Each year, Kansas libraries promote early literacy during Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week. Manhattan Public Library was chosen as this year’s kickoff location.
The special event was held Tuesday morning and featured a dog theme. Library staff members read two stories-“Bark George” and “Dog in Boots”.
Kansas First Lady, Mary Brownback attended the event and ready the featured book-“Dog’s Colorful Day”. The book was a about a small dog that receives a variety of colorful spots throughout the day. The book teaches children their colors, and focuses on counting.
After the event, children participated in activities and crafts including-giving a stuffed animal a bath, making spots on a dog picture with ink, and making balloon animals.
Library Children Services Manager, Jennifer Adams mentioned that each child received a free copy of “Dog’s Colorful Day”. The library friends group and the Ready to Read grant funded the books.
