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Family & Relationships. Language Arts. Nonfiction. HTML: We all hope and expect our children will learn to read, but how many of us realize we can get our kids on the road to reading simply by reading aloud to them every day? With passion and humor, Mem Fox explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to read-and on their entire lives. Writing as an ordinary mother as well as a bestselling author and internationally respected literacy expert, Fox explores when and where to read aloud and demonstrates with clear, easy-to-follow examples how to read aloud to best effect and how to get the most value and joy out of a read-aloud session. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this audiobook is a must for every parent-and for anyone who would like to know more about how children learn to read..… (more)
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While the book is not a manual meant to teach parents how to be educators, Fox offers useful tips that will help children become prepared to learn how to read. The tips rely on making reading fun and enjoyable for the child and the adult reading aloud. Reading aloud should not be not merely understood as a tried and tested means for assuring future academic success for children. Reading aloud is a means of creating wonderful memories and bonds that will last a lifetime.