River The Risky Rock
From the Reasonable Risk Series: A story about finding the balance between wise decisions and risky choices.
Meet River, a risk taking young rock that likes to live life on the edge. In this captivating tale, River learns that having fun isn't just about risky adventures—it's about taking reasonable risks with friends.
Fernsby Reads Books
Reading to children offers numerous benefits that contribute to their cognitive, emotional, and social development. But let's be honest, we don't always have hours in the day to read with our children. This is why the entire collection of Fernsby Books are read by Fernsby herself! For free! We believe that reading to children offers so many benefits...read below to see just a few...
Language Development
Reading exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary, sentence structures, and language patterns, helping to expand their language skills and comprehension abilities.
Cognitive Development
Regular exposure to books stimulates critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and imagination. It encourages children to ask questions, make connections, and think creatively about the world around them.
Academic Success
Children who are read to frequently tend to perform better academically later in life. Reading fosters early literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and comprehension, which are foundational for future learning success.
Cultural Awareness
Books expose children to diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, promoting empathy, tolerance, and understanding of others. They learn about different customs, traditions, and ways of life beyond their own.
Enhanced Concentration
Reading requires focus and attention, which helps children develop concentration skills and the ability to sustain attention for longer periods. This skill is valuable for academic learning and everyday tasks.
Imagination and Creativity
Books spark children's imagination and creativity by transporting them to imaginary worlds, introducing them to fantastical characters, and encouraging them to visualize stories in their minds.
Love of Learning
Reading for pleasure instills a lifelong love of learning and curiosity. Children who enjoy reading are more likely to become avid readers as adults, leading to continued intellectual stimulation and personal growth throughout their lives.