Child Reading

Why does your child act this way? One evening it is homework refusal. Another morning it is a meltdown before the shoes are on. Then it is arguing, shutting down after school, ignoring a simple request, fighting with a sibling, or falling apart over something that seems small. Behavior is loud. Cause is quiet. The visible behavior is the part you can see. But the same refusal, outburst, shutdown, or argument can come from very different bottlenecks: overload, shame, a missing skill, weak structure, poor timing, body strain, adult overcarrying, or a demand the child cannot yet carry under ...

How we learn to read is not a secret formula, it’s a science. More than five decades of research conducted across the world informs the Science of Reading. This one-stop guide examines the crucial aspects of literacy development. Uncover the workings of the brain in processing language stimuli...

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

End every day wrapped in God's love — one gentle Bible story at a time. From Creation's first light to the joy of Easter morning, this treasury carries little listeners through 37 of the Bible's most beloved stories — each retold in soft, soothing language that makes hearts calm and eyelids heavy. Inside this storybook treasury: 37 read-aloud stories spanning the Old and New Testaments A beautiful full-color illustration for every story Gentle, bedtime-friendly endings that settle little ones for sleep Warm, simple language for ages 3–8 — perfect for reading aloud together A ...

Julia Lindsey's new audiobook answers teachers' persistent questions about how to teach effectively in small groups, showing teachers how to identify specific "sticking points," or needs, that students typically have—and then respond with routines and methods based on empirical research. This targeted, purpose-driven approach—sometimes requiring as little as five minutes of daily instructional time—moves the needle for readers at every point on the developmental spectrum.

A secret castle. Spy gear. Fast cars. A kingdom in danger. The Wright cousins aren't expecting spies, dangerous technology or a rescue mission that could affect an entire kingdom. As secret after secret is uncovered, the cousins must use courage, clever thinking and teamwork to stay ahead of danger. For readers who love castles, spies, secret technology, fast action and daring rescues.

The Sleeping Princess and the Enchanted Friends A Bedtime Chapter Book of Patience, Healing, and Hope When an enchanted kingdom falls under a peaceful sleeping spell, Princess Aurora Daneen and her magical friends, Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster, set out to discover how to awaken it. But the answer isn’t found in quick magic or grand adventure. Instead, they learn that the truest kind of power grows quietly, in patience, gentleness, and love. Told in ten soothing chapters, this gentle retelling of Sleeping Beauty invites children to slow ...

The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life. Jack Sawyer, twelve years old, is about to begin a most...

The Earth is being invaded, but no one knows about it. When Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie, and Marco stumble upon a downed alien spaceship and its dying pilot, they're given an incredible power -- they can transform into any animal they touch. With it, they become Animorphs, the unlikely champions in a secret war for the planet. And the enemies they're fighting could be anyone . . . even the people closest to them.

NOW A LILLY'S LIBRARY PICK! ""The most heartfelt read...a surprising delight of a novel.""--Shondaland An unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb...

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Tony award-winning actress Sutton Foster narrates the beloved story of a strong, spunky girl and her hilarious adventures in this new recording, celebrating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking! Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has...

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now...

Writing as an ordinary mother as well as a best-selling author and internationally respected literacy expert, Fox explores when and where to read aloud and demonstrates with clear, easy-to-follow examples how to read aloud to best effect and how to get the most value and joy out of a read-aloud session. Filled with practical advice, activities, and inspiring true read-aloud miracles, this audiobook is a must for every parent - and for anyone who would like to know more about how children learn to read.

Hit the road with Bud in this Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy on a journey to find his father—from Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. It’s 1936, in Flint Michigan. Times may...

Introduce a new generation of listeners to the Boxcar Children with this classic Step into Reading collection, featuring the first four books in the series. Perfect for listeners ages 4-6! Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they...

A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation! The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy - a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.

“Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian…[His] stories work better in audio than in print.” –The New York Times Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children...

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER Ellen Raskin's unforgettable, timeless classic continues to be cherished by young readers of each new generation. "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen...

It all began with Ragnarok, with the Children of the Light and the Tarnished ones battling to the death in the ice and the dark. At the end of the long battle, one Valkyrie survived, wounded, and one valraven - the steeds of the valkyrie. Because they lived, Valdyrgard was not wholly destroyed. Because the valraven was transformed in the last miracle offered to a Child of the Light, Valdyrgard was changed to a world where magic and technology worked hand in hand.