Weekly Story time at Barnes and Noble

By: Sean Cary

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.-- Miss Susan Reardon holds a weekly story telling session at the Barnes and Noble in the Altamonte Mall. Reardon usually reads a story or two from a wide selection of children’s books found in the bookstore to anyone who is willing to come and listen.

“Children love to hear stories about animals for some reason but the favorite still seems to be the classic Dr. Suess stories.” Reardon said when asked about what the children like to have read to them.

With the turnout only coming in at about 10 to 12 children each story time, Reardon says it is very easy for the children to get very involved in the story. The more the children get involved the more they will enjoy the expierance.

“With the small amount of people that usually show up I get the opportunity to interact with the children more and have them become part of the story telling process.” Reardon said.

Some of the children were left in the reading area while the parents were off shopping for books and things around the store; but Reardon said that she doesn’t encourage parents to do this. For the most part the story time only lasts about 15 to 20 minutes so parents are encouraged to stay and be a part of it with their kids.

“Its really just nice to be able to enjoy something with your kids like this, she’s a far better story teller than me so I feel like me and my kids are both enjoying it and being entertained together.” Said Regina Perry of Altamonte Springs. Perry tries to attend the story time each week with her two children.

If interested in the story times just look at your local Barnes and Noble events page or the event page at any local bookstore or library.