Summary: In Episode 55, I’m chatting with Anne Driscoll, owner of <a href="https://www.branchesbooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Branches Books & Gifts</a> in Oakhurst, California.<br> We talk all things books, including:<br> Reading Levels<br> Getting the parent and the child on the same when choosing books.<br> Getting the right books in the hands of each child.<br> The pros and cons of the reading level system.<br> Asking for teacher input when choosing a book.<br> “Let the child read what they want to read” – Anne Driscoll<br> Why some children at high levels are embarrassed.<br> AR (Accelerated Reader)<br> Choosing a book <br> “I gently try to encourage them to let the child read what they want to read.” Anne Driscoll<br> Why audio books can be great when a child is struggling with content<br> <br> * Audio Books: <a href="https://libro.fm/branchesbooks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://libro.fm/branchesbooks</a><br> <br> Knowing your child and what books are appropriate<br> Graphic novels for reluctant readers<br> Encouraging reluctant readers to choose books with a TV show or movie that might be familiar<br> “Sometimes parents want to shield their kids from sad stories or tragic endings, but those are the ones that really stick with you.” Audrey Monke<br> Fostering a love of reading<br> “One of my favorite things as a parent was when my kids got to an age where I could read my favorite book to them aloud.” Audrey Monke<br> The importance of reading aloud<br> Listening or reading a book before your child to be aware of inappropriate content<br> Why getting into a “don’t read that” mentality isn’t good<br> Independent bookstores<br> Helping children and parents find books that foster a love of reading<br> Taking the time to get to know the child and their interests and then finding a book<br> Informing parents about unexpected content that may be in a book a child is requesting<br> Related<br> <a href="http://sunshine-parenting.com/2015/01/15/raising-a-book-lover/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raising a Reader</a><br> Books We Talked About<br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Read-Aloud-Handbook-Seventh-Jim-Trelease/dp/014312160X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537466351&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Read+Aloud+Handbook%2C+Jim+Trelease" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Read Aloud Handbook, Jim Trelease</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Paperback-Box-Books/dp/0545162076/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537466401&sr=8-1&keywords=harry+potter+series" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harry Potter series</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Quintet/dp/0312367546/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537466436&sr=8-1&keywords=a+wrinkle+in+time+book&dpID=513hgSybYgL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Wrinkle in Time</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Harriet-Spy-Louise-Fitzhugh/dp/0440416795/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537466459&sr=8-2&keywords=harriet+the+spy&dpID=51qTRomcXzL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harriet the Spy</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Roald-Dahl-Collection-Paperback-Boxed/dp/0141349980/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537466504&sr=1-1&keywords=roald+dahl+books&dpID=51BGsraJmKL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roald Dahl</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Judy-Blume-Essentials-Margaret-Starring/dp/1481435337/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537466535&sr=1-2&keywords=judy+blume+books&dpID=51ZNeoM8ozL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Judy Blume</a><br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Wimpy-Kid-Book-1/dp/0810993139/ref=sr_1_1?"></a>
