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An Illustrated Treasury of African American Read-Aloud Stories |
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Susan Kantor |
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African American Read-Aloud Stories is a classic collection including myths, fables, folk tales, fairy tales, tall tales, and much more. Stories include "Anansi Gets What He Deserves," "Timba," "The Dissatisfied Bird," "Why Hawks Kill Chickens," "The Wonderful Tar Baby," and more. It also includes African American songs, biographies of famous African Americans, and recollections of slavery. Thirty specially commissioned color illustrations by accomplished children's artists enhance reading enjoyment.
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The Read-Aloud Handbook |
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Jim Trelease |
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0141001615 |
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From Publishers Weekly
The newly revised and updated fifth edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease uses his trademark Q&A format to address such issues as television, library funding and the Harry Potter phenomenon. A "Treasury of Read-Alouds" in the back of the book suggests starting points for parents. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From AudioFile
Since the publication of his first Read-Aloud Handbook, Trelease has made a serious avocation of spreading his gospel about the value of reading aloud to children and teens. To spread the word via audio is a natural transition and one that works beautifully. Trelease shares his message with clarity and fervor. He moves smoothly from the obvious educational and social advantages to the rationale for reading aloud to... |
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An Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Poems for Young People |
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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers |
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2-6-This shortened and illustrated volume has half of the poems found in Read-Aloud Poems for Young People (Black Dog & Leventhal, 1997) plus one new selection. The list of authors reads like a who's who of American and European poets, such as William Blake, Lewis Carroll, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, and Alfred Lord Tennyson. The more than 100 poems are organized into the same nine topics, such as "Laughing Lyrics" and "Poems to Ponder" that appeared in the earlier version. The page introducing "Nature's People" misspells Emily Dickinson's name. A selection of lovely watercolor-and-ink drawings by early-20th-century illustrators Fanny Cory, Marguerite Davis, Kate Greenaway, and Jessie Willcox Smith create an old-fashioned, nostalgic mood. The poems are attractively typeset with plenty of... |
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Bear's New Friend |
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Karma Wilson |
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Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends. There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No . . ."Who?" calls Bear. Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No . . ."Who?" calls Bear. Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends. Who is it? WHO?How Bear and his forest friends discover a NEW FRIEND will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's radiant illustrations make Bear's New Friend a perfect summertime read-aloud companion to the bestselling Bear Snores On.
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Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children |
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William F. Russell |
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0517587157 |
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A perennially popular collection of short stories, poems, legends, and myths from great works of literature that are especially appropriate for parents to read aloud to their children aged five to twelve. Line drawings.
Card catalog description
Selections, including some rewritten for reading aloud, from poems, novels, and plays by Homer, Mallory, Shakespeare, Dickens, Hawthorne, Twain, and other well-known authors.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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20th Century Children's Book Treasury: Celebrated Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud |
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Selected by Janet Schulman |
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Believe it or not, 44 complete read-aloud classics and future classics--from Goodnight Moon to Stellaluna--are packed in this remarkably svelte, positively historic anthology. Flipping through the 308 pages of The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury is like browsing a photo album of beloved friends and family. The familiar faces of Curious George and Ferdinand the Bull peer earnestly from the pages, and scenes from Madeline and Millions of Cats resonate as if you just experienced them yesterday. Think of the advantages of carrying this book on a vacation instead of a suitcase of single titles! (Your kids can always revisit their dog-eared hardcovers when they get home.) This impressive collection of concept books, wordless books, picture books, and read-aloud stories was artfully compiled by longtime children's book... |
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Read All About It!: Great Read-Aloud Stories, Poems, and Newspaper Pieces for Preteens and Teens |
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Jim Trelease (Editor) |
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Presents a collection of fictional stories, autobiographical pieces, and newspaper columns, arranged for reading aloud.
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Classic Myths to Read Aloud |
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William F. Russell |
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0517588374 |
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The most complete collection of Greek and Roman myths specially arranged to be read aloud to children aged five to twelve. "Every child deserves this book. Those who do the reading aloud will be enlightened and rewarded, too."--Edwin Newman Line drawings.
Card catalog description
Presents the essential Greek and Roman myths that form the basis of our cultural literary heritage.
