This week is Read Aloud to a Child Week in Virginia. Depending on the age of your child, this takes different forms in your house. The folks who run readtothem.org say "There is a large body of research that documents and explains the benefits of reading aloud to children. It may in fact be the most important activity that parents can share with children to help them become strong readers. Reading aloud builds a strong parent-child bond that can last a lifetime!"

This year's theme is perseverance - what a great talking point for us and our children!  “Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success,” or perseverance, is something we can all share examples of from our lives. Think about books, articles, blogs, or posts that you can share with your child this week to emphasize the notion that

Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.

Five books to consider sharing with your child this week to emphasize perseverance: