Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook : Eighth Edition

"This book is about more than reading aloud. It's about time that parents, teachers, and children spend together in a loving, sharing way."--The Washington Post

"Now, more than ever in the age of screens, this book is needed. Jim Trelease is a national treasure. Cyndi Giorgis has done a magnificent job updating this classic for today's readers. Bravo!"--Rosemary Wells, author of the Max and Ruby series

"Reading aloud is a joyous experience for child and for parent. The Read-Aloud Handbook offers useful hints as to why the experience is so mutually rewarding and how to make it work."--Arthur Schlesinger

"The Read-Aloud Handbook promises to give parents, teachers, and all others who care about children, reading, and the pursuit of happiness new inspiration."--The Denver Post

"Fresh, vital, and inspirational...bravo for Trelease! I urge everyone who cares about literacy--and that should include people without children--to read this book."--Los Angeles Herald Examiner

"As I read this treasure of a book, I became more and more fascinated with its contents...I give it my unqualified recommendation."--"Dear Abby"