Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

various dates in 2024

Reading aloud helps your young child expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Learning to read can be scary; a friendly face, particularly one with a soothing purr, can ease reading anxieties and build confidence.

Each family can register for a time to read to a group of shelter cats in a safe and controlled environment. Children can share a book with foster/shelter cats from Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter and learn about adoption options.

Registration must be done in person at the Children's desk on the day of the event, beginning at 9 AM. Each family registering will have 15 minutes in the Story Tower. SPACE IS LIMITED!


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