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Some skeptics claim that the Internet has forever killed the art of reading. This assertion couldn’t be further from the truth. Website content in whatever form is based on the written word and the possession of excellent reading skills facilitates the navigation, understanding, interpretation and enjoyment of the material contained therein. Reading is alive and well and millions of print and electronic publications are produced and read each year.

 

Why is reading so important anyway? To begin with, children require reading skills to enable them to successfully access education at elementary, secondary and tertiary levels. Upon graduating from the education system, individuals transitioning into adult life find that the ability to read not only opens numerous doors of opportunity but also provides essential and even life saving information and makes life more enjoyable, rewarding and complete.

 

A wide array of reading material exists for both the reluctant and voracious reader. Numerous newspapers, magazines and books are published and presented to the public on a daily basis and often one feels overwhelmed and unable to select relevant and interesting material. That’s where personal interests and convictions come in, with sports enthusiasts spending hours poring over the sports pages, while young children eagerly devour the latest Harry Potter release in their language of choice.

 

Kaylizmart Ltd operates a bookstore on its website. Here you will find an excellent selection of old classics that every child simply should read. These classics can be personalized and presented as gifts, or of course, enjoyed by the purchaser. In addition to the timeless classics such as Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, the Kaylizmart Ltd bookstore also features an interesting assortment of books some of which are briefly described below;

 

A Book of Rules for Children.

This children’s book outlines a set of rules which enable children to develop successful life strategies from an early age. The book is based on the principle that bad habits once acquired are very difficult to eliminate. For this reason, it’s essential to teach children good habits rather than trying to get rid of bad habits at a later stage. The book, which is colorfully illustrated, addresses a wide range of positive personal habits including dieting, good study habits and goal setting among others. Every child should have a copy of this book.

 

Dear President Obama. A Letter from a Boy in Kogelo.

In this book, a ten year old schoolboy from Kogelo writes a letter to the president of the United States. George Washington Nyayo Omondi is impressed by the unprecedented success of an American Luo. He wishes to get acquainted with the president but understands that this may not be possible due to the latter’s busy schedule. He wished the president the best and requests him not to forget the plight of poor nations.

 

Kidi and the Elgon.

This vividly illustrated children’s book is based on the story of an African legend. Kidi is a Follow warrior whose mysterious ability to deflect spears and arrows surprises everyone around him especially the Elgon who are sworn enemies of the Follow. The Elgon decide to use the charms of a lovely beauty to learn Kidi’s secret. They present Chep Choomba to him as a wife. She pretends to love him but later betrays him by revealing his secret to her tribe.