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How to Raise a Reader

by Pamela Paul

Book Details

Publisher:Workman Publishing Company
Published:2019-09-03
Pages:217
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer���s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping ple

Our Review

This essential parenting guide delivers a comprehensive roadmap for nurturing a child's love of books from infancy through adolescence, blending developmental psychology with practical strategies that actually work in real households. The authors leverage their expertise as literary editors to provide age-specific guidance that evolves with your child, addressing everything from board book selection for babies to navigating teen reading slumps with genuine understanding.

What sets this book apart is its rejection of prescriptive formulas in favor of adaptable approaches that honor different family dynamics and child personalities. The curated reading lists feel refreshingly current and diverse, while the emphasis on reading as shared joy rather than academic achievement makes the advice both sustainable and meaningful. Parents feeling overwhelmed by parenting manuals will appreciate how this resource simplifies the complex journey of raising readers, ultimately transforming reading from another chore into genuine family connection.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships