«¡Empecemos a leer! En este mundo de historias y aventuras, los primeros lectores son los verdaderos héroes. Con su curiosidad insaciable y su amor por descubrir nuevos mundos, es un placer presenciar su crecimiento como lector.

Si tú eres uno de esos padres o tutores valientes que guían a las pequeñas mentes en el mundo de la lectura, sabrás que el entusiasmo puede ser contagioso. Pero también sabrás que no siempre es fácil encontrar libros y actividades que mantengan su atención.

¡Bienvenido al Early Reader Extravaganza! En este espacio encontrarás recomendaciones para niños pequeños, desde aventuras en el bosque hasta exploraciones del cosmos. ¡Prepárate para descubrir las mejores historias y recursos para estimular la lectura de tus pequeños!»

¿Qué tipo de lectura es considerada una «lectura temprana» y cómo se diferencia de otras formas de lectura infantil?

La «lectura temprana» se refiere a los primeros pasos que los niños toman en su aprendizaje de la lectura. Esta etapa es fundamental para desarrollar habilidades básicas como reconocer letras, palabras y entender el concepto de texto. La lectura temprana no solo implica leer libros ilustrados, sino también interactuar con el lenguaje de manera activa.

Ejemplos de actividades que fomentan la lectura temprana incluyen cantar canciones infantiles, recitar rimas y contar historias oralmente. Estas prácticas no solo ayudan a los niños a familiarizarse con el sonido y la estructura del lenguaje, sino también les permiten desarrollar una comprensión intuitiva de la narrativa.

La lectura temprana se diferencia de otras formas de lectura infantil en que es especialmente diseñada para niños pequeños. Se enfoca en actividades visuales y auditivas que estimulan el desarrollo cognitivo y la curiosidad del niño, mientras que también establece las bases para una futura comprensión lectora más compleja.

¿Cómo se eligen los libros adecuados para niños que están empezando a leer, y qué características deben tener estos libros?

**Cómo elegir libros adecuados para niños que están empezando a leer**

Cuando los niños comienzan a aprender a leer, es importante elegir libros que les resulten interesantes y fáciles de entender. Los libros para niños principiantes deben tener características específicas que ayuden a desarrollar su habilidad lectora. Algunas de estas características incluyen textos simples y claros, ilustraciones coloridas y divertidas, y temáticas y personajes familiares para los niños.

**Ejemplos de libros adecuados**

Un ejemplo de libro adecuado es «Dogger» de Paul Strickland, una historia sobre un perro llamado Dogger que se pierde en la ciudad. El libro tiene ilustraciones divertidas y un texto simple que ayuda a los niños a desarrollar sus habilidades lectoras. Otros ejemplos incluyen «The Very Hungry Caterpillar» de Eric Carle, una historia sobre el ciclo de vida de una mariposa que cuenta con imágenes y textos fáciles de entender.

**Características importantes**

Al elegir libros para niños principiantes, es importante considerar la edad del niño y sus intereses. Los libros deben tener un nivel de complejidad adecuado y ser lo suficientemente atractivos como para mantener el interés del lector. Además, los padres o educadores pueden leer los libros con los niños para apoyar su desarrollo lector. Al elegir libros adecuados, podemos ayudar a nuestros hijos a desarrollar una pasión por la lectura y mejorar sus habilidades lectoras.

¿Por qué la lectura temprana es importante para el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional de los niños, y qué beneficios pueden obtener al leer desde una edad temprana?

La lectura temprana es fundamental para el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional de los niños. A partir de las primeras letras, los pequeños comienzan a explorar el mundo de la lengua escrita, lo que les permite acceder a una gran cantidad de conocimientos y experiencias.

Al leer desde una edad temprana, los niños pueden desarrollar habilidades como la comprensión del lenguaje, la memoria y la concentración. También pueden mejorar su vocabulario y capacidad para imaginar y crear historias. Además, la lectura puede ayudar a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad en los niños, ya que les permite escapar a un mundo de fantasía y aventuras.

