What Every Parent Thinks as They Enter the Library
Written by Jamie Thompson
Feb. 16, 2022
Alright, kiddos, listen up. We’re about to step inside the library, so stop staring at yourselves in the glass doors. I need your full attention for just a moment. As we enter the Children’s Section, you’ll see a cardboard cutout of that popular character, Pete the Cat, and maybe even Captain Underpants. Let’s make sure they’re still standing when we walk past!
I know those empty aisles look like a race track, and I know the quiet atmosphere is tempting one of you – I won’t name names – to break out into song. But we’ve already had our fun at the park, and now it’s time to engage our minds instead of our lungs. Here’s the plan:
We’re going to find a small table – that rainbow chair one by the window is ideal if it’s available. On this table, you’ll pile up the books you want to borrow, and I’ll make the final call on which ones we take home. Remember, I’m the decision-maker here, and I will mainly consider how much text is on each page.
We’re checking out ten books in total. Ten! That’s the same number as your fingers and toes combined.
I know you’re drawn to books with “butt” in the title. I might allow one. And I see you eyeing those graphic pictures of fierce animals. You can have one of those too.
Some of the books might have worn pages or stains that look suspiciously like snot. We’ll look past those imperfections and appreciate the stories within.
Avoid the bins of board books in the back – they’re too gross for us to handle.
Please don’t pull out seventeen books at once and scatter them everywhere. One book at a time, please. If you can’t read the words, examine the pictures instead. Yes, you can sit on the floor, but no forward rolls allowed!
You can definitely ask the librarian a question, but snacks are a no-go.
Once we’ve gathered our ten books, we might try the Self Check-Out if it’s open. I might let you help scan the barcodes. If we take turns and everything goes smoothly, we can listen to the Sing 2 soundtrack on the way home while enjoying the bumpy road.
Are we ready? In the name of literacy, let’s go!
Jamie Thompson lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she writes and raises her kids. Her work has been featured in various publications. Besides family, she enjoys the beach, sports, and a good story. For more parenting tips, check out this post on home insemination. Also, if you’re looking for information on pregnancy, this resource is excellent. For those interested in home insemination kits, visit Make A Mom.
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Summary:
This guide provides useful tips for parents on how to successfully navigate a visit to the children’s library with their kids. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining order, making smart book choices, and engaging in a fun learning experience while avoiding chaos. The article also provides links to useful resources related to home insemination and pregnancy.
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