A tot who takes books everywhere is the first child to read 1000 books with her parents over two months.
Greenvale two-year-old Isabel Ottone registered for the Hume Libraries’ 1000 Books Before School challenge on July 1 and reached the milestone on September 1.
Her mother, Marie Ottone, says Isabel spent the entire two months focused squarely on books.
“She brought me a book to read first thing every morning and now remembers what the books are called and walks around the house talking about them throughout the day,” Ms Ottone said.
She and her husband read to Isabel every morning, evening and before her midday nap.
“We go to the library nearly every week and Isabel just loves it.”
The 1000 Books Before School challenge encourages youngsters to build early literacy skills.
Information at www.hume.vic.gov.au
