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Congratulations on your special event… and thanks for sharing a small piece of it with the Reading Tub™. The proceeds from this site benefit The Reading Tub, Inc. a public charity to foster family and children's literacy. The moments of sharing a book with a child not only create and nurture a special bond, they foster a love of learning, and propel creativity and imagination for a child's success! Don’t waste time with a poor story, jump in the Reading Tub. We can tell you about the great stories you are missing. No one should have to pay extra to help their children learn to read, so read our profiles for FREE. When you purchase a Perfect Party Pack through this site, you help us get books in the hands of those who need it most: under-served and at-risk youth across the country. Our mission is simple: give every child the opportunity to succeed ... because they know how to READ. BOOKMARK and FORWARD this site to friends and family...everyone you share special, festive occasions with. When you shop on this website, you are making a difference in the lives of children. THE MOST HELPFUL action you can take, is hosting a fun filled , memory inspiring Perfect Party by Cody. Invite your guests to be ambassadors for PARTIES 4 LITERACY. Remind them that empowering kids with literacy and life skills builds a solid foundation of success for the most important members of our world: the children. Participate TODAY!


	Add your voice! "Parties 4 Literacy is a terrific way of embedding reading and literacy into something that children enjoy the most -- Birthday Parties! This is a powerful association! You can have your cake and read it too! Brij Kothari, Founder www.BookBox.com and www.PlanetRead.org" -Brij Kathari, CA ".'A Win-Win Situation! By giving your own child the gift of a memorable Perfect Party by Cody, you can also give a priceless gift to other children as well--the gift of literacy.' Sandra McLeod Humphrey, Children's Author and Character Education Consultant Recipient of the Helen Keating Ott Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Literature (7/05)" - "In masterly form, Paul and Shanelle have woven the child's fun of a perfect Party with the basic values of character, sportsmanship, social skills, health, and the importance of reading. For good measure they've also increased awareness and funding of national social causes, making a win/win for sure. Charles Boyle, Author of Tailey Whaley and Educational Programs Manager (retired) for Earth Sciences at NASA's Goddard Space flight Center." -


