PASCO, Wash. – This week, Columbia Basin College (CBC) is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Seuss as part of National Read Across America Week. The event, which honors the renowned author, is organized by the National Education Association.
Molly Mooney, Associate Professor of Library Services at CBC, explained that the rhyming in Dr. Seuss books aid phonemic awareness, which is crucial for reading and spelling.
“Because Doctor Seuss is so much fun, the illustrations are so whimsical, a lot of times it cements words in people’s brains in a way that other books don’t,” Mooney said.
The library at Columbia Basin College has curated a collection of children’s book classics, focusing on English language learners and children’s book enthusiasts. The collection started with authors such as Dr. Seuss and Ezra Jack Keats and has expanded to include newer classics.
Mooney recommended two books. “Mi Papa es un Agricola” tells the story of a father providing for his family, while “The Napping House” narrates a family’s journey into peaceful sleep.
