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Reading Together

A Heartwarming Story About Bonding with Your Child Through the Love of Reading

Illustrated by Melissa Larson
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
8.29"W x 8.27"H x 0.38"D   | 11 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Apr 09, 2024 | 32 Pages | 978-1-950968-92-3
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
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Reading Together captures the sweet moments when the love for literature brings a family together.”
—Andrea Tripke, children’s book author and illustrator


Discover the magic of reading together with this story of a family’s love for picture books and the moments of laughter, imagination, and connection they share. Filled with playful illustrations and fond memories from classic children’s tales, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey through childhood, when the joys of discovering new stories together create bonds that last a lifetime.

Whether you're a parent looking to relive the magic of reading with your child, or simply a lover of picture books, this book is a must-read for anyone who values the bond of family and the power of storytelling.
"Reading Together by Robert Broder is a beautiful story about the magic of books in the life of a little girl. Her books are silly and sweet, suspenseful and sad, serious and sleepy. They become part of her and her family. Broder masters to capture the sweet moments when the love for literature brings a family together. Soft-colored illustrations bring the story alive and make it a great book for children… and adults."
—Andrea Tripke, author and illustrator

"Reading Together is a love letter to families and the indelible bonds created through reading and story.”
—Casey W. Robinson, author of Iver & Ellsworth

"Reading Together is a love letter to picture books and the vital role they play in a growing family. The whimsical illustrations weave the story within stories, reminding us of our own favorite picture book moments and how their immersive, limitless magic begins through simple combinations of words and images."
—Jenn Kocsmiersky, children's book illustrator

"[Reading Together] is told in simple language so young readers will have the opportunity to improve their reading skills. Melissa Larson's illustrations are spectacular and are a story in themselves that will capture young readers’ attention as they create their own stories based on what they see in the pictures."
—Readers' Favorite

“This sentimental picture book may best serve parents looking to prepare their young children for a future as readers or to present their older children with a gift that commemorates their relationship.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"It's a lovely, niche book, which will delight parents who enjoy looking back on the time when their own kids were little and remembering those special moments."
—Bookworm for Kids

"Whether you're a parent or caregiver looking to relive the magic of reading with your child, a teacher working to install a love of reading in their young charges, or simply a lover of picture books and wanting to share that joy with a child, "Reading Together: A Heartwarming Story About Bonding with Your Child Through the Love of Reading" is specifically appropriate and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, family, and community library collections with its theme of family bonding through the power of books and storytelling."
—Midwest Book Review
Robert Broder is a children’s book author and founding publisher of award-winning Ripple Grove Press. He is the writer of Patagonia’s first picture book titled Better Than New. Other books include Crow & Snow (Simon and Schuster) and Our Shed (Little Bigfoot) which received a Kirkus Starred Review. He enjoys walking in the snow, running at the farm, hiking in the woods, and drinking coffee on the couch. He lives with his family in a small town, near a big lake, surrounded by green mountains. See more at RobertBroder.com

Melissa Larson is the illustrator of Iver & Ellsworth, written by Casey Robinson. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, painting small town shop windows and getting her hands into every creative project that comes her way. View her work at www.melissaleannlarson.com

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Reading Together captures the sweet moments when the love for literature brings a family together.”
—Andrea Tripke, children’s book author and illustrator


Discover the magic of reading together with this story of a family’s love for picture books and the moments of laughter, imagination, and connection they share. Filled with playful illustrations and fond memories from classic children’s tales, this book takes you on a nostalgic journey through childhood, when the joys of discovering new stories together create bonds that last a lifetime.

Whether you're a parent looking to relive the magic of reading with your child, or simply a lover of picture books, this book is a must-read for anyone who values the bond of family and the power of storytelling.

Praise

"Reading Together by Robert Broder is a beautiful story about the magic of books in the life of a little girl. Her books are silly and sweet, suspenseful and sad, serious and sleepy. They become part of her and her family. Broder masters to capture the sweet moments when the love for literature brings a family together. Soft-colored illustrations bring the story alive and make it a great book for children… and adults."
—Andrea Tripke, author and illustrator

"Reading Together is a love letter to families and the indelible bonds created through reading and story.”
—Casey W. Robinson, author of Iver & Ellsworth

"Reading Together is a love letter to picture books and the vital role they play in a growing family. The whimsical illustrations weave the story within stories, reminding us of our own favorite picture book moments and how their immersive, limitless magic begins through simple combinations of words and images."
—Jenn Kocsmiersky, children's book illustrator

"[Reading Together] is told in simple language so young readers will have the opportunity to improve their reading skills. Melissa Larson's illustrations are spectacular and are a story in themselves that will capture young readers’ attention as they create their own stories based on what they see in the pictures."
—Readers' Favorite

“This sentimental picture book may best serve parents looking to prepare their young children for a future as readers or to present their older children with a gift that commemorates their relationship.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"It's a lovely, niche book, which will delight parents who enjoy looking back on the time when their own kids were little and remembering those special moments."
—Bookworm for Kids

"Whether you're a parent or caregiver looking to relive the magic of reading with your child, a teacher working to install a love of reading in their young charges, or simply a lover of picture books and wanting to share that joy with a child, "Reading Together: A Heartwarming Story About Bonding with Your Child Through the Love of Reading" is specifically appropriate and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, family, and community library collections with its theme of family bonding through the power of books and storytelling."
—Midwest Book Review

Author

Robert Broder is a children’s book author and founding publisher of award-winning Ripple Grove Press. He is the writer of Patagonia’s first picture book titled Better Than New. Other books include Crow & Snow (Simon and Schuster) and Our Shed (Little Bigfoot) which received a Kirkus Starred Review. He enjoys walking in the snow, running at the farm, hiking in the woods, and drinking coffee on the couch. He lives with his family in a small town, near a big lake, surrounded by green mountains. See more at RobertBroder.com

Melissa Larson is the illustrator of Iver & Ellsworth, written by Casey Robinson. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, painting small town shop windows and getting her hands into every creative project that comes her way. View her work at www.melissaleannlarson.com