Reading Magic : Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever

English

ISBN: 0156035103

EAN: 9780156035101

Category: Literary Criticism / Children's Literature/Performing Arts / Storytelling/Language Arts & Disciplines / Reading Skills/

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers

Release Date: 07/31/2008

Synopsis: The must-have guide to reading with children, now in a new and revised edition Best-selling childrens author and internationally respected literacy expert Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. With passion and humor, Fox speaks of when, where, and why to read aloud and demonstrates how to read aloud to best effect and get the most out of a read-aloud session. She discusses the three secrets of reading, offers guidance on defining and choosing good books, andfor this new editionincludes two new chapters on boy readers and phonics, a foreword, and a list of Twenty Books That Children Love. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this book is a turn-to classic for educators and parents.

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Reading Magic : Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 0.7 inches

Width: 5.31 inches

Length: 8.0 inches

Weight: 6.88 oz

Pages: 208