Un ejemplo concreto es la importancia de leer con sus padres o cuidadores desde una edad temprana. Esto no solo fortalece la relación entre ellos, sino que también crea un ambiente propicio para el desarrollo cognitivo y emocional del niño. Al elegir libros atractivos e interesantes, como «El perro buscará un nido acogedor», se puede fomentar en los pequeños una pasión por la lectura que perdurará durante toda su vida.

«La lectura temprana es la base sobre la cual se construye un amor por la lectura que durará toda una vida. Al guiar a nuestros pequeños en su primer encuentro con las letras y las palabras, estamos no solo fomentando sus habilidades de lectura, sino también inspirándoles a explorar mundos nuevos y descubrir secretos ocultos. ¿Qué tipo de libros encontrarás al recorrer este Early Reader Extravaganza? Libros que despierten la imaginación, libros que hagan reír y llorar, y libros que te llevarán a lugares lejanos en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Así que, ¡somete tus bibliotecas personales a una aventura! Descubre recomendaciones, ideas y recursos para estimular la lectura temprana en los pequeños, y prepárate para ser testigo de cómo sus rostros iluminados se vuelven cada vez más sabios y curiosos.»

Fuente: Waiting for the next book in a series is far more exciting than waiting for your birthday or a special holiday. As the saying goes, a book is a gift you can open again and again. (attributed to Garrison Keillor) For early readers, those beings who are feeling the fire of story ignite in new ways, the return of beloved characters is like welcoming home our best friends. We can hardly wait to read about their new adventures and discoveries. Where will they go? Who will they meet? Will their new story make us laugh or cry or think about possibilities or maybe all of those and more? Early readers and the books written for them are a joy to watch when they connect. As said in the previous posts, Early Reader Extravaganza and Early Reader Extravaganza #2 , the engaging characters in these stories make lifelong bonds with readers. These characters stay with us for the rest of our lives. For those of us who love canine characters, there is no better way to celebrate our shared experiences with them than through the laughter they provide and their special outlook on their lives and our lives. How fortunate we are to have within the past week two releases of the third book in an early reader series featuring dogs we cannot help but love. Doggo and Pupper Search For Cozy ( Feiwel and Friends , an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC , March 28, 2023) written by Katherine Applegate with illustrations by Charlie Alder is seven chapters of dog and cat logic destined to have readers smiling and laughing out loud before the final sigh at the end. Chapter One Bad News «Bad news,» said Cat. «The humans had another idea.» «Uh-oh,» said Doggo. «Oh no,» said Pupper. As Doggo and Pupper question Cat about the bad news, they find out it is not ridiculous hats, bubble baths, fireworks, or vacuum cleaners. This bad news only affects Cat. The humans have purchased a new bed for Cat. While the bed is identical to the previous bed, it lacks one essential property. It has no cozy. Cat declares there will be no more sleep for this feline fussbudget. An outside adventure does not lift Cat’s spirits. Neither does a discussion on pickiness. When Nap Time rolls around Doggo is ready for a snooze. Pupper, as you might expect, is not. Pupper can’t quit talking and wondering about Cat and her bed. That night during a storm, Pupper is truly glad to have Doggo close. Cat can not get settled; no place has cozy. So, guess what? No one sleeps. Doggo and Pupper know they have to fix this dilemma. The next day after clever trickery (humans are gullible) on their parts, Doggo and Pupper go outside to locate the old bed. Digging in garbage cans is smelly business, but triumphant, or is it? Sometimes, cozy arrives exactly when it should. Through a marvelous blend of narrative and dialogue, author Katherine Applegate further endears us to these individuals, Doggo, Pupper, and Cat. Their distinctive personalities are revealed in their conversations and antics. We sympathize with the sometimes-unsettling nature of change. The friendship between the trio has never been more apparent. Amid our empathy (and love) for them, we cannot help but find the hilarity in their reasoning. I found the parallels between the storm and Cat finding cozy to be fantastic storytelling. Here is a passage. «Cat is never going to sleep again,» said Pupper. «Why do I have to?» Doggo opened one eye. «Trust me,» he said. «Cat will sleep again. Sleeping is her superpower.» «I wonder where