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“So I ask you: whose job is it in this country to wake up comatose parents? Someone better do it soon because knowing television's potential for harm and keeping that knowledge to ourselves instead of sharing it with parents amounts to covering up a land mine on a busy street.”

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Book:The Read-aloud Handbook
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The Read-aloud Handbook

The Read-aloud Handbook is a resource for parents, educators, and caregivers interested in enhancing the reading experience for children. It provides practical strategies for choosing books, maintaining interest, and encouraging comprehension. The book emphasizes the importance of reading aloud as a tool for language development, emotional bonding, and cultural exposure. It includes a variety of book recommendations and activities designed to make reading aloud a joyful and enriching experience for both children and adults. more

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Jim Trelease
Jim Trelease

Jim Trelease is an American author born on March 23, 1941. He is renowned for his contributions to children's literature and literacy promotion, particularly with his book 'The Read-Aloud Handbook,' which has become a classic in family and school literacy education since its first publication in 1985. more

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