	THE READING TUB™ The way we see it, reading is a public commodity, and no one should have to pay extra to share a great book with their children or help a child learning to read. We are a public charity dedicated to family and children's literacy. We're here to help parents walk past the over-hyped, media-driven material to find some tremendous stories that fit their family just perfectly. Whether you're looking for humor, a story with life lessons, adoption, a way to share your culture and language, or just something that is nice read (and re-read), you can find terrific books here in the Tub. Sure, we profile some of the classics and popular literature, but our emphasis is on the less publicized or hyped. We have enjoyed some incredible stories published by smaller houses that aren't easy to find...but they are books you don't want to miss. So come visit and you'll see why we say 'Jump in...there's always time for reading in the Tub!' CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHORS In the Reading Tub™ we are always on the look-out for children’s authors who are working to inspire our kids. We love books that make kids laugh; push their imaginations; help them become positive, happy people; and let them dream. If you are an author whose children’s book fits that bill, let us know…and we’ll tell you how you can join us on this page. Every Perfect Party introduces your books to 8 other children and their parents. FREE BOOK BOX DOWNLOAD TO THE VISITORS TO THIS SITE TEACHES KIDS 10 LANGUAGES using SLS deveoped by Dr. Brij Kothari ( Cornell ) and brought to you by Paul Cody, Founder of Parties 4 Literacy and Partner in PlanetRead and Tery Doherty , Founder of The Reading Tub and Co Founder of Parties 4 Literacy MEET MY CORNERSTONE AUTHORS Click here to meet some of the award-winning authors you may not know, but whom your children will love! COMING SOON! MR. PARTY PACK T-SHIRTS & BEARS Reserved PlanetRead When a billion people are illiterate (two-thirds of them women), and nearly half of the world lives on less than $2 a day, we believe it is important to examine the link between literacy and poverty. We are excited by the prospect of helping not hundreds, but millions, of people gain access to regular reading practice and improve literacy where it is needed most by supporting organizations like PlanetRead. - Google.org team.The Reading Tub is the featured link of Paul Cody's Parties 4 Literacy found in the Partnership Page of PlanetRead Moms Parties 4 Literacy This Parties 4 Literacy Initiative helps raise awareness and funds for Tara Paterson's JUST FOR MOM FOUNDATION. Tara is also the founder of The Mom's Choice Awards.™ The OLIVIA LYNN ' LULU ' PYNE STORY Gretchen Pyne captures Lulu in her children's book Lulu's Rose Colored Glasses, and Warren Pyne talks about coping with grief in the May 2006 Ladies Home Journal. 'The only way to honor the person you lost is to find your happiness again and to carry the person with you.' Gretchen Pyne GOOD NEWS BROADCAST Paul Sladkus is more than his Oscars, Emmy's and over 150 TV shows. He brings--for the benefit of everyone--Good News. There is no better news to read with your child than GOOD NEWS, with over 2,700 good news stories. RESERVED DIARY OF A MOTHER Christine is also the WAHM expert for CLUB MOM. Parenting humorist Christine Louise Hohlbaum suffers from Mommy Brain and an occasional flash of inspiration that has translated into several books, numerous essays and articles. Visit her site to subscribe to her weekly parenting newsletter. TALK TO YOUR BABY Talk To Your Baby is a must for every new mom and dad.It is a campaign run by the National Literacy Trust to encourage parents and carers to talk more to children from birth to three. MAX ELLIOT ANDERSON Did you know boys are the toughest reading audience? Max knows first hand. As a self-described reluctant reader, he is on a mission to get boys excited about reading. His outdoor adventure books are perfect for all readers, but have a special appeal to reluctant and remedial readers. Meet Max and see his books here. SANDRA MCLEOD HUMPHREY Do today’s kids understand they need to take responsibility for their actions? They do if they read Sandra’s books! Using to-the-point, realistic scenarios, Sandra presents situations that help kids work together—and work within themselves—to make good choices. CHARLES BOYLE TAILEY WHALEY, A young whale becomes sad and lonely when bullies ridicule his oversized tail. His mother stops this abuse by leaving the pod and raising him alone. Years later, his powerful tail helps rescue his childhood tormentors from whale hunters. When the mean whales invite him back, he makes sure they learn some truths about tolerance and friendship. TONI BUZZEO Some of the greatest stories are those handed down through the ages. Toni Buzzeo’s award-winning book The Sea Chest draws on an old Maine legend to craft a timely tale about international adoption. GRANDMA JANET MARY Some books are treasures for their beauty. Others become treasures because they evoke special moments. Grandma Janet Mary’s books are treasures because they are a beautiful way for families to share memories … and make new ones. JULIE BAER Sharing one of Julie’s books is like enjoying a suspended moment in time with a child. Her stories capture the essence (and conversational style) of Abe and Dewey, the stars of her books Love Me Later and I Only Like What I Like. Her collage art illustrations add even more depth to the books. PETER PARENTE Kids love exotic animals…animals we probably never heard of as kids. Peeper the Kinkajou and Boomer to the Rescue weave a child’s love for animal stories with themes of discovery, self esteem, and environmental preservation. ANGI MA WONG Angi's books reflect the world around her, with poignancy and humor. Night of the Red Moon is the story of the October 1824 massacre in LA, as told by a young boy. In contrast, Who Ate My Socks? poignantly but humorously unearths the mystery of all our orphaned socks. And Reggie the LA Gator? Well, all you can say is 'That's Hollywood'! W. ROYCE ADAMS Some of the greatest stories come from the moments we share with our kids. The Rairarubia Tales is a fantasy adventure series that is the product of a father-daughter story-telling collaboration. Royce is a master at his craft and he understands the teen audience like few others. His books are guaranteed to keep the readers in your life turning the page! STACY A. NYIKOS Everyone loves dolphins and knows a lot about them, but what about sharks and octopi? Stacy's books, Shelby and Squirt, will tell you all you need to know and a whole lot more. She is a master at weaving a life-lesson story with facts about her animal protagonist. Squirt has been honored by TV Turnoff Network as a recommended book on their list for National Turn Off TV Week (April).In 2005, 24 million children participated! Thanks to Stacy's tireless efforts, Oklahoma is the first state to embrace the program. CINDY JUDD Dyspraxia and apraxia. Big words that mean a child needs help learning to read. Cindy's Chatter Batter book series is specially designed to help children practice reading and verbal skills. What's REALLY cool is that families get to share them together!


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