It’s just paper.
With some squiggly letters.
Mabe some pictures drawn on it. Nothing major.
It’s just a picture book, right?
Take a look at the child.
Little eyes blink in wonder, studying the pictures carefully.
Mind swirling, processing the details they hear.
A trusted adult voice rises and lowers in a soothing sing-song, drawing the child in.
It’s not just a story.
It’s a learning experience.
Stories are one of the most effective chinuch tools in an educator’s arsenal.
As the Rebbe explained, “As part of chinuch, one should tell stories. A child may be afraid of learning something difficult. Stories banish this fear. They rouse the interest of the child so he wants to hear more and more. Every story should have a lesson of goodness and kedusha.”
No, it’s not just a story.
Reading is an opportunity to foster joy, love and values in your child.
So, what’s your story?
What message do you want to impart to our children?
Do you have a chassidic concept you wish to bring to life through a story?
Do you have a grandparent’s tale that is begging to be told?
BRanches is giving Bais Rivkah mothers the opportunity to transmit values to the next generation.
Here’s how it works:
Write up your story in any form you’d like.
Submit your manuscript to [email protected] by tomorrow, Thursday, February 10th, Tes Adar Alef.
The winning manuscript will be illustrated, published and placed into Bais Rivkah classrooms. The winning author receives $1,000 cash prize.
Ever wanted to be published?
The time is now. Submit your manuscript today.
