Robert Scott Thayer posts

Louise Rosenblatt’s Literary Discovery Validates Picture Book Power

08/19/2014

“Text is just ink on a page until a reader comes along and gives it life.” ― Louise Rosenblatt What brilliant quote could ring more true? And what would have happened if Theodore Geisel, while in his advertising career, decided not...

How to Navigate the World of Picture Book Genres

08/11/2014

“Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind!” ― Dr. Seuss So what exactly is a genre? I am sure you heard this word used many times in the music world at galleries and in libraries. Let’s start...

Sing that Picture Book Song Again!

08/06/2014

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein We’ve all sang along to our favorite...

8 Ways Picture Books Meet Young Children’s Needs (Part 2)

08/01/2014

“Think and wonder. Wonder and think.” ― Dr. Seuss Take a good look around you. What do you see? With the exception of nature, everything you see, hear, touch, taste and smell came from a single thought. Imagine that! And what better...

8 Ways Picture Books Meet Young Children’s Needs (Part 1)

07/29/2014

“And will you succeed? Yes you will indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)” ― Dr. Seuss Ok – you know the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. However, keeping that positive attitude will make moving that mountain much, much...

How Children Benefit from Informational Picture Books

07/25/2014

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.” ― Dr. Seuss We’ve all seen them. Brilliant colors dancing off their pages. An extraordinary marriage of text and illustrations very...

Harness the Power of Picture Books!

07/22/2014

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ― Nelson Mandela When you pick up a picture book, there is something very magical that happens as soon as you open its pages. That is why early...

Benefits of Reading to Children (Part 3) – The Joy of Escaping into a Fantasy Environment

07/15/2014

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney Who doesn’t love to read and escape the difficult maze of reality? And when you read to a child the absolute joy of...

Benefits of Reading to Children (Part 2) – 5 Attributes to Building Integrity

07/10/2014

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so … get on your way!” – Dr. Suess, Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Today I want to focus on five attributes of reading to children that can help build their integrity. These include…...

Benefits of Reading to Children (Part 1) – 6 Strengthening Attributes

07/08/2014

“Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.” – Carl Jung Never underestimate the power of reading to children. Today I want to look at six attributes that can stimulate and develop the child’s mental growth....