Make a list of different local attractions that relate with one of your child's favorite books. For example, the local airport and a book on airplanes, or a horse farm and a book on horses. Then read the book with your child and work in the suggestion of going to the local airport, farm, etc. It works best to do the activity the same day, otherwise you may forget it or your child loses his excitement. 

My wife and I recently did this with our son and took him to our small local airport. While there was only one airplane we could see, we were able to go right up to it, as you can see in the photo. We all had a great time, and Aaron still talks about it. (11/14/1999)

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