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
Focus: Information Books
February 2026
This month’s issue of “The Bookworm” focuses on information books.
Babies and Toddlers: — “Feet/Los pies” by Katrine Crow — English / Español
Preschool: “Spectacular Spots/ Magníficas manchas” by Susan Stockdale — English / Español
Kindergarten: “What If You Had Animal Hair?” by Sandra Markle — English / Español
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.