KNTR Storybook Adventures

Thank you so very much for the wonderful book and stuffed animal. The kids are in heaven and all they want to do is read and look at books after the story you read to them! My heart is full of gratitude…—Vanessa Eckman, MAT, Kindergarten Teacher, Porter Elementary, Mesa, Arizona

Kids Need to Read participates in many fun activities, but there absolutely is nothing better than simply getting a chance to read with kids! Immersing children into the world of stories is the magic of Kids Need to Read's “Storybook Adventures”. Sharing a passion for reading is contagious. Giving a copy of the books you read for the children to share at home is priceless! Books are so clearly vital, not only as a means to learn to read but as a tool for children to dream and to accomplish those dreams. Storybook Adventures throws open the door for each child to begin the process of dreaming for their bright future.

The most remarkable aspect of this program is the sheer versatility of storytime. While we have our mainstay characters of the Christmas Cat Lady, Mermaid Lady Tiernnee, Pirate Captain Ruby Red Lips, and Viking Brunhilde, we are more interested in meeting the needs of the children. We appreciate the opportunities to alter our characters, and stories to best fit in with a theme or social-emotional skill that needs to be addressed. While storytime presentations do vary, every child leaves each storytime with a book and a Highlights magazine.

Kids Need to Read also welcome opportunities to invite community members like Arizona Renaissance Festival characters, community cosplay groups, Miss America Royalty, or even members of the Mesa Police Department to be a part of the adventure. These storytimes naturally bring an extra bit of excitement and needed motivation to children for practicing their reading skills.