Get Caught Reading with Dinosaur Train

DINOSAUR  TRAIN’s “Buddy” and SID THE SCIENCE KID’s “Sid” are participating for the  first time this year in May’s Get  Caught Reading Month, organized by the Association of American Publishers  as part of its annual nationwide campaign devised  to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.
As  part of the campaign, both Buddy and Sid are depicted “caught reading” in  posters made available to teachers and parents for use in classrooms,  libraries and other locations.
According  to the Association of American Publishers, research indicates that early  language experience actually stimulates a child's brain to grow and that  reading to children gives them a huge advantage when they start school. To  that end, the members of the association hope to encourage people of all ages  to enjoy books and magazines and to share that pleasure with the young  children in their lives. The “Buddy” and “Sid” posters will be available at http://www.getcaughtreading.org

All  posters are free, with a $5.00 per set charge for shipping &  handling, whether you order one poster or 12. A set is defined as any number  of posters that you order between one and 12. The order form can be found at here.

Get  Caught Reading  Month has been supported in the past by such well-known figures as former  First Lady Laura Bush, Drew Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Derek Jeter, Vernon  Jordan, Jake Lloyd, Rosie O'Donnell, Dolly Parton, Jane Seymour, Sammy Sosa,  Erik Weihenmayer, and Robin Williams, all of whom have been "caught reading"  their favorite books and magazines for print ads and posters seen by millions  of people across the country. In addition, more than 200 Members of Congress  have been photographed "caught reading" on Capitol Hill. All of these images  are available at Get Caught Reading.
Several  Dinosaur TRAIN and SID THE  SCIENCE KID books are available to encourage children and their parents to Get Caught Reading in May. 







Among  the DINOSAUR TRAIN book titles are:  

The  Buddy & Friends board book,  from Grosset & Dunlap, join Buddy as he travels  aboard the DINOSAUR TRAIN to introduce kids to some of his friends. Packed  with full-color images from the show, this simple book is a perfect  introduction to DINOSAUR TRAIN's many species! SRP $5.99. Ages  3–5.

A  Surprise for Mom!,  from Grosset & Dunlap, is a beautiful picture book that follows Buddy and  his siblings as they begin to plan something special for Mrs. Pteranodon on  her special day. Read along as Team Pteranodon searches high and low for the  best gifts ever! SRP $3.99. Ages 3–5.

Tiny  Learns to Fish,  from Grosset & Dunlap. The first reader in the  Dinosaur Train program follows Mr. Pteranodon as he takes the kids to the big  pond to teach them how to fish. There's just one problem. Tiny can't catch a  fish, and Buddy can't fly, so they team up to catch fish together! This Level  1 reader is perfect for young fans, who are starting to read on their own. SRP  $3.99. Ages 3–5. 

Additionally,  SID THE SCIENCE KID books are available from Harper Collins,  including:
Sid  The Science Kid: Why Are My Shoes Shrinking?Sid  can’t wear his favorite shoes to school anymore, now that they’re too small  for his feet. But why don’t they fit anymore? Could it be that Sid’s favorite  shoes are shrinking? Sid is ready to do some investigating as he learns all  about growth in this fun new story. SRP:  $3.99. Ages 3+
Sid  The Science Kid: Why Can’t I Have Cake For Dinner?Have  you ever wondered what would happen if you ate cake all the time? Why do you  need to eat a lot of different kinds of food? Read and find out all about  nutrition with SID THE SCIENCE KID! SRP:  $5.99. Ages 3+.
Sid  The Science Kid: Why Did My Ice Pop Melt?When  Sid discovers that the ice pop he left out overnight has melted, he starts to  wonder: why don’t ice pops stay frozen all the time? And why does water turn  into ice in the freezer? With a little help from his family, friends and  teacher, SID THE SCIENCE KID is ready to investigate all about reversible  change! SRP:  $3.99. Ages 3+.



Get  Caught Reading  is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to  read. May is Get Caught Reading  month, but the campaign is promoted throughout the year. Get Caught Reading is supported by the  Association of American Publishers (AAP).


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