PBS KIDS Share a Story is a national literacy campaign designed to inspire adults to help millions of children develop language and literacy skills through daily activities, including book reading, drawing, storytelling, rhyming and singing. Literacy experts have long recognized the link between children's exposure to language and their eventual reading success. The PBS KIDS Share a Story campaign aims to demonstrate how any caring adult can help raise a child's reading achievement. Laura Bush serves as Honorary National Chair of the campaign. Actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton is National Chairman. Mr. Burton hosts the PBS Kids program Reading Rainbow, which has won 20 Emmy Awards for its innovative approach to reading.

Learn how reading books, telling stories, and singing songs will help to develop a child's vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge of narrative.   A message from Honorary National Chairperson Laura Bush quicktime | realplayer   A message from National Chairperson Levar Burton quicktime | realplayer PBS Parents Reading & Language Find tips on helping your child learn to read, recommended book from the ALA, and more. Talking & Reading Together Learn how your child advances to become a reader and writer. PBS Teachers Recommended Books Reviews organized by age and topic Find online and off-line literacy activities including links to stories, printable activities, and online postcards. PBS Kids Stories Online stories featuring Arthur, Sagwa, Clifford, and other PBS Kids favorites. PBS Parents Activity Finder Search through our library of activities to do with your child. PBS Teachers Lesson Plans Find lessons and activities arranged by grade and topic.

Find out what's happening in the world of PBS KIDS Share a Story, and how you can join in the fun.   Egg's Mysterious Surprise Al Roker wants to share a story with you. Print or download this fun story and activity booklet. (PDF)

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