{"product_id":"the-abcs-of-making-reading-elaine-impara-ely-9781425711979","title":"The Abc's of Making Reading Fun","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA new book that makes reading a joy for the whole family\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003ci\u003eABC's\u003c\/i\u003e of Making Reading Fun\u003cbr\u003e Offers hope for anyone with a reading problem\u003cbr\u003e Reaches out to readers of all ages \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From cover to cover this delightful book is a treasure trove of unlimited activities designed to turn reading into a pleasurable experience not an academic struggle. Children relate immediately to the simple and easy approach to reading established in this book. Its vibrant colors and creative illustrations immediately capture the interest and arouse the curiosity of children of any age. Adults also have been known to be absorbed by the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eABC's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e activities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The comprehensive approach in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe ABC's of Making Reading Fun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e makes it so much easier for parents to have fun assisting their children in becoming independent readers, as opposed to an academic chore that must be tolerated. Education continues to produce too many students with below average reading and thinking skills. This book offers hope that the author's unique approach will make reading and thinking fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Look for Dr. Ely's message to the readers. It brings to life a unique approach that helps children become effective readers. A \"How to Practice the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay and See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Activities\" page follows. Here the author explains the details necessary for the child to get the most out of the book. The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay and See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e method, repeated for each alphabet letter, opens the door to the joy of reading. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each page of the book has a large and vividly colored picture used for a Letter Find game that awakens interest and wows the reader. Next to each large picture on the page is an object tied to a bright red balloon that creatively establishes the \u003ci\u003eSay and See\u003c\/i\u003e activity. Children learn to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e each letter sound in the word, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e the object and its proper spelling. This approach creates variety and anticipation from page to page. The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay and See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e method is consistently strengthened by repetition and practice with the introduction of the next alphabet letter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay and See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e activities, there is an alphabet search game on \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e pages of the book. The large colorful pictures and games bring life to the impression that reading is fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e Major benefits resulting from the illustrations include: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e (a) \u003ci\u003eReinforcement of letter recognition of all the alphabet letters.\u003c\/i\u003e Children search for a set number of letters hidden within colorful illustrations. The letters hidden in the scenes differ in sizes and are at various angles rather than the traditional letter placement as seen on the red balloon on the page. This added dimension of seeing letters in a surrounding context, rather than seeing them solely in isolation, awakens children's awareness of their environment. Parents and teachers can be assured that they have reinforced alphabet letter recognition in a fun and creative way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e (b) \u003ci\u003eEndless possibilities of creative writing, listening and speaking activities.\u003c\/i\u003e The various scenes allow children to quickly make new connections among the pages. These sensory relationships from the context expand children's comprehension skills because they learn to hook new information into their life experiences. The connections stimulated by the illustrations stretch young minds to make imaginative leaps that teach them to think \"outside the book.\" Experiencing through the power of imagination will stay with them for a lifetime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e (c) The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSay and See\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e activities and the alphabet search game, with the letters hidden within the illustrations, engage children with hours of fun. As the child grows, the multi-sensory exposure will continue to strengthen e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elaine Impara Ely\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1425711979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781425711979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Xlibris Us\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Elaine Impara Ely","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742558826751,"sku":"9781425711979","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-abcs-of-making-reading-elaine-impara-ely-9781425711979","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}