If your child really, really enjoys a book, do some research. Find out if the
author has written other books. If so, get your hands on them!
Do a search and
find photos or biographical information about the author. Many authors have
their own websites so it is easy-breezy to get the facts. Show your child the
sites and talk about the author and his or her life.
This little research pursuit helps children get the idea that books are
written by real people who have ideas and feelings and their own lives that
include their own family . . . and maybe even pets.
Your preschooler will be starting to learn to respect the creative process and to
understand that books come from people—not just libraries and bookstores! This knowledge will help your child gain appreciation for the writing process as well as the
idea of authorship.
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