The Bookworm is a monthly publication of the My First Books program. This early literacy newsletter is sent home to the parents of children receiving My First Books each month, and contains age-appropriate literacy information and activities. It can also be distributed by school and public librarians to parents at storytimes and library events. Teachers and caregivers may also distribute this resource. Each Bookworm contains:

  • Early literacy skills information
  • Book recommendations
  • Activities for parents to try at home
  • Poems, songs, fingerplays, rhymes
  • Technology links
  • Library resources
Latest Issue!
  • Focus: Singing

    April 2024

    Babies and Toddlers: If You’re Happy and You Know It! / ¡Si eres feliz y lo sabes! Illustrated by Annie Kubler – English / Spanish

    Preschool: The Wheels on the Bus Illustrated by Annie Kubler – English / Spanish

    Kindergarten: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Illustrated by Sophie Fatus – English / Spanish

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The Bookworm is published monthly for each of three age levels: Infants/Toddlers (ages 0-2); Preschool (ages 3-5); and Kindergarten (ages 5-6). If you would like to subscribe to The Bookworm you will receive each month’s issue(s) by email.

Permission: You may download, print and distribute Read to Me’s The Bookworm for educational purposes.