- Llama llama red pajama whimpers softly for his mama.
My daughter loves when I read to her, especially if it's the same book from the day before.
You turn the page?
- Yeah.
- [Mother] Sometimes, she'll ask for the same story every day.
We'll do this for about a week, so I try to change my voice to keep it interesting.
Even if she's not right here.
But there's a lot of benefits to rereading a book.
She understands the story better, learns new words, and it keeps her excited about reading.
Stairs.
Plus, she likes knowing what's going to happen next.
Why is he upset?
- Because he's scared.
- Yeah, but why is he scared?
We also talk about the pictures.
Rereading the book allows her to see things she didn't notice before.
Baby llama hums a tune.
You don't always need a new book for story time.
Sometimes, you can learn new things with an old favorite.
- [Announcer] Made possible by the generous Support of the Marlene and Spencer Hayes Foundation.
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