Kids celebrate Seuss' b-day by reading

WARE, Mass. (WWLP) - It's a big day for the man known for his silly characters and rhyme; kids across America were celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday in school, Tuesday.

"You're never too old, too wacky or wild to pick up a book and read to a child. You're never too busy, too cool or too hot to pick up a book and share what you've got," said Robert Viera, a third grader in Ware who recited the Read Across America poem Tuesday to kick off the school day.

With rhyme and reason, community figures, even a few 22News characters of our own, joined kids in their classes Tuesday in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday: a day to encourage reading.

Teachers say these days it can be a challenge to get kids interested in picking up a book.

"I think they're excited once they get into it. It's the whole idea that you're competing with the media and with action and all of that," said Kathy Adams, a K-3 reading teacher in Ware.

This day, "Read Across America Day," is meant to kick start that reading again, reading alone or reading with someone.

This is the 13th year the National Education Association has called for every child, in school districts across America, to read in the company of a caring adult.

But, some kids say reading and watching TV doesn't always feel so different.

"You get pictures in your head even if there isn't any pictures and it kind of builds like a movie in your head kind of," said Emma Harper, a Ware fourth grader.

For those kids who love to read, Tuesday was just a nice treat.

"In like third grade, not many people read to you any more, so it's fun to actually have people read to you," said Haley Radisic, a Ware third grader.

So when these little ones are home spend time with them in this way.
Make everyday, read with your kids day.