Download Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Audiobook

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" Noted children's author Mem Fox brings together personal anecdotes and research to show the importance of reading to children. As a person who grew up in a reading household and raised reader children, it all seems obvious to me, but I have bought a copy for an immigrant friend who has not yet started to read to her two-year-old, believing he is too young and will learn English better from Nickelodean. This is an important book that may not get into the hands of those who need it most. Otherwise, Fox is just preaching to the choir. "

" More accessible perhaps then The Read Aloud Handbook which I do enjoy. A bit self promoting but I went and checked out some of her kids books and they are cute. Makes many good points about HOW to read aloud so that its more enjoyable. Reading aloud so its enjoyable for all is a skill. And it is so important and this book is a big reminder of how we can do it well. My kids love it when I read aloud to them and I have learned to enjoy it more too and make it more FUN! "

" Books are everywhere for my children, so I didn't think I needed this book, but I did. I learned a lot about different ways to read, different kinds of reading, and different ways of teaching children to read. Funny and educational, without seeming pretentious. "

" I have always read to my children, but it helps to have a reminder of how important it is and some new ideas for how to do it. "

" So good that I am buying a copy for myself! "

" A great, fast-paced, commonsense book. My favorite quotation: "Experiencing this heightened level of emotion through literature is seen by some squeamish parents and educators as a Bad Thing. But child psychologists disagree. The whole point of books is to allow us to experience trouble realities that are different from our own, to feel the appropriate emotions, to empathize, to make judgments, and to have our interest held. If we sanitize everything children read, how much more shocking and confusing will the reall world be when they finally have to face it?" (p.142). "

" I read this several years ago and loved it--but now it's a little more applicable, since I have kids of my own. So good and so important, I think--I recommend it to any parent. "

" Enjoyed reading this one. Quite a few good tips for reading with kids! :) "

" Every parent, teacher, librarian, and anyone interested in helping children love to read should read this book. Great research in a digestible and fun format. "

" not quite what I was looking for in terms of a literacy resource. "

" This is a great book about reading aloud to your kids. It helps you to see how beneficial it really is! "

" While I liked this book, I felt too much of the content felt "magical" with no substantial validation. "

" This is a MUST READ for every parent no matter the age of their child. I will even be telling my new students parents about it on Back to School Night next week. It is awesome!! "

" Excellent information about why reading aloud is important. Did you know that you need to start reading to kids RIGHT when they are born? Mrs. Fox explains why. She's right. "

" I've tried to read all sorts of stuff on early literacy, but Fox is above and beyond in making it readable, funny, full of great examples, and it's accessible and uses language any parent would understand. "

" Totally obvious, but any exuberance about reading to kids is fine by me. A great pairing with The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease and a willing toddler. "

" I read this book because of my interest in books and reading and kids. I think this is a great book for parents and teachers. It reminded me of all of the ways my mom has taught me to love reading--especially reading aloud. "

" Kind of logical for most of it - maybe cos I love reading ? But I did like the games suggestions with words or letters on the pages "

" Since I read aloud to classes, I thought this book would give me ideas about better reading aloud skills. So many ideas!! It also made me proud of myself as I had read to my 2 kids as they were growing up. It was an interesting read and I passed the book along to one of the reading specialists. "

" A good book for parents/parents to be on the importance of reading aloud to your child from very early on - gives the benefits of reading to children on their performance in school as well as what type of reader they become. "

" to be re read and passed on... i often include w/basket of books to share w/ fellow eatly literacy advocates..and new parents. "

" PLEASE read aloud to your children . . . it WILL change their lives forever . . . they will be good readers and actually like to read! "

" A must-read for every parent, BEFORE the baby is born. "

" -A cute story about what all of us have in common
-Could be use to teach a lesson about similarities despite our differences "

" Mem Fox is the master of breaking the fourth wall in the last few pages. "

" Great for laptime. I don't always love Mem Fox's writing but I enjoy the subtle multicultural theme (subtle for a children's book I guess) and the repetition that encourages body part recognition "

" This is an easy to read book with a lot of repetition and rhymes. This book is definitely going into my child's nursery collection of books. I would also read it to Pre-K students. "

" A very fun, repetative, quick read for toddlers! "

" In Ethan's collection, Ethan calls it "Toes." "

" I love to read this to my child and he loves to listen and look at the pictures. I love oxenbury's work they are uncluttered and soft, and this is one of mem fox's better works. "

" This is such a cute book. The simple, repeating pattern allows young children to "read" along with an adult. I bought this book for my brother, so he could read it to his son. "

" One of the sweetest board books I've read in a long time. Perfect for sharing with cuddles and giggles. --Rachel
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" I like how the babies in this book look different (different nationalities) and who doesn't love baby fingers and toes?!? "

" What adorable book for showing that, despite many differences, babies are all the same with their ten little fingers and ten little toes! The rhyme and repetition is sweet, and I love that it ends with three little kisses for the baby! "