The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition
by Jim Trelease
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Book Reviews of The Read-Aloud Handbook: Sixth Edition
Book Review: Bibliophiles Enjoy!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must read for all parents and teachers. Full of great information on education and reading. A fabulous list of suggested reading for all ages. The information is well organized with heartwarming stories illustrating the importance of reading. Someone said they give this book as a shower gift...what a great idea!
I've seen Jim Trelease in person and the one thing I remember most from his presentation was his suggestion to display books face out rather than the traditional way, spine out.
I thought it was interesting to read about how book publishers pay extra to get their titles placed facing out on the book shelves. Doesn't that make sense? And it's part of why it always seems like I can find so many books that look good when I'm in the book store and why I often feel overwhelmed by the options in the library.
After reading this book I started keeping track of all the chapter books we read to our daughter. She gives me a book report after each book we read and I record it in a journal. I'm looking forward to looking at it five or ten years from now.
Book Review: The best book I've read on creating readers....
Summary: 5 Stars
One and a half years ago, my kindergartener was reading at a 3rd grade level but lacked "comprehension". While he could retell basic plot elements, he appeared to lack any ability to synthesize or think about what he had read.
So I dutifully bought several comprehension workbooks and was preparing to work with him all summer. Then I stumbled across Trelease's wonderful handbook, and the light went on. What a compelling message about the importance of reading aloud to kids! What a wonderful book list! And what a beautifully simple way to transform my son into a truly comprehending reader!
All I needed to do was read to my son abundantly, ENCOURAGE discussion, rejoice and respond if he spontaneously asked questions while I was reading (THAT was a paradigm shift), and surround him with great books. I could toss out the workbooks.
My son's reading comprehension greatly improved, my children LOVE our read-aloud times - as do I - and they love to read themselves. What's not to like? This book is a wonderful resource that I have referred to repeatedly.
Book Review: Skip to the Index
Summary: 3 Stars
The author's point is divine but the book is pretty torturous to read. Too many of his arguments are logically unsound, hyped or just plain wrong. He often makes broad statements based upon a single anecdote. He also overuses endnote references that lend a false gravity to what he's saying. As a result, much of this text reads like one of those "fake news article" advertisements you see in magazines from time to time. I found myself so outraged and insulted I was actually LESS compelled to read to my children!
*BUT* the book index in the back of the book is worth the money. It also accounts for about a third of the pages.
My Advice: Skim Chapter 1. Skip everything else. Use the index in the back to select some wonderful classic books to read to your kids.
What a shame that the author of a book about such an important topic has done such an atrocious job of presenting it. I'm disappointed and more than a little troubled.
Book Review: Read it, then pass it on.
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading Trelease's book (the fifth edition), I wanted to send a copy to every parent, teacher and administrator. I was already reading aloud to my children, but this book made such a convincing argument that I redoubled my efforts. The author clearly demonstrates the correlation between early exposure to books and later success in school and life. If all parents and teachers followed his advice, we could create a society of avid readers. His title is actually somewhat misleading, as it's more about how to get kids motivated to read. Reading aloud is one way to get there, but he also makes an extremely persuasive case for "silent sustained reading" as part of the school curriculum at both the primary and secondary level. He includes plenty of useful and innovative tips from parents and teachers, as well as great examples of how these techniques have been successful.Book Review: should be required reading for every parent!
Summary: 5 Stars
When my son was four months old, my mom gave me The Read-Aloud Handbook. I wasn't particularly interested at first; I was already sold on reading to my son, and the title didn't seem particularly intriguing, to be honest. But Mom's enthusiastic description of the author (based on hearing him speak in person) intrigued me. After reading the introduction to the book, I was captivated.
I knew instinctively, having been raised in a home that valued education, that reading was important. But it wasn't until I read The Read-Aloud Handbook that I understood exactly WHY reading was so vital to a child's growth. This book is filled with powerful information and persuasive arguments every parent needs to hear. And the Treasury in the second half of the book is an invaluable resource for discovering new books to read to your child!