Keep Reading, Kids!

In an effort to encourage children to continue reading this summer, we suggested they use the San Diego County Fair’s reading certificate to keep track of books they’ve read and enter our contest for a chance to win a prize. Thank you to all the local kids who entered—it was fun to see everyone’s photos. And thank you to Sandcastle Tales, Mysterious Galaxy and the San Diego County Fair for supporting literacy!

Congratulations Juniper (5) of North County! She won a gift basket from Sandcastle Tales Bookstore in Del Mar.

Tadeo (6) of San Ysidro loves the books Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, both by Bill Martin Jr.

Congratulations Asia (11) of Chula Vista! She won a gift card to Mysterious Galaxy.

Sawyer (6) of Rancho Peñasquitos. Her favorite books are Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty and The Legend of the Candy Cane, by Lori Walburg

Did you know? There are significant benefits of reading, including development of vocabulary, empathy and critical thinking skills, stress reduction, improved memory and focus, and much more. If your child is not a natural reader, be sure to take a 15- to 30-minute break daily to read aloud together. Find more inspiration in our article “Tips to Foster a Child’s Love of Reading”: www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting/ preschooler/tips-to-foster-your-childslove-of-reading.

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Congratulations Christian (9) of San Marcos! He won a gift card to Mysterious Galaxy.

Tadeo’s little brother, Teodoro (3), likes the Thomas & Friends book series. Congratulations Christian (9) of San Marcos! He won a gift card to Mysterious Galaxy.