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Especially for Parents

                             You may have tangible wealth untold;
                             Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
                             Richer than I you can never be --
                             I had a mother who read to me.
                        --Strickland Gillilan

       How you can make daily read-aloud time one of your best family experiences.

Action Stories for Children
       Teach your children to love stories, poetry, and chants BEFORE they're ready to read!

Talking About Books

       Tips for effective conversations about the books you read together.

       These books are particularly effective for new readers.

       More of our favorite books.

       Your children need lots of books to read and re-read.  Here are great low-budget suggestions.

      Susie Babcock on books that are interactive and appealing.

       Experts in children's literature have prepared extensive reading lists for every child's needs and interests.

       Children and parents love these interactive toys, puppets, and games.

       When you work with your child's own thoughts and interests, the results can be amazing!

       Educational activities for you and your child.

       A variety of educational resources for parents.

Word Activities from Speech Teach

Between the Lions, PBS's award-winning television series has been proven to contribute to the literacy skills of children ages 4-7. The companion web site offers parents an expert-approved curriculum of interactive stories and games to help kids successfully learn to read and write.


       Chapter One from Jim Trelease's  The Read-Aloud Handbook.

      Chapter Four from Jim Trelease's  The Read-Aloud Handbook.

Links to Reading Suggestions for Children        
       Book Hive


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