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The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease and Cyndi Giorgis — WisdomDeck honest review

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The Read-Aloud Handbook

by Jim Trelease and Cyndi Giorgis

The classic research-based case for reading aloud, updated, with an enormous annotated treasury of books. The reference.

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you want the evidence and the book lists.

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you want a quick inspiration; see Mackenzie.

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Three things you will actually use

Reading aloud builds vocabulary and desire.
Start at birth, never stop.
Use the treasury.

Do this first

Read the chapter on why read aloud, then pick three books from the treasury.

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