences 🌎. It's so cool to see authors like Sally Rippin speaking out about representation in children's literature. We need more of this, you know? The future of literacy depends on it! 💡
 
📚👧🏼 Stats: 90% of parents who read picture books with their kids develop a lifelong love for reading 📖. In fact, research shows that children's brains are wired to respond more positively to stories told aloud than independently 🧠. Moreover, 75% of picture book authors have said they've received feedback from readers telling them that the story helped them overcome personal struggles or feel seen 🤝. Let's get real, parents - we're not just reading for our kiddos' literacy skills, but also for their emotional intelligence and empathy 🌈.
 
📚👧 picture books are still super underrated imo... we think they're only for little kids but they can actually tackle some pretty deep themes and emotions too. like, have you seen any of the more recent ones that deal with stuff like mental health or disability? 🤝 i remember growing up and feeling like there were no stories about me in the books my parents read to me... it's so important for kids to see themselves reflected in the stories they're reading 😊
 
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