
While it maybe the most adorable reading program you’ll ever see, Tell-A-Tail also is effective. Photo by Mike Naddeo.
This article was previously published on flintside.com. Flintside is an online news magazine about the Flint region.
FLINT, Michigan—A young girl runs towards the Children’s Learning Place inside the Flint Public Library. She holds a book in her hand, excited and eager.
The dogs are here today.
She rushes past the fish tank, puppets, and Legos and heads right to the quiet German shepherd in the corner, resting on his dog bed. The owner is close by, and invites the young girl over.
With a huge grin, she kneels down on the floor next to the dog, gives him a loving pat on the head, opens her book, and begins to read.
Aloud.
To the dog.
This is Tell-A-Tail, an incredibly cute and unique program at Flint Public Library designed to encourage children to read.