Children's Book Event!

In an age when many children spend more time swiping screens than turning pages, local author Danny Barron is making it his mission to help parents reclaim storytime. On Saturday, Sept. 6, Barron will be at the Royal Oak Bookshop, 207 S. Royal Avenue, from 1 to 3 p.m. to share his “What Could It Be?” series. Each family attending will receive a free e-book download.

For Barron, the message is simple: children ultimately crave loving attention from their parents, and reading together is one of the most meaningful ways to give it. “If a child spends four hours each day on a mobile device for eight years, that equates to two years of continuous scrolling,” Barron said. “The question is, is that planting good seed? What that child’s really hungry for is the intimacy with their mom and dad.”

The “What Could It Be?” series is written in playful, rhyming verse reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, paired with vibrant illustrations created by Barron’s son Nathan. The books are aimed at readers ages 4 to 10, but Barron says they can be enjoyed by younger children when read aloud, and even older children appreciate the rhythm and storytelling.

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