The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition (Read-Aloud Handbook)

This book should be purchased by all parents if for no other reason than the ability to reference a large database of great books at one time. Well worth the money!

This book saved us from a lifetime of heartache. I read this book when my boy was very small. I did not know then that he was autistic, learning disabled, and hearing impaired. The school said he would never read. I homeschooled him using the knowledge I took from this book. I taught him to read by reading to him. Today he is in a Master's program for Library Science! Thank you Jim Trelease!

The latest edition of Jim Trelease's The Read Aloud Handbook provides useful tips on why you should read to a child, how you should read to a child and what sort of reading materials are appropriate for reading aloud to a child.

The book consists of two parts - the first part gives information on the effects of reading aloud, Sustained Silent Reading [SSR], discussion on the stages of read-aloud, dos and dont's of read aloud etc.

The second part consists of an updated treasury of read-alouds. Together with old favorites, there are a number of new publications [within the last 5 yrs].

The Read Aloud Handbook is an excellent, must-have resource for any parent, guardian, teacher or those interested in children and literature.

This book is one that every new parent, grandparent,or educator should read.
I have given this book as a gift twice.

I picked this book up from our local library, per recommendation of our children's librarian. I canNOT put the book down! It is SO inspiring to know that your relationship with your child, their education and their emotional & intellectual growth is so entertwined with time spent reading aloud to them. My five-year old and I are in the middle of the Little House on the Prairie chapter books series & she LOVES it. This book has affirmed this activity for us. Further, Trelease includes TONS of current research revealing how important reading aloud is to a child's academic achievement and overall comprehension. A MUST buy!