Text Box: The whole world opened to me when I learned to read.”
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Mary McLeod Bethune

Text Box: The library is open Monday through Friday, 7:50—3:25 during regular school days.  The Dowling library serves Pre-K through 5th grade.  Students, teachers, staff, and parents are encouraged to visit. 

Text Box:  
Be A Book Buddy
1.      Always make sure your hands are clean before you read a 
         book.
2. Keep books away from food and drinks.
3. Turn pages carefully from the top corner.
4. Never write or draw in a book.  Use a separate piece of paper.
5. Always use a bookmark or a small piece of paper to mark your place.
6. Always protect your books from the weather.
7. Keep books in their proper place.
          * Never leave them on the floor or where babies and pets can 
             reach them.
8. Never throw your books or balance them on your head — 
         carry them.
9.      Happy Reading — Visit Your Library soon.

blue ribbon (large)Newbery AwardCaldecott AwardCoretta Scott KingTexas Bluebonnet

Text Box: Library & Media Resources:  Mrs.Crisenda Joseph
 

Text Box: Dowling Elementary  School

Text Box: “...where the future of America is in training.”

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Text Box: Tips  For Sharing Books
♥       Find a comfortable place to sit.
♥       Turn off other distractions —
              television, radio or stereo.
♥       Hold the book so that your child can see the pages 
               clearly.
♥       Involve your child by having him or her point  out
          objects, talk about the pictures or repeat common
         words.
♥       Read with expression.
♥       Vary the pace of your reading.
♥       Have your child select books to read.
♥       Reread your child’s favorite books whenever asked.
♥       Recite or sing rhymes from your favorite books.
♥       Make reading a habit — before bedtime, after lunch,
         After nap.
 
Suggstions of the American Library Association
 
www.familyreading.org
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Award Winning
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