WHYY I Like This Book
By Stephanie Perez-Jarmul, MSW,
WHYY Children's Service
 How often has your child asked you to read the same book over and over to them? How many times has your first or second grader taken the same book out of the library? Like many children your child has probably done these things close to a dozen times if not more. You have heard how much your child likes their favorite book now we want to know WHYY they like the book. With Verizon's generous support WHYY launched their WHYY I Like This Book Contest on November 1, 2008. The contest is open to children in kindergarten up to the 12th grade. Children and parents can visit our website at www.whyy.org/childrensservice and click on the WHYY I Like This Book contest icon. Once on the site you will be directed to apply by clicking on your child's appropriate grade level and following the directions from there you can submit your child's application. Winners of the contest will be announced in the spring of 2009. The winners of each grade category will have the opportunity to be seen on WHYY telling viewers why it is they like the book they chose. These television segments will begin airing summer 2009.
WHYY has a great deal of programming focusing on literacy. One particular program that can assist children in their book selection is Between the Lions. This show aimed at children ages 3-7 illustrates just how adventurous reading can be. The show uses music and celebrities familiar to parents to keep them entertained while their children are learning. The show as well as the website www.pbskids.org/lions offer a variety of techniques used to teach children phonics. Most of the show takes place in a library, where the characters (a family of lions) demonstrate the joy that lies within the lines of a book.
VIEW
Catch Between the Lions weekdays at 1:00 PM on WHYY, Channel 12.
DO
Have your child tell you a bit about their favorite book then take them to our website where they can take part in the WHYY I Like This Book contest. Assist them in submitting their application at www.whyy.org/childrensservice.
READ
Kindergarten-2nd grade:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
This best selling classic children's book never gets old. Young children love this book because of the great illustrations and the idea of watching the caterpillar transform into a beautiful butterfly.
Grades 3-5:
Judy Blume books are great for this age group one suggested book from the collection is Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. This book begins Judy Blume's Fudge book series and is a great transition into chapter books.
Grades 6-8:
The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint Exupery
This book is a classic read around the globe. It has been translated into 180 languages and dialects. Hidden in this imaginative tale are lessons on life that are sure to impress your child.
Grades 9-12:
The Grapes of Wrath
by John Steinbeck
This award winning classic takes place during the great depression and illustrates a families journey toward hope and a better life.
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