One of THOSE Days

Unfortunately I’ve had too many of “those” days lately…

Clever children’s author Amy Krouse Rosenthal must sympathize with people like me. One of Those Days is a book many kids and adults can relate to. Some of the days mentioned ring way too true in my life:

Nobody’s Listening To You Day~This doesn’t work very well if you’re a teacher.
Keep Spilling Stuff Day~I’ve had this problem most of my life. Childhood nickname: Miss Piggy. My cousin actually invented a disease called Julieitis when you can’t stop spilling stuff on yourself.
Can’t Afford It Day~I guess I should have thought of this before I became and married a teacher.
Can’t Find Stuff Day~If you saw my house right now, you’d understand.
Sad for No Reason Day~Some days I have a reason, others not really. Quite puzzling and frustrating, but good to know I’m not the only one.

The message of this book is a reminder everyone needs to hear every now and then. It is simple and refreshing~nighttime brings an end to the day and in the morning you get a brand new day!

Now You're Reading!

I just cannot keep this a secret! Thanks to a fabulous library media mentor of mine, I've discovered a terrific resource for anyone who wants to encourage kids to read. This website is full of ideas and resources for parents, teachers, librarians and fun for kids alike:

http://www.bookitprogram.com/default.asp

Last year the Pizza Hut Book It! program celebrated 25 years. I remember as a child earning a free individual pan pizza for reading. Though I loved to read, it still was a fun reward for the accomplishment. Thousands of children over the years have been encouraged by this program.

The Book It! program has now outdone itself by creating the R.E.D. Zone, standing for READ EVERY DAY. The purpose is to encourage parents to read aloud to their small children 20 minutes everyday. Pizza Hut and I are on the same page! The resources and activities on this page are outstanding. Check it out!