MATERIALS:  Paper, pen, ruler

For each player, make a five-by-five-square grid on a piece of paper.  Mark the center square with an X, or write something clever on this free space, like "Already Booked."  In the other squares, write a subject category -- mystery, sports, animal story, biography, science, fantasy or science fiction, history, and so forth.  You can repeat categories.

A child reads a book in one of the categories, then marks an X on the appropriate square.  To get bingo -- five in a row down, across, or on a diagonal -- your child will have to read books in several categories.  Encourage your kids to get bingo in several directions.  Bingo prizes might include a new book or some new art supplies.