A new and revised edition! Bestselling children's 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 how to get the most out of a read-aloud session. She discusses the three secrets of reading, offers guidance on defining and choosing good books, and addresses the challenges that can arise. And this new edition boasts twenty pages of fresh material, including 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 favorite of educators and parents and a must-have for anyone interested in how children learn to read.
Industry Reviews
"If you''re not a dad, pass this along to one. Encourage fathers or other male role models to read to children, and watch the magic happen!" "I would urge everyone to get a copy and read it. It is, quite simply, excellent.... If you're not a dad, pass this along to one. Encourage fathers or other male role models to read to children and watch the magic happen." --Kendal Rautzhan"Danville News" (07/24/2008) PRAISE FOR READING MAGIC "In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers."--The Toronto Star
PRAISE FOR MEM FOX
"Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit."--The New York Times Book Review PRAISE FOR "READING MAGIC"
"In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers." "The Toronto Star"
PRAISE FOR MEM FOX
"Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit." "The New York Times Book Review"
"" " PRAISE FOR "READING MAGIC""In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers.""The Toronto Star"PRAISE FOR MEM FOX
"Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit.""The New York Times Book Review"
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" PRAISE FOR "READING MAGIC" "In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers."--"The Toronto Star" PRAISE FOR MEM FOX
"Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"" PRAISE FOR"READING MAGIC" "In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers."--"The Toronto Star" PRAISE FOR MEM FOX
"Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"" PRAISE FOR "READING MAGIC" "In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers."Â "The Toronto Star" PRAISE FOR MEM FOX
"Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit."Â "The New York Times Book Review"
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