her old bed is,» said Pupper. Doggo made an extra-loud snore. Artist Charlie Alder enhances an already joyous story with her fun and funny illustrations. Her full-color pictures are lively and captivating. We can tell Doggo and Pupper extend their full sympathies to the plight of Cat by looking at the front of the book case. On the back of the case is text we would usually find on the front and back flaps of a dust jacket. There is a blurb for the book, information about the creators, and reviews for the series. The entire case is varnished. The color of the title text on the front of the case is replicated on the opening and closing endpapers. Small images of Pupper, Doggo, Cat and pet toys decorate the title, verso, and contents pages. Prior to the beginning of each chapter, there is a large image on the left foreshadowing the chapter highlights with the text on the right. Throughout the book, the picture sizes vary. We have dramatic double-page pictures followed by colorful single-page visuals. Sometimes, there is a group of smaller images on one page. These different illustration sizes amplify the text. By bringing us close to the activities portrayed, we feel as though we are a part of the story. What readers will enjoy most are the facial expressions, body postures, and antics depicted of Doggo, Pupper, and Cat. They are highly animated, leaving no doubt as to their mood at any given moment. Readers will find themselves laughing page after page, sometimes for most of a chapter. One of my many favorite illustrations is actually a group of images. There are six smaller pictures of Pupper doing everything but napping. He is flying with a balloon, ready for a swim with flippers, a tube, and snorkel, zooming on his belly on a skateboard, roller blading, standing on his head and hopping over a lounging Cat, sipping her drink through her striped straw, and Doggo on his back eating popcorn, the bowl on his stomach. This trio is comic and highly entertaining. Readers will be cheering for these animal friends page after page in Doggo And Pupper Search For Cozy written by Katherine Applegate with artwork by Charlie Alder. I can only imagine readers will be rereading the first two books again after reading this one and then reading the third book for a second time. We simply don’t want to let our favorite friends go. At the close of the book is Cat’s Guide to Napping. These ten recommendations are sure to bring on the giggles. You will want at least one copy of this title in your professional collections and one for your personal bookshelves. To learn more about Katherine Applegate and Charlie Alder and their other work, please visit the websites highlighting them by following the link attached to their names. Katherine Applegate has accounts on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Charlie Alder has accounts on Facebook , Instagram, and Twitter . At the publisher’s website, you can view interior pages to get a glimpse of the fun waiting for you. A third dose of comedy (and truth as only dogs can tell us) is charming its way into our hearts and minds today. Fenway And The Loudmouth Bird ( Make Way For Fenway series )( Putnam, G. Putnam’s Sons , April 4, 2023) written by Victoria J. Coe with illustrations by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is a treasured look in ten chapters at how our canine friends perceive their worlds and us. In this newest early reader, we can see Fenway is learning more with each experience. He is also making us better humans. 1 NANA’S As soon as my short human, Hattie, opens the car door, I hop outside. My ears are perked. My nose is high. And my tail is wagging. I hear a lawn mower. I smell the faint aromas of coffee, licorice, and a little bit of cherry. And I see sidewalks, grass, and rows of buildings. Now that Fenway has assessed his surroundings with his senses, he is delighted to know they are at Hattie’s grandmother’s home. This always means good things for Fenway. They will play his favorite game, Abracadabra, which involves treats. Can you imagine Fenway’s shock to discover a bird in Nana’s home? Birds and squirrels (those nasty sneaks) belong outside. But Merlin is Nana’s new feathered friend. To Fenway’s chagrin, Merlin can talk human! And everyone is giving this bird their undivided attention. Fenway wants to play the Abracadabra game and get some treats. But wait, the treats are in the car. As the group heads to the car, Fenway is hopeful, but Fetch Man and Food Lady leave with the treats. Now it’s just Nana, Hattie, Fenway and that dratted bird, Merlin. Nana and Hattie play the Abracadabra game with Merlin who now knows how to call out Fenway’s name in the you’re-in-trouble voice. Fenway decides to turn