The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids

n nYou will never regret reading aloud to your kids. n nThe stories we read--and the conversations we have about them--help shape family traditions, create lifelong memories, and become part of our legacy. Reading aloud not only has the power to change a family--it has the power to change the world. n nBut we all know that connecting deeply with our families can be difficult in our busy, technology-driven society. Reading aloud is one of the best ways to be fully present with our children, even after they can read themselves, but it isn't always easy to do. In The Read-Aloud Family, you will find the inspiration you need to start a read-aloud movement in your own home. Discover how to: n n- Prepare your kids for academic success through reading to them n- Develop empathy and compassion in your kids through books n- Find time to read aloud in the midst of school, sports, and dinner dishes n- Choose books across a variety of sibling interests and ages n- Make reading aloud the best part of your family's day nThe Read-Aloud Family also offers age-appropriate book lists from infancy through adolescence. From a toddler's wonder to a teenager's resistance, you will discover practical strategies to make reading aloud a meaningful family ritual.n