I have an addiction. No matter how many books I buy, I always want to purchase more. Although I could go to the public library, it is often hard to get there during operating hours. Amazon.com is my best friend. My wallet just can't support my insatiable need for new quality books.
One of the biggest drains is children's books. They can be so pricey! My son has a huge collection of picture books that are his favorites. But I keep hearing about other amazing books. When I figure out ways to read them for free, it makes me giddy.
After surfing http//www.pinterest.com today (another minor obsession), I found an amazing resource. The website is http://www.wegivebooks.org/books, a Pearson Foundation Initiative. There are so many great books available on it for absolutely free. What is better is that they donate books to one of three amazing organizations based on how many books you read online. Today I started with Sir Scallywag and The Golden Underpants by Giles Andreae and Korky Paul, which left my toddler in a giggling fit. It was perfect. After we read it, he pointed at another book and demanded, "This one!" He was looking at When It's Time to Eat in Tinga Tinga, which was perfect for him because he loves animals. After reading each book, I added them to my account's library for easy retrieval.
The three organizations that are partnering with this site are Tinga Tinga Tales, which donates books to children in Africa; United Through Reading, which arranges for deployed parents to video themselves reading aloud to kids; and Jumpstart For Young Children, which provides books for low income neighborhoods in the United States. All three options are wonderful organizations that are promoting literacy. What could be better?
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