These phenomenally successful readers feature literary selections that are suited to the age level and interests of students. Faithfully reproduced to the last detail, this delightful journey through legendary America is now available in an attractive boxed edition. 7 volumes. Now available.
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218 of 223 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At the end of my daughter's kindergarten class (she was 5) I was told by her school that she would probably start reading in first grade. Half way through first grade, I was told she was a little slow and not picking up things as fast as she could. At this point, I stepped in and taught my daughter to read using "Noah Websters' Blue Backed Speller" and "McGuffey's Readers."
"McGuffey's Readers" are a delight. I read the books cover to cover and loved every single story contained therein. These two literary tools [the Readers and the BB Speller] were how America learned to read for 150 years. And after *wasting* 18 months listening to reading "specialists" in public schools, *I* taught my daughter to read in under 6 weeks.
She is now a rising 8th grader and a prolific reader.
I *highly* recommend McGuffey's Readers for any parent who wants to teach their child to read. It is a book you will keep forever, and it is something to be handed down to your children and their children and on and on.
And as a prior reviewer stated, they are a real keyhole peak into a bygone time. Plus, the stories are very moral and leave a strong [good!] impression on young minds.
68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By Ted Finamore
Format:Hardcover
I bought the boxed set when my daughter was 5. She is now 7 and almost through the second reader. The lessons are simple but thorough. The stories also provide a brief glimpse of a time gone by.
84 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I received this boxed set when I was 10 years old and I'm now in my 30's and I still read through them. I have a 5 year old that has learned to read from the primer and we both love to take turns reading aloud from the books. I think this collection is a great way to introduce children to literature. The books are classic and timeless and there is nothing wrong with learning some simple wholesome values from the past!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great set!
We had a set that our children used and I thought this set used a lesser quality cover. We know though that the family's learning to read with this will come quickly. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Rachel Hughey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
This is a great way to teach your kids to read, I used it for my own and buy it as a gift for loved ones.
Published 1 month ago by Tater
1.0 out of 5 stars
Missing Primer
The books are fine, but the set is missing the Primer book. In its place is a second copy of Book 1. Read more
Published 2 months ago by V. LASAM
4.0 out of 5 stars
McGuffey's Eclectic Readers/Boxed
These are so interesting. You can't fined this kind of Reader on the market for use today. We particularly appreciate the moral teaching included in these books. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judith E. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes reading logical and comprehensible
When I started 1st grade, the teacher used the "sight and memory" method, which made no sense to me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susan A. Wuchinich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Meets expectations - Is what it said it would be
set arrived in excellent condition. It is beyond my children's age and reading level at this time but all I've heard from family etc. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rambler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful books
I have been using these with my kindergartener and 2nd grader and have been very pleased. The stories are interesting and often have good moral lessons, as well as some Christian... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jennifer D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful books
I always wanted this set, regret I couldn't have the availability of them when my children were young or for my grands for their home schooling
Published 4 months ago by bea hankins
5.0 out of 5 stars
McGuffey's is a treasure.
I am a homeschooling mom, and my children are all in elementary school. Grades 6, 5, 4 and 1. They use this on a daily basis for their reading. Read more
Published 4 months ago by patchouli
5.0 out of 5 stars
McGuffey's Electric Readers: Phonetic Edition
I highly recommend this particular edition of McGuffey because it included the self-pronouncing (dictionary diacritical) marks. The original edition lacks this important feature. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Don
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