Grade one students to receive "Let's Go! The Story of Getting From There to
Here" to kickoff TD Canadian Children's Book Week
Canadian Children's Book Centre to distribute more than 500,000 books in largest free book distribution program in
Let's Go! The Story of Getting from There to Here takes readers on a journey across our continent and through time to discover the different ways we travel from place to place. Every page offers a fascinating snapshot of life at a different point in time. The tale of transportation through the ages is a thrilling story of imagination and ingenuity.
"Reading is one of life's most important skills. With so many activities competing for our children's time and attention, we as parents, teachers and mentors must continue to develop a passion for reading and a love of books in our children," said
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"As a father and author, I am thrilled to be a part of TD Canadian Children's Book Week," said Browning. "With the help of TD Bank Financial Group, the Canadian Children's Book Centre is giving grade one students in
"Because of TD's generous support, we can use this wonderful story to start a conversation with children that is not only about the importance of reading, but also about where we've been and where we're going," said
The TD Grade One Book Giveaway initiative of TD Canadian Children's Book Week is the largest free book distribution program to school aged children in
About the Canadian Children's Book Centre
The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) is a national, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1976 to encourage, promote and support the reading, writing and illustrating of Canadian books for young readers. The CCBC's programs, publications and resources help teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents select the very best for young readers. For more information, visit www.bookcentre.ca.
TD Community Giving: Making a Difference Together
Children's health, literacy and education, and the environment are the three main areas of focus for TD's community giving. Flagship programs within these areas include: TD Children's Hospital Fund; TD Friends of the Environment Foundation; TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup; TD Canadian Children's Book Week; TD
For further information: Elynn Wareham, GCI Group on behalf of TDBFG and CCBC, (416) 486-5910, [email protected]; Julia Perreira, GCI Group on behalf of TDBFG and CCBC, (416) 486-7223, [email protected]; Matthew Cram, TD Bank Financial Group, (416) 983-1514, [email protected]
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