Spring can’t be far away; I saw a Garage Sale sign on the post at the corner! It reminded me that garage sales are another place to look for kids’ books, especially in new areas where there are lots of families. Having your own sale is a way to raise money to purchase books.
Did you know there are several children’s books about garage sales? The title I liked best is You Can’t Sell Your Brother At The Garage Sale by Beth Brainard and Sheila Behr. This isn’t a book with a structure like a story, instead it is, as the subtitle says, The Kids’ Book of Values. It has chapters about respect, being a friend, getting along with others, and more. Each idea has an illustration which is more like a poster adding a visual element to the book’s appeal.
While garage sale hunting, looking for signs and posters is another way to read and promote literacy. Did you ever think that going around to garage sales was a way to help your child with kindergarten readiness? It sure is. Reading, numbers, making decisions, choosing, evaluating, comparing are just a few of the learning opportunities, not to mention finding books to read and share. Happy hunting!