Rating: 
Summary: Although I think reading aloud is wonderful
Review: I think this author got a little carried away. I found some of her examples to be down right insulting. She read aloud to a boy for 15 minutes...and suddently he started reading. Please.I am currently the mother of a boy in Kindergarten and a preschool girl. I have read to my son since he was 2 days old. Through hours of colic, I recited Dr. Seuss to calm us both. In his 5.5 years, I have barely missed a day reading. Although he loves to be read to, he is really struggling to learn to read on his own. And to imply, that if a parent had just read the right books, with the right tones...then it would be a piece of cake is setting up a lot of parents (myself included) for a lot of frustrationg. Learning to read for most kids is hard. I read the entire book looking for some aknowledgement of this fact and there is none. I love reading aloud to my kids, to their classes, to anyone who will listen but this book just goes too far.
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent ! Former teacher and new parent!
Review: I think this book should be given to all teachers and parents. It is an excellent resource and is a very easy read. It helps you to understand why and HOW reading aloud can make a difference!
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