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Your Family, Your Library Podcast: Reading Instruction (Episode 7, part 2)
Some of our favorites for beginning readers, along with good information for caregivers on helping your child become a reader.
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Wet Pet
2013 by Ziefert, HarrietGet this itemThis colorful, phonics-based early reader series is perfect for those who are getting started with sounding out new words.
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Cat to Bat
2020 by Markovics, PearlGet this itemEngaging photos of rhyming pairs make this early reader series a delight!
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Dan and Sam Play Tag
2023 by Minden, CeciliaGet this itemThis series uses simple decodable words and rhymes to build skills and confidence.
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Bob Books: Set 1, Beginning Readers
2018 by Maslen, Bobby LynnGet this itemDivided into skills-based sections, this prolific, decodable series is designed for prereaders and up. Each set builds new capabilities.
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The Hen in the Den: Short Vowel Sounds
2022 by Cleary, Brian P.Get this itemThis series uses humor and a phonics-based approach to encourage emerging readers as they learn.
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Raising Passionate Readers: 5 Easy Steps to Success in School and Life
2014 by Newman, NancyGet this itemAimed at parents of preschoolers, this book offers practical advice for developing early literacy skills, like talking, playing, and singing together.
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The Read Aloud Factor: How to Create the Habit That Boosts Your Baby's Brain
2023 by Rajan, Rekha S.Get this itemPerfect for bolstering a love of reading, this book also reinforces the benefits of reading aloud, including building empathy, vocabulary, and social-emotional awareness.
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Helping Your Child Overcome Reading Challenges
2022 by Tracey, Diane H.Get this itemFilled with activities, anecdotes, and checklists, this hands-on book offers guidance for parents and caregivers helping struggling readers.
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Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can't, and What Can Be Done about It
2017 by Seidenberg, Mark S.Get this itemA comprehensive, well-researched overview of the human brain and language/reading development, and why some reading instruction methods are more successful than others.
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Overcoming Dyslexia
2020 by Shaywitz, Sally E.Get this itemFull of instructive advice for helping kids at each reading stage and grade level, this research-based book provides resources and empowers parents and caregivers to access the help they need.
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How to Raise a Reader
2019 by Paul, PamelaGet this itemThis proactive, reassuring book is devoted to helping parents and caregivers instill a lifetime love of reading into children.
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Phonics Flip Books
2017Get this itemThese empowering, tactile booklets allow young readers to flip pages to form new words from letter sounds.
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