MVCSD News: 1,500 Pre-K and Kindergarten Students will receive the new book Cow's Can't Jump
Thursday, October 2, 2008
From left to right author Dave Reisman, Mount Vernon Educational Foundation member Gail Wright-Sirmans, foundation president Ronnie Cox and Superintendent of School W.L. “Tony” SawyerMount Vernon Educational Foundation works with local author for book donation
Mount Vernon youngsters will receive their very own copy of the newly published children’s book Cows Can’t Jump, thanks to the generous donation of local author Dave Reisman and the Mount Vernon Educational Foundation Inc.
Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students will each receive a copy of the book to own. Foundation officials worked with Reisman to make the donation of 1,500 books possible.
Ronnie Cox, president of the foundation, said the donation is one of the many projects the group has in place to enrich education for Mount Vernon students.
“Reading is fundamental. This is a very important step in a child’s education and the foundation hopes that though this well illustrated book our children can develop a love for reading at an early age,” Cox said. “We want children to have a lifetime of reading and learning.”
Reisman, a father of three young children, penned the humorous tale of the physical limitations of several animals who learn to focus on what they can do instead. The book was illustrated by Jason Maas, an art teacher for the Briarcliff Manor School District.
“Cows Can’t Jump will help young readers learn diverse and dynamic words while absorbing a subtle yet powerful message that builds self- esteem and teaches respect and humility ,” said Reisman, a Briarcliff resident. “I remember the excitement as a child receiving a book that was my own that I could actually take home.”
