Reading Magic
Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 7, 2008
In this revised and updated edition of Reading Magic, bestselling author and literacy expert Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read.
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- Who it’s for
- Mem Fox brings warmth and practical guidance to reading aloud as children learn to read.
- Themes
- Reading aloud to children, Learning to read, Lifelong love of books
- Genres
- Teaching Reading & Phonics, Professional Development, Family Learning
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In this revised and updated edition of Reading Magic, bestselling author and 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.
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She discusses the three secrets of reading, offers guidance on defining and choosing good books, and — for this edition — includes two 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, Reading Magic is a turn-to classic for educators and parents who would like to know more about how children learn to read — and how we can instill in them a lifelong love of books.
Reading Aloud, Well
Mem Fox brings warmth and practical guidance to reading aloud as children learn to read.
Come here for
- Guidance on when and how to read aloud.
- Ideas for choosing books children love.
Expect
- Practical advice on making read-aloud time richer.
- This edition adds chapters on boy readers and phonics.
Where it sits
| Teaching Reading & Phonics | 61% |
|---|---|
| Professional Development | 39% |
| Family Learning | 29% |
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- Authors
- Mem Fox, Judy Horacek
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- July 7, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Reading aloud to children · Learning to read · Lifelong love of books
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- Family Activities