DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY:

It sounds almost too simple to be true, but by reading regularly with your children during their preschool years, you are giving them the biggest boost toward a successful education they will ever get.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will help you read with your children. There are many reasons parents do not read to their children, but we can eliminate one of them. Every child will have books of their very own, at no cost to you, thanks to Hillsdale County's Early Childhood Community and Dolly Parton.

Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home. He/she can look forward to new and exciting reading adventures from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library until he/she turns five years old as long as you remain a resident of Hillsdale County. Should the child move outside Hillsdale County, he/she automatically exits the program.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a free gift to your children! All you have to do is read to your children.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Preschool children (birth until their fifth birthday) of Hillsdale County

WHAT ARE MY RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Be a resident of Hillsdale County

• Complete the official online registration form

• Notify the Hillsdale County ISD any time your address changes. Books are

mailed to the address listed on the official registration form.

• Read with your child.

WHEN WILL I RECEIVE BOOKS?

Eight to ten weeks after your registration form has been submitted, books will begin arriving at your home and will continue until your child turns five or you move out of Hillsdale County.

HOW CAN I HELP?

If you know of a business, organization, or individual who would like to donate funds to support this gift to your children, donations can be sent to:

Hillsdale ISD
Attn: Ginelle Skinner
3471 Beck Road
Hillsdale, MI 49242

QUOTES FROM PARENTS:

"I think it's the best thing that ever came out!"

"My sons are excited to recieve the books. I must open them right when they come so we can gather on the couch to read them."

"I love how well illustrated the books are."

"This is one of the most excellent programs provided for children and parents!"