1000 Books Before Kindergarten at Bellevue Public Library

We are pleased you have taken this first step toward your goal of reading 1000 books aloud to your child before it's time to start Kindergarten! Beloved children's book author Mem Fox is said to have inspired the very first 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, in Bremen Public Library, Indiana.  In her book, Reading Magic , she says "...read at least three stories a day; it may be the same story three times.  Children need to hear a thousand stories before they can begin to learn to read.  Or the same story a thousand times!" This is a self-paced activity, so you and your child will determine how long it takes to reach the 1000 book level.  The staff at Bellevue Public Library looks forward to celebrating a number of milestones with you and your child as you spend time sharing stories, talking together, and discovering the joy of reading. If you have not yet done so, we encourage you to visit the library and register for 1000 Books.  It is fre...

As a registered member of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at Bellevue Public Library, you have two options for noting the progress you and your child(ren) make toward reading 1000 books. You can use the trifold reading sheet you were given at registration or you can download the free 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app. If you use the trifold reading sheet we only ask that you count the number of books read. If you decide to use the 1000 Books App , you will actually be recording the titles of the books you read.  You can search for a book by entering the title or author, or by using the barcode scanner that is included in the app.  When you and your child return to the library to receive prizes for each 100 books completed, just show us your progress on the app!  One advantage of using the barcode scanner: you'll have a running list of the books you have read, making it easier to go back and visit old favorites, as well as helping you when your child says, "Can...