Actor and author Julianne Moore taps gently into the minds and feelings of young children with her Freckleface Strawberry series. Brimming with humor and insight, the books tell the story of a feisty young girl who learns that what makes you different makes you who you are — and that’s something to celebrate. Whether you’re a member of the “fraternity of redheads” or not, you’ll find universal truths in Moore’s books.
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is a national campaign to bring young children together with valued grownups in their lives to read the same book, on the same day, in communities all over the world.
Spring makes one sit up and take notice and perhaps even see things a little differently. Like a change in season, books can help readers explore familiar topics in new ways, see things from fresh perspectives, or even think about doing things another way. Meet prehistoric trucks, see how buttons and feathers (and other stuff) come together for a special picture day, decide how long your string is, and what thingamabobs or sticks or boxes can accomplish. All it takes is a bit of imagination — a great gift all year long!
