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I was offline when this request first came through so I missed its context but my first thought (apart from the Mem Fox book) was to approach the local school or public library that the mothers are likely to use and talk to them about setting up a "grab bags" scheme. I did this in my library and it consisted of making a number of library bags from cheap, bright fabric and putting seven read-alouds into them so parents could come in and check out a bag that had enough stories for a week's worth of reading. I started the collection by using duplicate copies of suitable books from the shelves and then built them up with cheap purchases from book clubs, book fairs, second hand stores and so on. It was extremely popular because it was so quick and simple for parents to borrow and they didn't have to know anything about children's literature to make selections. I would also make posters to display using some of the quotes from Fox and Trelease et al. My favourite is "Children become readers on the laps of their parents" although I don't know who said it. You might also like to have a look at http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au/parent_lounge/reading.htm Barbara Barbara Braxton Teacher Librarian PALMERSTON ACT 2913 AUSTRALIA E. barbara@iimetro.com.au "Together we learn from each other." -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------