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Reading Aloud

Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever by Mem Fox
http://www.memfox.com/welcome.html

Hear acclaimed children's author Mem Fox demonstrate some of her read-aloud suggestions:
http://www.memfox.com/reading-magic-intro/

Read Aloud Handbook

The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
Now in its fifth edition, this book is a favorite source of ideas and book suggestions for both parents and teachers.
Http://www.trelease-on-reading.com

Hey! Listen to this!

Hey! Listen to This: Stories to Read Aloud by Jim Trelease
This collection of fifty stories pulls from various genres and sources of children's stories geared toward elementary-age children.

Motivating and Encouraging Readers

How to get your child to love reading

How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike  by Esmé Raji Codell

Madame Esmé's website includes great lists of books organized by topic. http://www.planetesme.com/lovereading.html

She also keeps a daily blog about books: http://www.planetesme.blogspot.com

Making the Match

Making the Match: The Right Book for the Right Reader at the Right Time : Grades 4-12
by Teri S. Lesesne

Naked Reading: Uncovering what tweens need to become lifelong readers

Naked Reading: Uncovering What Tweens Need to Become Lifelong Readers
by Teri S. Lesesne

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