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Have fun.
Act like you are having fun! If you want your child to enjoy the story, you
must enjoy it, too.
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Be
dramatic. Put excitement in your voice. Don't read or tell a story as if it is
normal conversation.
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If a cat
purrs, make your voice sound like a cat purring! If a lion roars, sound like a
lion roaring!
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Imitate
other sounds. If a train is part of the story, make the sound of a
train!
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Use
different voices for different characters. If the character is an old lady,
make your voice sound like an old lady! If the main character is a mouse, make
your voice squeaky!
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If a song or
verse is part of the story, sing it! Make up the tune.
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Use hand
actions. If something is big, show how BIG it is!
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Use your
face. Look surprised or afraid or happy or sad if the story calls for it!
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Use props.
If the story is about a bear, have your child's teddy bear listen to the story,
too!
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Act out
parts of the story.