Ferst Readers of Henry County

06/16/2026

Whether this originated with Groucho Marx, or he borrowed it, it’s funny and holds truth!

06/14/2026

June Book Spotlight: Full, Full, Full of Love (Trish Cooke, author; Paul Howard, illustrator)
For the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s can be FULL indeed — full of hugs and kisses, full of tasty dishes, full to the brim with happy faces, and full, full, full of love. With a special focus on the bond between little Jay Jay and his grannie, authorTrish Cooke introduces us to a gregarious family we are sure to want more, more, more of.

Some of our lucky little Ferst Readers will be receiving this delightful book later this month.

06/12/2026

Studies find that “parents are four times more likely to read aloud to their children when given free books and encouragement.”

That’s what we do at Ferst Readers of Henry County! We provide free, quality books to almost 1,800 preschool children every month--books which are addressed to the child, and are mailed with a customized parent engagement newsletter.

The development of critical pre literacy skills should happen well before children arrive for formal schooling in kindergarten. Reading aloud together at home with babies, toddlers, and preschool children is key to fostering the development of these skills, AND the time together is a wonderful bonding time.
Find out more at www.ferstreadershenry.org and help make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!!

06/10/2026

Thank you, Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation for this generous grant to Ferst Readers of Henry County! These funds help us provide a free book every month for a full year to 48 preschool children in Henry County! 📚👶🏽📚 👧🏻📚 👶

We also appreciate all CGEMC customers who participate in Operation Round Up! Did you know that Operation Round Up is a community support program available to all EMC members/customers? You have the option to round up your monthly electric bill to the nearest dollar. The spare change collected from participating members is combined into a charitable fund that provides grants to local nonprofits (like Ferst Readers of Henry County!), schools, and families in need.

Many thanks!!

06/08/2026

New Month, New Books!!
Your Ferst Reader will be receiving one of these engaging books this month. Enjoy the bonding time and be prepared to read it over and over again.

05/25/2026

Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day as we honor the heroes who gave everything for our country.

05/23/2026

May Book Spotlight: You Are Not a Cat! (Sharon G. Flake, author; Anna Raff, illustrator)
This clever and hilarious story stars Cat, who starts out perfectly content and relaxed, and Duck, who infuriates him by meowing like a cat instead of quacking like Cat thinks he should. It is a fun read-aloud, and Duck’s silliness, as he impersonates a variety of animals, will appeal to children who enjoy pretend play.

Some of our lucky little Ferst Readers will be receiving this delightful book soon!

05/21/2026

“As lumber is the primary support for building a house, words are the primary structure for learning. There are really two efficient ways to get words into a person’s brain: either by seeing them or by hearing them. Since it will be years before an infant uses their eyes for actual reading, the best source for vocabulary and brain building becomes the ear. What we send into that ear becomes the foundation for the child’s ‘brain house.’ ”
We read to children for all the same reasons. We talk with children to reassure, to entertain, to bond, to inform or explain, to arouse curiosity, and to inspire.
“But in reading aloud we also build vocabulary, associate reading with pleasure, create background knowledge, provide a reading role model, and plant the desire to read.” (Jim Trelease, The Read-Aloud Handbook)

05/18/2026

May Book Spotlight: Orange, Triangle, Fox (Sarah Jones, author)

Colors. Shapes. Critters!!! Three concepts in one make learning fun!

Your little one will love Brown 🟤Circle Hedgehog, Red 🟥Square Owl, Yellow ⭐️Star Frog, and Orange Triangle Fox!
This is an ideal read for bedtime or story time, with rich watercolor illustrations and delightful animals to engage children. It just may become a family favorite!

05/16/2026