I love to write New Year's resolutions. Somehow, seeing the resolutions in print makes me get more serious about them. If you're looking for some resolutions related to raising a reader, see my 10 Ways to Help You Raise Kids Who Love Reading. In my list are both strategies and recommended books, including Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever, by Mem Fox, Australian children's books author and literacy consultant and The Read-Aloud Handbook, by reading aloud advocate Jim Trelease.
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Love this article — I would LOVE to raise a reader — I’m trying. I’m trying trying trying!
When it comes to book recommendations for children, I honestly don’t know if there’s a better resource than Jim Trelease’s READ ALOUD HANDBOOK. His choices will get kids reading – and parents reading to their kids!