“We read to our daughter while she was in her mom’s stomach and continued when she was born. Watching our daughter grow as she reads her books from Imagination Library has been the best thing for us as parents. As early as 6-8 months Susie has been able to pick up boos, turn the pages, … Read more
On Monday, April 29, the ILKIS team presented to Pitt County’s elected officials at Sheppard Memorial Library in Greenville. Dr. Terry Atkinson and Dr. Elizabeth Swaggerty from the research team, alongside Dr. Ron Mitchelson, ECU Provost, presented about Imagination Library and preliminary research findings. Following the presentation, there were many questions and suggestions about how … Read more
We hope your child received Beatrix Potter’s century-old classic, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”, this month! This book tells the tale of mischievous Peter Rabbit’s adventures in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden. Even though Mrs. Rabbit tells her children not to enter the garden, Peter cannot resist seeing what’s waiting inside. Starting Up: Look at the … Read more
Your child may have received “Ten Thank-You Letters” by Daniel Kirk in the mail this month! In this story, Pig is trying to finish a thank-you note to his grandmother, but his best friend Rabbit keeps interrupting him to borrow supplies for his own notes. This story shows how two different personalities work together to … Read more
Did your child receive “Read to Tiger” by S.J. Fore in the mail this month? In this delightful story, an energetic and creative tiger behind the couch wants to play, but a little boy is quietly reading his book. Will the two end up reading, playing, or both? Starting Up: Let your child choose a comfy … Read more
Did your child receive “Jake at Gymnastics” by Rachel Isadora this month? This is an action-packed book that will encourage your child to get up and move! Try reading the one word exclamations from the characters in an excited voice. Your child will be even more interested in the story! With spring and summer approaching, … Read more