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Reading magic why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever

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...

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Main Author: Fox, Mem, 1946-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Orlando, Fla. : Harcourt, c2008.
Edition:Updated and rev. ed.
Subjects:
Storytelling.
Oral reading.
Children > Books and reading.
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Summary: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.
Item Description:"A Harvest original."
Physical Description:xiii, 192 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-192).
ISBN:9780156035101
0156035103
Author Notes:Judy Horacek is an Australian cartoonist, illustrator and writer, born in 1961. She is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. She has illustrated numerous books. Her early work, Life on the Edge: Cartoons was published in 1992. Where is the Green Sheep was written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horecek, is an Australian bestseller.

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