Spread the Love Through Reading
This Valentine's Day, join us in our mission to foster a love for reading in children across Rhode Island. With a donation of just $25, you can gift a Valentine-themed book to a special loved one, while also supporting the Reach Out and Read program. Each book serves as a bridge to connection, bonding, and sharing magical moments through reading.
How it Works:
- Donate: Contribute $25 to our Valentine's Book Giving Campaign.
- Provide Information: Fill out the required details so we can send the selected book and personalized note to your Valentine via USPS.
- Select a Book: Choose a delightful Valentine-themed book that resonates with you.
- Write a Personal Note: The personal note will be transcribed on a Valentine's card and sent with the chosen book.
- Gift With Love: Share the joy of reading by giving this book to your loved one! Please provide the address of the recipient, so we can ship the book along with your personal note directly to them.
Important: The deadline for the Spread the Love book-giving opportunity is Monday, February 9th. Make sure to complete your donation and selection before this date to ensure timely delivery.
Make a Difference:
Your support not only brings joy to your loved ones but also helps ensure that every child is read to every day. Together, we can cultivate a world where every child has access to the magic of stories and the joy of reading.
Join us this Valentine's Day and help us create cherished moments for families and children throughout Rhode Island.
Book Option #1:
Your Nose! by Sandra Boynton
Board book. Suggested age range 2-5
"You can tell everybody I told you so.
It's the greatest little nose I know."
Starring a little fox child and a big fox parent, here's a loving ode to terrific noses of all kinds!
YOUR NOSE! is a year-round valentine in the tradition of beloved Boynton board books like SNUGGLE PUPPY. It's a celebration of the love between a parent and child -- and of the beautiful, boop-able noses we love.
Book Option #2:
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
Paperback. Suggested age range 3 - 5 years
Share hugs and kisses with dinosaur children and say "I love you!" Americas favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book with colorful and educational illustrations.
Book Option #3:
Hope by Monique Gray Smith
Paperback. Suggested age range 2-5
The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them.
Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Book Option #4:
Love You, Hug You, Read to You/¡Te amo, te abrazo, leo contigo! (Spanish-English Bilingual) by Tish Rabe
Paperback. Suggested age range 2-4
“There are three things I’ll always do . . . love you, hug you, read to you!” The simple promise of togetherness offered in this board book is enhanced by interactive prompts throughout, encouraging parents to engage with their child while reading. Studies show that asking questions, like the ones in this book, helps children learn to read faster than if they just listen to a story. Love and literacy are gifts we can give to our children every day!
Book Option #5:
Book of Hugs / El Libro de los Abrazos (please select either Spanish-English Bilingual or English)
by Tim Harris, illustrated by Charlie Astrella
Paperback book. Suggested age range 4-7.
Share some love and give a hug with Teddy Bear Tim -- from author, motivational speaker and disability advocate Tim Harris and illustrator of Keb' Mo's DON'T THROW IT AWAY, Charlie Astrella. Teddy Bear Tim LOVES hugs! He loves hugs so much that he wants to share all of his favorite kinds of hugs with you. Whether it's a happy hug, a sad hug, a fast hug, or a bear hug, Tim has three simple steps to follow to make sure you're giving the very best hug you can give. Inspired by Tim Harris's love for giving big bear hugs and his restaurant that offered up hugs on the menu, this charming how-to guide gives readers so many reasons to give someone a big hug!
Book Option #6:
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/El ratoncito, la fresca roja y madura, y el gran oso hambriento (please select either Spanish-English Bilingual or English) Written by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Don Wood.
Paperback. Suggested age range 2-4.
Who likes strawberries? The mouse does. The bear does. A Don and Audrey Wood favorite, remarkably illustrated in full color.
Book Option #7:
I Love You Like No Otter Written by Audrey Wood, illustrated by Rose Rossner, illustrated by Sydney Hanson.
Board book. Suggested age newborn through 12 months.
There's no better way to say "I love you" than with a sweet and heartfelt animal pun book! I Love You Like No Otter combines a warm message of love with beautifully illustrated animals families will love to read and share together.
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