Nationally-produced breaks will
encourage adults to interact with their children utilizing materials that support
specific program themes. Well-developed, widely-distributed publications are integral to
successfully reaching and engaging children with their parents/caregivers/teachers. Also
included in the program is the distribution of PBS Families Newsletters
and
300 free
books a month for children who do not have the resources to purchase their own. These
materials are provided through producers and a grant from the United States Department of
Education and the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting.