Each day the website DayByDayNY offers one free high quality book that children can read with their families, read alone, with a buddy, at school, at home, or even on a smart device. While most people know how to find eBooks of varying quality on the Web, these books are GREAT! They're high quality, but are only offered for one day. Why only one day? Well, that's the hook - if you find a book you want to read again, you won't find it for free on the website - you have to visit your local library. BAM!
Often times people assume that the quality of a FREE book on the Internet will be good. Unfortunately that is just not true most of the time. DaybyDayNY provides a vital link between families, literacy, and libraries. It gives families a wonderful resource to use everyday, but a daily reminder to visit their local library. To be honest, it makes my job as a public children's librarian easier.
The website is easy to navigate and provides rich resources to enhance the story: Arts & Crafts, Be Healthy, Fun Museums in NY, and Read With Me. The site makes it incredibly easy to find a local library by hyperlinking a 'click here' so that New York State users can locate the closest library to their home. Go ahead and try it CLICK HERE. There is not much text on the main page and it is easy to use by adults and children. The page is a winner!
Homeschool families would love the quality of this website. It would be sort of like a story surprise each day - accompanied by crafts and activities. I love it when someone takes the work out of lesson planning and parenting. And...it's FREE and HIGH QUALITY.
This can be viewed on all computers and smart devices. Because the page is concise and well organized, it's easy to navigate on all these devices as well. As a thrifty mom and librarian - I raise an eyebrow when I hear "FREE". But with DayByDayNY, I raise my eyebrows with delight. When will you visit for a free eBook?
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