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Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever |
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Mem Fox |
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From Publishers Weekly
Two books for adults pay tribute to children's books and to the artists and writers who create them. In Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever, bestselling picture book author Mem Fox extols the benefits of reading to preschoolers even newborns and gives suggestions for helping children learn to read by themselves. Line drawings by Judy Horacek inject some levity. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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From School Library Journal
An introduction for parents about reading aloud to their children. Fox explains that babies are born learners, discusses the importance of books in the home, and stresses the value of a read-aloud ritual. She also includes a chapter on... |
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What Does Being Jewish Mean |
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Karen A. Katz |
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Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch,author of The Jewish Book of WhyWhat Does Being Jewish Mean? will be a great help to parents seeking to answer their children's questions about Judaism and Jewish life. It will certainly be a wonderful source of information for adults anxious to share with young people an appreciation of their heritage.
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Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch, author of The Jewish Book of Why What Does Being Jewish Mean? will be a great help to parents seeking to answer their children's questions about Judaism and Jewish life. It will certainly be a wonderful source of information for adults anxious to share with young people an appreciation of their heritage.
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Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young |
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Jack Prelutsky, Marc Brown (Illustrator) |
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Poems about picnics, pretending, and puppies make this book the book to introduce little ones to poetry about the world around them. Jack Prelutsky, one of today's most respected children's poets, has selected more than 200 short poems--old favorites, traditional rhymes, and humorous verses--that will delight young listeners. The poems cover a wide range of experiences in a young child's life, from everyday events to special days to the world of the imagination. Marc Brown, author and illustrator of the popular Arthur series, uses colored-pencil illustrations and borders to unify the poems, helping to create a pleasing, lively collection to carry children from their preschool years into the early elementary grades. As Jim Trelease tells us in his introduction to the book, "Unlike the toys we buy our children, poems... |
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Learning Under the Influence of Language and Literature: Making the Most of Read Alouds Across the Day |
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Lester L. Laminack |
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LESTER L. LAMINACK is a recently retired professor from the department of Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Grades Education, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy education. He is the recipient of two awards for excellence in teaching at WCU, the Botner Superior Teaching Award and the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award. Lester is an active member of the National Council of Teachers of English and served three years as co-editor of the NCTE journal Primary Voices. He also served as a teaching editor for the magazine Teaching K-8 and wrote the Parent Connection column (2000-2002). He is currently editor of the Children's Book Review Department of the NCTE journal Language Arts (2003-2006). He is a former member of the... |
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Good-bye Round Robin: 25 Effective Oral Reading Strategies |
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Michael F. Opitz |
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The authors' aim is to show where oral reading fits in the reading program and share twenty-five of the best strategies for helping children learn to read aloud.
About the Author
Former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, Dr. MICHAEL F. OPITZ is a professor of elementary education and reading at the University of Northern Colorado. He is the author of eight books including Listen Hear! 25 Effective Listening Comprehension Strategies (Heinemann, 2004), Reaching Readers: Flexible and Innovative Strategies for Guided Reading (Heinemann, 2001), Rhymes and Reasons: Literature and Language Play for Phonological Awareness (Heinemann, 2000), Good-bye Round Robin (Heinemann, 1998), Flexible Grouping in Reading (Scholastic, 1998), and Literacy Instruction for Culturally and... |
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365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories |
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Daniel Partner |
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Parents and children will enjoy this story book that has 365 read-aloud stories from the Bible. And with over 100 illustrations, The Bedtime Bible Story Book makes reading time a delightful learning experience.
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Jesus and the Saints |
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Margaret Eident |
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The Right Touch |
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Sandy Kleven |
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3AA picture book that clearly instructs children on how to deal with unwanted and inappropriate touching through a heart-to-heart talk between a little boy and his mother. The author sensitively distinguishes between the loving touch we all need and "secret, deceptive, or forced touching." Children are encouraged to listen to their own feelings, assert their right to stop unwanted contact, and get help from trusted adults "even if it is supposed to be a secret." An informative foreword to adults gives valuable information on communicating personal safety to children and advice for helping those who report abuse. The illustrations of big-eyed children, comfy teddy bears, and fuzzy pets are not distinguished but do contribute to the cozy, safe tone of the book. The primary audience will be... |
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Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Read-Aloud Treasury (Raggedy Ann Series) |
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Johnny Gruelle |
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Beloved dolls for the ages...Ninety years ago a story about a rag doll found in a grandmother's attic captured the hearts of Americans. Through many generations Raggedy Ann and Andy and their stories have been shared between parents and children and grandparents and grandchildren. This new collection combines those stories of adventure, friendship, and devotion in one volume that begs to be read aloud!
