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When Will I Read?

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Miriam Cohen explores what it means to "be a reader" through her delightful class of first graders. Jim wonders when he will learn to read. His holistic teacher points out to him that he is already reading many things such as familiar books, classroom signs and so on. As young children enjoy reading (or listening) about Jim's exploration, they also are learning about reading and what it means to be a reader. This book helps children understand that reading is developmental and depends on the social context. A great book for Pre-K to 1st graders. I use it with a unit called "I Can Read" that helps children appreciate their early reading abilities. Also a good choice for older children who are working with young readers as reading buddies or partners. This book is also a good choice for open house or parent meetings- to help anxious first grade parents to relax. If you haven't read any of the other books in this series, check them out too!

There is one section of this book that makes it not appropriate for any age. There is a part where a child's doll "baby would not be quiet". And the child said "Oh, this is a bad baby. He needs to be washed." It continues with "And she began to wash her baby very hard". OMG! What is that about???? This book is now in the shredder and should be removed from circulation...unless it can be re-released without this atricous part. How can anyone recommend a book that puts those kinds of thoughts in a child's head? Was this really OK in 1977 (when the book was released)? I don't know, but it's certainly not OK now.