Baby Read-Aloud Basics: Fun and Interactive Ways to Help Your Little One Discover the World of Words

By Caroline Blakemore

"Winner of the iParenting Media Award Decades of research have proven the value of reading aloud to children, and the years between birth and age two are arguably the most crucial for language... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081447358X
• ISBN13: 9780814473580
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

A resource for all parents

Very well organized for parents with young children of all ages -- started our infant at one week and by week seven he was focusing on black and white book series and now at week 12 he is grabbing for pages and is truly engaged! As new parents we are excited to see him grow into each level of read aloud and enjoy spending this quality time together. Recommend this book highly as well as the the wonderful book recommendations that are provided by the authors.

This book is an eye opener! Just wonderful!

Of course it is a joy to sit with a child - a BABY - and read aloud! But this book sheds light on why and how to make it a daily, joyful experience. The research described explains how important the process is on so many different levels you might not have thought of. You can start before birth, for instance! The organization is very helpful, with specific books recommended for each stage of development and coordinated activities.

Create the window and vision for your child's learning to read

As a First Grade Teacher I highly recommend this book as a key to helping your child learn to read. This book clearly gives you the how tos and the whys. It emphasizes the fun you will have while connecting to your baby with warmth, understanding, and passing along the critical skills your child will need in order to read. This is a must and appreciated baby shower gift!

inspiring!!!

the authors of this book obviously know about children and babies. the research is complete and well documented. this book have given me so many new ideas on how to make reading with my young baby and toddler fun. it is packed with great suggestions for age appropiate books, which is so valuable for busy yet discriminating moms. i know so much more about how to choose quality reading material for my precious little ones. i also realize, after reading this book, the value of reading with/to them. the authors give so many suggestions on how to successfully engage your baby/child in the reading process. they also give activities to enrich the experience as your children grow. i can't say enough good things about this book, i'm out of time to write as my oldest(almost 2) is asking me to read her a story!!!!!!

The perfect gift for an expectant parent.

The outstanding quality of Baby Read-Aloud Basics is determined by the substantial research provided by the authors substantiating the value for reading to your baby, the organization of the recommendations for immediate location of needed topics and the book reviews that are sooo practical when it comes to selecting books to read at different ages.