Every Child Ready to Read: Literacy Tips for Parents [Paperback]

The Lee Pesky Learning Center (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 2004

All parents want their children to read well and to succeed–and experts agree that improving literacy begins at birth. Reading aloud to your child, sharing simple games and wordplay, and developing letter knowledge start your child off on the right foot for school and life. Now the esteemed Lee Pesky Learning Center has created this easy, accessible reference for parents to help foster better literacy skills in children. Topics are individually tailored for three age ranges–infant, toddler, and preschool–and include

• the best read-aloud books to develop sound awareness
• the perfect picture books for encouraging letter knowledge
• ways to promote verbal language and build vocabulary
• the benefits of symbolic play
• fun (and educational) games for car trips
• helping youngsters “write” at home
• great gift ideas for kids
• warning signs of a learning disability

The fundamentals of reading start at home. Every Child Ready to Read helps parents motivate their children to learn, and to become confident readers who will always enjoy reading.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Every Child Ready to Read is a little gem. It will help parents prepare, support, guide, and enjoy reading with their children. Nothing could be a better gift to any new family.”
–SUSAN STRAUB, Director, Read to Me program

About the Author

The Lee Pesky Learning Center is a nonprofit, educational organization specializing in helping individuals with learning disabilities. The center is based in Boise, Idaho. Visit the Lee Pesky Learning Center at www.LPLearningCenter.org.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 edition (August 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345470672
• ISBN-13: 978-0345470676
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.3 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for all Parents, May 11, 2005

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Stephanie H. Worrell "Stephanie Worrell - Rad... (Boise, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Every Child Ready to Read: Literacy Tips for Parents (Paperback)

This is a really awesome, simple book for parents and parents-to-be. The suggestions are easy to follow and the book has a lot of great hands-on activities that you can do with your child. I have mine packed in the diaper bag and pull it out when we are in the car or find ourselves with a few extra minutes to kill. This book would make a great gift for expectant mothers.