Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780151006243)

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. 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.

Author: Mem Fox, Judy Horacek
ISBN-10: 0151006245
ISBN-13: 9780151006243
Publisher: Harvest Publications
Language: English
Published: 09/04/2001
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/09/2001 pg. 70
Library Journal 08/01/2001 pg. 148
Booklist 08/01/2001 pg. 2067
School Library Journal 09/01/2001 pg. 262
Library Journal 08/03/2001