Article: Pizza Hut(R) BOOK IT! Beginners(R) Kicks off 2008 Reading Program with 'Maisy' Book Series from Candlewick Press.

DALLAS -- BOOK IT! Beginners([R])announced today that it is featuring the "Maisy" book series in its 2008 read-aloud program. Created and sponsored by Pizza Hut([R]), the program encourages teachers to read aloud to students in preschool and pre-kindergarten to develop a lifelong love for reading and books.

The 2008 program launches today and lasts through April 25. Over 36,000 preschools and child-care facilities will participate in the program this year.

"The 'Maisy' books are such a hit with kids, and so we're excited to feature the books in this year's BOOK IT! Beginners Program," said Leslie Brunt, BOOK IT! Beginners program director. "Maisy is ...

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