This program encourages families to read 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. Once the child is registered, they will receive a reading buddy(small plush animal). The parent can either keep track of books read by using the app or using a paper copy. Every book read aloud counts even if read multiple times. You can keep a record by Title and Author or strictly keep a number count. The library will keep track of their progress by moving a pawprint with the child's name on it on our 1,000 Books Display in the library's children's area. If families are okay with it, every time the child reads 100 books, you can come into the library and have your child's photo taken while holding a sign congratulating them on making another level. The library will post the photo on our Facebook page. When the child completes the program, the library will order a book in the child's name. There will be a nameplate on the inside cover of the book; the child will be first to check out that title. They will receive a certificate and another reading buddy. Have fun!