Pediatricians are #makingconnections with families and sharing their favorite books
Do you remember sitting in your parent’s lap reading your favorite children’s book together and the feelings that simple connection evoked? This year, more than any other, reading together has provided children and families with a sense of normalcy when nothing feels normal at all.
Reach Out and Read-Alabama is focused on #MakingConnections that begin in the pediatric healthcare providers’ offices as they prescribe books to support families in understanding their children’s developmental milestones. The connection then continues in the home as parents read books with their young children, fostering healthy brain development and creating strong parent-child bonds that last a lifetime.
Read what some of our medical providers favorite books are below.
“I chose Berenstain Bears as my favorite book, because I remember reading and enjoying the series as a child. Now I get to share these books with my patients and introduce them to a lifetime of reading and learning.”
“The reason why I love The Runaway Bunny so much is how it symbolizes a mother’s unconditional love. The little bunny wants to run away as toddlers do when they do not understand the “big” world and the limits set by their parents for their own good.
But as the other shows gentle and unconditional love while telling the bunny she will always search for him no matter where he strays, he decides to stay put when he realizes how loved he is at home. ”
“This was a very hard decision to make ... there are so many books that are my ‘favorite!’
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? is one of these classics. Kids seems to love to read it over and over until they have it memorized.
I love that is education without seeming to be, because it is so entertaining! It has the characteristics of a great book!”
“Giraffes Can’t Dance is one of my and my child’s favorite books!
Not only is it cute, bright and colorful to peek his curiosity and interest, but it also has a wonderful message!”
“My favorite book as a child was The Snowy Day. I loved this book because the main character resembled myself and my brothers. I also imagined myself going on snow day adventures!”