![]() ![]() It’s long established in science and research: the child who comes to school with a large vocabulary does better than the child who comes to school with little familiarity with words and a low vocabulary. Can you explain the link between reading aloud and school success? We reached Trelease recently in his home in Connecticut and asked him to explain why reading aloud is essential for kids of all ages. The Handbook’s seventh edition will be published in the spring of 2013 and, at 71 years old, Trelease says it will be his last. Jim Trelease is the author of the respected, Read-Aloud Handbook, which some parents have called the “read aloud Bible.” The book is packed with information - from what really makes kids love reading, to tips for luring kids away from electronics and onto the page, to hundreds of read aloud titles. ![]()
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