Tips for using Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed? with Children:
Encourage the child to read simple words to make reading time a more interactive experience. To create a repetitive pattern, Cornelius P. Mud answers his mother's questions with a “yes” except for the one question when he says “no” because he wants a hug. When reading this book aloud, pause and let the child read Cornelius P. Mud's “yes” or “no” answers. Point or have the child point to the word “yes” or “no” when it is read. Praise the child's attempts at reading the two words. Have the child look for the words “yes” and “no” in other favorite books or in public print .
Tips for using Cornelius P. Mud, Are You Ready for Bed? with Families:
Direct the child's eyes to meaningful print on the double page picture spread showing Cornelius P. Mud and his 10 storybooks. The letter “P appears in the word “Pig” which is used in several of the bedtime book titles. Have the child point to the letter “P” in the book titles. Have children look for other familiar letters, like the letters in their names in the book titles.