The Very Ready Reading Program is specifically designed to assist librarians in providing parents and caregivers tools and techniques for age-appropriate materials within the library, through community outreach, and through parent interaction at home. Using natural developmental stages for the framework, the Very Ready Reading Program is divided into three age groups: birth to 24 months, two to three years, and four to five years.-- (Source of description not identified).

"The world of Eric Carle"--Page [4] cover. Compact disc. Includes CDs Songs to share: ages 2-3. "Storytime songs (see program manual for a complete discography)"--CD surfaces.

Research basis for the very ready reading program -- Brain research and developmental characteristics of children ages birth through five -- The 7 days, 7 ways principles (reproducible) -- The role of music and movement -- The role of art -- The role of play -- Play activities and toys for birth through five -- Why share books with twos and threes? 10 powerful reasons (reproducible) -- 15 tips for sharing books with children ages two to three (reproducible) -- Books for twos and threes -- The very ready reading program storytimes: a how-to guide -- Outreach to those who live and work with young children -- Workshops for the early child care and education community -- 25 do's to promote early literacy experiences for twos and threes: for early childhood educators (reproducible) -- Resources -- CD playlist: ages two-three -- Presenter tip sheets: two-three years -- Caregiver tip sheets: two-three years (reproducible) -- Storytimes: two-three years. Animal guessing games ; Bears, bears everywhere! ; Birdies in the treetops ; Boats afloat ; Buses and trains ; Colors of the rainbow ; Count with me ; Creepy crawlies and bugs ; Dinosaur dig ; Feathered friends ; Gone fishin' ; Munching on lunch ; Old MacDonald's farm ; Pajama time: bedtime stories ; Pet parade ; Sing a song of joy ; Small cars, big trucks ; Sun and sea ; What's growing in my garden? ; Zoo day.