his attention to the squirrels outside Nana’s window. As he barks at them to protect Hattie and Nana, Merline starts squawking out SQUIRRELS! Fenway is wondering if Merline might get that squirrels are not a good thing. Activities progress on day two, which puzzle Fenway and make Merlin uncomfortable. Fenway is starting to empathize with the bird. The afternoon gets interesting when Hattie and Nana leave the bird and dog alone. Fenway is awakened from a nap by calls from Merlin. The bird is even starting to bark. Yes, you read that right . . . bark. Something has upset the bird and Fenway, as is his purpose, is on the job. Readers suddenly find themselves cheering even more for the determined little terrier. Will he be able to accomplish this newest feat? Merlin’s calling of his name has changed in tone. Is that bird cheering for Fenway, too? When Nana and Hattie return, they are greeted by several surprises. The best one, according to Fenway, is the new words Merlin utters. GIVE FENWAY A TREAT! With every book showcasing Fenway, we readers learn more about dogs and their minds and hearts. This is a gift author Victoria J. Coe gives to readers with each title. It is easy to understand how Fenway acts and reacts in each situation in this story through narrative, his thoughts, and dialogue. Each individual, including Fenway, approaches each situation with expectations. When those are altered, adjustments must be made. The results of those adjustments are sometimes surprising and, in this case, highly favorable. Fenway learns a bump in the road can lead to a new pathway, one shared with friends. Here is a passage. «FEN-way! FEN-way!» comes from the big cage. I hear rustling and jabbing sounds. What a racket! I try to ignore him, but it’s no use. «FEN-way! FEN-way!» Why does Merlin have to be so loud? It sounds like he’s freaking out in the cage. Is he mad at it or something? I get up and trot toward the cage. «Quiet down, loudmouth!» I bark. I watch him flit back and forth and peck the metal bars. He’s clearly upset about something. Is he just as sad as I am that Nana and Hattie left? Nobody looks more surprised than Fenway at the appearance of a parakeet at Nana’s house. What’s a dog supposed to do when a bird, who is clearly to be outside, is now inside? This bird looks as though it has something to say to Fenway. This image on the front, right side, of the matching dust jacket and book case, will have readers asking all kinds of questions before they start to gobble up the goodness of the story. To the left of the spine is an introduction to this title, along with thumbnails of the three books in the series. There is also a nod to the original Fenway and Hattie title for older readers. On the title page, Fenway, tail wagging in happiness, greets readers. These images in black, white, and gray by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff throughout the book on cream-colored canvases convey the best moments in each chapter. We know exactly where Fenway is, who Fenway is with, and what all the characters are feeling. You will be pausing at page turns to study the details. Each illustration is as lively as our favorite Jack Russell terrier. Through these pictures our understanding of Fenway grows stronger. One of my many favorite illustrations is actually a series of three smaller images on two pages. We see Fenway on the hunt for something lost. He is peering around the drapes in Nana’s apartment. Then, we see the back portion of him snooping under the drapes. In the final one, all we see is Fenway’s nose peeking from under the bottom of the drapes. This is so typical of dogs looking for something, I laughed out loud. They are always led by their super-sniffer noses. The best part about Fenway is his ability to learn. In this third book in the early reader series, Fenway And The Loudmouth Bird written by Victoria J. Coe with artwork by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, Fenway does not falter from his job of protecting his young human Hattie and the older humans around her. But, he, wise dog he is, shows us how friendships can form in the most unlikely of places. You will most definitely want more than one copy of this title on your professional bookshelves and one for your personal collections. To learn more about Victoria J. Coe and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff and their other work, please take a few minutes to visit their websites by following the link attached to their names. Victoria J. Coe has accounts on Instagram , Twitter, and YouTube . Joanne Lew-Vriethoff has accounts on Facebook , Instagram, and Twitter . At the publisher’s website, you can read an excerpt from the book plus view the chapter contents.