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  • Reading Magic

  • Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives
  • By: Mem Fox
  • Narrated by: Mem Fox
  • Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (57 ratings)

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Reading Magic

By: Mem Fox
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We all hope and expect our children will learn to read, but how many of us realize we can get our kids on the road to reading simply by reading aloud to them every day? With passion and humor, Mem Fox explains why reading aloud to young children has such an impact on their ability to read - and on their entire lives.

Writing as an ordinary mother as well as a best-selling author and internationally respected literacy expert, Fox explores when and where to read aloud and demonstrates with clear, easy-to-follow examples how to read aloud to best effect and how to get the most value and joy out of a read-aloud session. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this audiobook is a must for every parent - and for anyone who would like to know more about how children learn to read.

©2008 Mem Fox (P)2008 Oasis Audio
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simply life-changing

Any person that would like to learn the secrets to teaching children to read, MUST read this book.
simply amazing

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Serious Eye Opener!

Wow, just wow! This book has changed my view on reading forever. I was apprehensive at first but to be honest every single word made so much sense it was like something finally CLICKED in my mind and the world of reading fell into place. The purpose of this book and the message is so clear. I immediately implemented her methods at home and I am astonished at how seamless it was. I read a book to my 7 year old (a difficult book) and then she wanted to read it to me. I let her and I told her all the words she didn’t know to make the story move along and each time she reads it she knows more and more of the difficult words! Like “marvelous!” What a word for a kiddo just learning to read. She read the book over and over with my help and loved every second of it. This book changed my life!

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It's a good book but appears dated a little bit.

The research appears a little old, doesn't mention how much of negative influence phones and iPads are etc.

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fabulous must read for all parents!!

This book shows how reading out loud is a tremendous gift to your children s intellect and imagination.

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Every parent should read this!

Every parent should read this! The audio is helpful in certain parts, and her narration is very good (of course).

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Terrific and quick

I loved listening to Mem Fox tell me everything I need to know about reading aloud! She has such passion that comes across much better in the audio version than the written version. What a treat to hear all the different infections that she speaks about!!

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