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Buzzing About Books
As children grow, they can engage with books (and caring grown-ups!) in special ways.
With so many words and pictures in stories, it can feel hard for young children to stay focused. Watch this video to explore unique ways to keep children engaged and excited on the special parts of a story, no matter their age!
As you watch, consider the special strategies Elena uses to encourage each friend to stay on track!
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My Favorite Part
Help little ones share special parts of stories in words and pictures.
![Tamir and Kayla read together.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GeneralLiteracy-Video-StarReader-667x500.jpg)
A Star Reader
There are many steps to reading, and all are important to becoming a great reader. It’s a process!
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Read with Me
Track your reading progress with some printable bookmarks!
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The Perfect Book: An Act Along Story
Make story time more engaging by encouraging children to act out what they hear!
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One More Time
There are lots of different ways to share the same story, again and again!
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Grow, Grow, Grow!
A story about Elmo and his daddy using a book to grow a flower.