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You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together Mary Ann Hoberman

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together By Mary Ann Hoberman

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman


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Summary

Encourage reading with this New York Times Bestseller--now in paperback!

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together Summary

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman

This book uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Eight short fairy tales fit on one spread and feature the characters and stories that children love best. With clear, color-coded typography and amusing illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain while encouraging reading skills and interaction with others. The fractured fairy tales include: The Three Little Bears, The Princess and the Pea, Billy Goat's Gruff, Cinderella, and more!

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together Reviews

"These brief verse retellings are just right for you to share with your new reader."--Parenting Magazine
"An exuberant read-aloud collection. Emberley's illustrations capture the liveliness of the poems beckoning readers to join in and relish the fun."--Kirkus
"Beginning readers will be encouraged by the early successes they are likely to meet within these pages, to go out and conquer the mountains of written word that lie ahead of them."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The brevity, repetition and rhyme help youngsters develop reading skills -- all while enjoying the cozy interaction with another reader... should inspire frequent readings as well as a demand for the originals."--Children's Literature
"Even seasoned older readers will love the parody... Emberley's clear comic- style pictures are hilarious."--Booklist
"The energy never flags, neither in Hoberman's trademark bouncy rhythms nor in Emberley's exuberant illustrations."--Booklist
"The content is as smart as the format, with fresh takes on old plots."--Child Magazine
"Seldom has a potential play script been as delectably illustrated as this one."--Horn Book
"A wonderful read-aloud experience for two voices... a truly delightful reading ensemble."--School Library Journal

About Mary Ann Hoberman

Mary Ann Hoberman is a former Children's Poet Laureate and a winner of the National Book Award. During her tenure as Children's Poet Laureate, Ms. Hoberman visited numerous classrooms and libraries, introducing both children and adults to the joys of reading and memorizing poetry. She is the author of more than forty books for children, including All Kinds of Families! and the award-winning You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series.
Michael Emberley is the creator of the highly acclaimed picture books Ruby and its sequel, Ruby and the Sniffs; Welcome Back Sun; Dinosaurs!; and Mail Harry to the Moon! Having grown up in a family of writers and artists, he is an avid reader and comic book fan. A native of New England, Mr. Emberley now lives in Ireland.

Additional information

GOR007967124
9780316207447
0316207446
You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown & Company
2012-09-11
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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