Reading magic : why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever / Mem Fox ; illustrations by Judy Horacek.
| Author/creator | Fox, Mem, 1946- author. |
| Other author | Horacek, Judy, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Updated and revised edition. |
| Publication | Orlando, Fla. : Harcourt, ©2008. |
| Description | xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Sample text |
| Supplemental Content | Additional Information at Google Books |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foot book miracle -- Magic in action -- Birth, brains, and beyond -- Power -- Keep it regular -- And do it like this -- Getting the most out of it -- Proof -- First secret of reading: Magic of print -- Second secret of reading: Magic of language -- Third secret of reading: Magic of general knowledge -- What happens when the three secrets of reading come together -- "Book! Book! Book!" -- Television: Good, the bad, and the ugly -- Troubleshooting -- Phokissing on fonix -- Boys and reading. |
| Abstract | Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. 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. |
| General note | "A Harvest original." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192). |
| LCCN | 2008005627 |
| ISBN | 9780156035101 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0156035103 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB1042 .F64 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |