| Contents |
Foot book miracle -- Magic in action -- Birth, brains, and beyond -- Power -- Keep it regular -- And do it like this -- Getting the most out of it -- Proof -- First secret of reading: Magic of print -- Second secret of reading: Magic of language -- Third secret of reading: Magic of general knowledge -- What happens when the three secrets of reading come together -- "Book! Book! Book!" -- Television: Good, the bad, and the ugly -- Troubleshooting -- Phokissing on fonix -- Boys and reading. |
| Abstract |
Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. Fox speaks of when, where, and why to read aloud and demonstrates how to read aloud to best effect and how to get the most out of a read-aloud session. She discusses the three secrets of reading, offers guidance on defining and choosing good books, and addresses the challenges that can arise. |
| General note | "A Harvest original." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-192). |
| LCCN | 2008005627 |
| ISBN | 9780156035101 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0156035103 (pbk.) |
