I am very impressed with the ”You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You” series by Mary Ann Hoberman. It would have been so helpful to have these books available to liven up the tedious (even dreaded at times) chore of sitting by a child that is learning to read.
The first line of text is purple for the children to read. The next line of text is light purple for the parent or guardian to read. And the third color, blue, is the cue for the child and parent to read together.
I am including a sample excerpt:
I see a mouse.
I see one, too!
We see two mice.
What shall we do?
Let’s give them names.
What shall they be?
Pipe and Peep?
Each book in the series contains a compliation of various short stories. Hoberman cleverly opens the way for increased natural interaction between parent and child with her “teeter-totter” method of reading….making it so much more enjoyable for both child and parent.
Michael Emberley illustrates this series of books using mostly animals with enthusiastic, charming and funny expressions that make learning a memorable and fun experience.
For about age 4+
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