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Character Building Day by Day: 180 Quick Read-Alouds for Elementary School And Home |
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Anne D. Mather, et al |
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In elementary schools across the country, teachers are expected to provide at least five minutes of character education each day. This book makes it easy to meet that requirement in a meaningful way. It includes 180 character vignettes-five for each of the 36 weeks in the school year-grouped by trait. Each features kids in real-life situations making decisions that reflect their character. Each is short enough to be read aloud; all can be used as starting points for discussion, to support an existing character education program, or as the basis for an independent program. An excellent tool for the classroom or the character-conscious home.
About the Author
Anne D. Mather has taught middle school, high school, and church school and has written other books for children and teens.... |
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The Read Aloud Handbook |
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Jim Trelease |
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0844672343 |
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From Publishers Weekly
The newly revised and updated fifth edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease uses his trademark Q&A format to address such issues as television, library funding and the Harry Potter phenomenon. A "Treasury of Read-Alouds" in the back of the book suggests starting points for parents. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
From AudioFile
Since the publication of his first Read-Aloud Handbook, Trelease has made a serious avocation of spreading his gospel about the value of reading aloud to children and teens. To spread the word via audio is a natural transition and one that works beautifully. Trelease shares his message with clarity and fervor. He moves smoothly from the obvious educational and... |
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An Illustrated Treasury of Read-Aloud Classics for Young People |
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Becky Koh |
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1579122884 |
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Book Description
Curling up with a good book is one of life's great joys-and it is never too early to introduce that pleasure to children. The selections in this elegant volume are designed to be read aloud in ten minutes or less, or to be devoured by developing readers on their own. READ-ALOUD CLASSICS includes fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, and selections from The Black Stallion, Kipling's Just-So Stories, The Story of Dr. Doolittle, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Chronicles of Narnia, Little Women, and many more, reflecting a diversity of styles, cultures, and subject matter. Full-color illustrations throughout-many drawn from the original books-enhance reading enjoyment.
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Hey! Listen to This : Stories to Read Aloud |
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Jim Trelease (Editor) |
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0140146539 |
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From Library Journal
We expect a lot of Trelease, and this enticing anthology does not disappoint. The 50 selections, sensibly grouped by subject (real life, fantasy, classics, folktales) and difficulty, range from good to outstanding. Some are complete stories; others are appetite-whetting chapters from novels; all are aimed at K-4. Many pieces come from "old favorites" ( Bambi , Homer Price , Charlotte's Web ), while others have been rescued from undeserved obscurity (including a French gem, "The Magic Thread"). Each carefully chosen piece has also been given a setting that shows it to best advantage. Trelease easily captures the reader's interest, particularly with his engaging introductions but also with the lively note on follow-up reading that rounds out each selection. The buttonholing excitement of the title animates these... |
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An Illustrated Treasury of Latino Read-Aloud Stories |
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Maite Suarez-Rivas |
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The latest addition to Black Dog & Leventhal's successful "illustrated read-aloud" series, An Illustrated Treasury of Latino Read-Aloud Stories is a complete collection of time-honored tales from the Latino storytelling tradition. Included are 40 classic myths, legends, fables, and fairy tales, as well as riddles, history, biographies, and modern-day stories.
About the Author
Maite Suarez-Rivas is a writer and book editor. She lives in New York City. Alma Mora holds teaching positions at Columbia University, The New School for Social Research, and Hunter College. She lives in New York City.
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101 African-American Read-Aloud Stories: Ten-Minute Readings from the World's Best-Loved Literature |
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Susan Kantor (Editor) |
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From School Library Journal
Gr 3-8This book includes folktales; excerpts from longer novels, biographies, and history books; and songs (without musical notation), poetry, and chants. Most libraries will have many of the titles from which the selections are excerpted: Andrea Davis Pinkneys Alvin Ailey (Hyperion, 1993), Walter Dean Myerss Fast Sam, Cool Clyde and Stuff (Puffin, 1988), Harriet Jacobss Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Oxford Univ., 1988). The folktales are very brief and some do not specify the region or people from which they originated. Many are taken from Frances Carpenters African Wonder Tales (Doubleday, 1963; o.p.); others are not credited to any reteller. Joel Chandler Harriss retellings are included in dialect. Small black-and-white graphics appear at the start of each selection. Stick with the original books... |
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Cinderella: A Read-Aloud Storybook (Read-Aloud Storybook) |
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Della Cohen, Mary Hogan (Editor) |
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The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style.
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The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style.
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