The love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give your child. We
read to explore new worlds and ideas, to escape the stresses of a fast-paced
life, and to learn in all subject areas.
At the elementary school level, much time is spent teaching the children the
proper way to care for books as well as locating the perfect book that suits
their reading needs. With this in mind, the following are some vital
instructions for keeping books in good condition.
Keep books safe from:
Food,
Drinks,
Pets,
Little brothers and sisters, and
DIRT (anything that can mark up/dirty a book).
Turn pages gently by the corner of the page.
Use a paper-thin bookmark to mark your place.
Report all damage immediately to the librarian.
Books are treasures to be shared and should be treated as such so that all
readers have a chance to enjoy them.