Michigan Reading
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm Proclaims September as Michigan Reads to Children Month
By admin - Posted on September 11th, 2007
Sept. 10, 2007 -- Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm recently proclaimed September as Michigan Reads to Children Month, encouraging parents, grandparents, siblings and caregivers across the state to take an active part in the Library of Michigan's one-state, one-children's-book program, Michigan Reads!, featuring the book "Big Chickens" written by Michigan author Leslie Helakoski and illustrated by Henry Cole.
"Big Chickens" follows four timid chickens on a humorous romp through the woods, as they manage to overcome obstacles and ultimately conquer their fears. » read more »
Library of Michigan Targets Early Childhood Literacy with Statewide 'Michigan Reads!' Program
By admin - Posted on August 31st, 2007
Michigan Author Leslie Helakoski's 'Big Chickens' Helps Kids Relate to Challenge of Overcoming Fears
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