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Reading Magic Paperback – 7 July 2008

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The must-have guide to reading with children, now in a new and revised edition

Best-selling children's author and internationally respected literacy expert Mem Fox reveals the incredible emotional and intellectual impact reading aloud to children has on their ability to learn to read. With passion and humor, Fox speaks of when, where, and why to read aloud and demonstrates how to read aloud to best effect and 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--for this new edition--includes two new chapters on boy readers and phonics, a foreword, and a list of Twenty Books That Children Love. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this book is a turn-to classic for educators and parents.

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Publisher : Mariner Books; 2nd Updated, Revised ed. edition (7 July 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0156035103
ISBN-13 : 978-0156035101
Dimensions : 13.49 x 1.39 x 20.32 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 75,120 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 42 in History & Criticism of Children's Literature
- 103 in Family Activities (Books)
- 176 in Parenting & Family Reference

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If you're not a dad, pass this along to one. Encourage fathers or other male role models to read to children, and watch the magic happen!

--Kendal Rautzhan "Reading Rockets" (7/24/2008 12:00:00 AM)

I would urge everyone to get a copy and read it. It is, quite simply, excellent.... If you're not a dad, pass this along to one. Encourage fathers or other male role models to read to children and watch the magic happen. --Kendal Rautzhan "Danville News" (7/24/2008 12:00:00 AM)

PRAISE FOR READING MAGIC

In short, vivacious chapters, Fox describes the sheer, rollicking joy of sharing books with babies and pre-schoolers.--The Toronto Star

PRAISE FOR MEM FOX

Fox writes with a light touch, going straight to the heart of preschool concerns with affection and wit.--The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.

JUDY HORACEK is the creator of the cartoons in Mem Fox's Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She also writes and illustrates books of her own and creates cartoons that are featured regularly in national magazines and newspapers in Australia. She lives in Dickson, Australia.

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S Riaz

Important Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2010

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Mem Fox is a great advocate of reading to your child. It is possibly the most simple, most profound and best advice you can give any new parent. If parents are a little unsure how to go about helping their children read, this could be a good book to start with. I would also highly recommend "Babies Need Books" by Dorothy Butler - now sadly out of print, but you can get a copy second hand.

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lilypad

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Reviewed in Canada on 12 November 2017

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Wish every Educator and parent could read this book!

Paula Correa

A must read

Reviewed in Canada on 24 July 2015

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Fantastic book for parents and teachers. Members Fox is a phenomenal writer. Highly recommended!

Vaya Barna

Wow!!! what an arrogant author!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2013

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First I will give my own background so that my opinion is a bit justified. I was a reading specialist in San Diego City Schools for 7 years. Later, I became a teacher-credentialing professor at a local university, where I still work today.

Wow, I am six pages into Mem's book and already this woman (Mem Fox) has just taken full credit for teaching a three-year-old child how to read in 15 minutes. Wow, wow, wow!! My mind is still blown at the arrogance and perhaps narcissism. First, a three-year-old reading?? There aren't many out there, though it is certainly possible. Next, in 15 minutes?!? Who is this woman kidding?!? Need I say more?

Frankly, I am very disappointed and wonder if I should keep reading this book...

C. Pittman

required reading for every new parent or grandparent

Reviewed in the United States on 25 January 2018

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this book was required reading for an education class i was taking. It outlines in simple statements why parents should immediately start reading aloud to their babies as soon as they are born. my grandchildren were able, at a very young age, to turn the pages to get to another part of the book. many young children who are not exposed to books, are unable to even turn pages.
this book taught me to purchase children's books that included great artwork/illustrations, something colorful to catch the eye and delight of the children, who are to little to read but love looking at something colorful.

in addition, this book points out to be animated when reading. if the character in the book is whispering, then you whisper. if they are shouting, then raise your voice (but not so loud as to scare the child). buy one for yourself and every person you know who is pregnant, a new mother or father, and especially grandparents, who have so much influence in developing a child's interest in reading.

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