Customer Reviews

The New Read-aloud Handbook

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I had to read this book for a children's literature course and I was floored by all of the information that Jim Trelease gave about how important reading is for young children. Not only did he support all of his ideas with fact but the book was easy to understand. I think that this book is very informative for people who do not know which books to choose to read to their children. Futhermore this book gives the do's and don't lists about reading to young children as well as older children. It also tells of how books should be read outloud to children and adolescents all though school. This includes highschool classes. This book is amazing and I was very impressed by it and I hope that Jim Trelease continues to write and publish lists of books that are good reads for children.

Reading aloud to children is one of the best gifts a parent can give a child. The benefits are immediate, and can also last a lifetime

Sorry, but I found this book rather flat. The author's thesis is rather obvious, and while it has some value as a source of enthusiasm/inspiration, it's not particularly insightful. Save your money and buy some books to read to your kid.

The book I received was not the book I thought I was ordering. Also, the book was listed as new and it was full of penciled in remarks. I was finally credited with the purchase price and shipping but after repeated attempts to find out how and to whom to ship the book back, I have never received an answer.