March is National Read Aloud Month and it’s also the month we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. We have included a list of great books for kids of all ages on our website.

March is the perfect time to browse the recommended selection of books to read aloud to children, or sit with them while they read aloud to you!

Click below to access the complete list:

• Concept Books and Nursery Rhyme Books to Read Aloud to the Very Young
• Recommended Picture Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers to Second Graders
• Great Chapter Book Series for Kids

Children’s Museum of Richmond to Honor Coach Beamer

Virginia Tech Football Coach Frank Beamer will be the recipient of the inaugural Children’s Book Bank Champion Award, in recognition of his support of the Children’s Museum of Richmond‘s Book Bank. Coach Beamer will receive the award at a luncheon planned for April 26, 2013 at the Richmond Marriott.

The April 26th event will also recognize two early childhood educators with the Regional Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher of the Year Awards. Nominations are being sought from the community for teachers who honor early childhood learning through innovative incorporation of play and creativity, passion for the importance of preschool/Kindergarten education and demonstrated dedication to young children.

To nominate an Outstanding Preschool or Kindergarten Teacher, visit the website.

The Children’s Museum of Richmond took over management of Central Virginia’s Children’s Book Bank last year. The book bank started as a collaborative effort back in August of 2000 when the Greater Richmond Chamber and United Way pooled their resources to collect and distribute books.