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Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook: Eighth Edition Paperback – Illustrated, September 3, 2019

by Jim Trelease (Author), Cyndi Giorgis (Author)
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The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children--revised and updated for a new generation of readers

Recommended by "Dear Abby" upon its first publication in 1982, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic for more than three decades to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook, updated and revised by education specialist Cyndi Giorgis, discusses the benefits, the rewards, and the importance of reading aloud to children of a new generation. Supported by delightful anecdotes as well as the latest research, an updated treasury of book recommendations curated with an eye for diversity, Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook offers proven techniques and strategies for helping children of all backgrounds and abilities discover the pleasures of reading and setting them on the road to becoming lifelong readers.
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    384 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Penguin Books
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    September 3, 2019
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    8.98 x 5.94 x 0.91 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0143133799
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0143133797
  8. Lexile measure
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"This book is about more than reading aloud. It's about time that parents, teachers, and children spend together in a loving, sharing way."—The Washington Post

"Now, more than ever in the age of screens, this book is needed. Jim Trelease is a national treasure. Cyndi Giorgis has done a magnificent job updating this classic for today's readers. Bravo!"—Rosemary Wells, author of the Max and Ruby series

“Reading aloud is a joyous experience for child and for parent. The Read-Aloud Handbook offers useful hints as to why the experience is so mutually rewarding and how to make it work.”—Arthur Schlesinger

"The Read-Aloud Handbook promises to give parents, teachers, and all others who care about children, reading, and the pursuit of happiness new inspiration."—The Denver Post

“Fresh, vital, and inspirational…bravo for Trelease! I urge everyone who cares about literacy—and that should include people without children—to read this book.”—Los Angeles Herald Examiner

“As I read this treasure of a book, I became more and more fascinated with its contents…I give it my unqualified recommendation.”—“Dear Abby”

About the Author

Before retiring from the lecture circuit in 2008, Jim Trelease spent thirty years addressing parents, teachers, and librarians on the subjects of children, literature, and the challenges of multimedia to print. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, he was an award-winning artist and writer for the Springfield Daily News from 1963 to 1983.

Cyndi Giorgis is a professor of children's and young adult literature and Director of Teacher Preparation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. She has been recognized for numerous university distinguished teaching awards and is the recipient of the International Literacy Association's Arbuthnot Award for Outstanding Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature. She has chaired or served on numerous committees for awards such as the Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, and the Orbis Picture Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for children. Cyndi is a frequent presenter at conferences.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; 8th edition (September 3, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143133799
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143133797
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1140L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.98 x 5.94 x 0.91 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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In 2017, Cyndi was personally selected by Jim Trelease to update The Read-Aloud Handbook. This was a book that played a role in Cyndi's life and she was thrilled and honored to carry on Trelease's legacy. Like Jim, she also has a passion for reading aloud which is apparent in the 8th edition of this well-loved resource that has been read by generations of parents, teachers, and librarians. After reading the 8th edition of his beloved book, Jim Trelease remarked, "I never for a moment had a doubt Cyndi was the right person to carry the book forward. I knew she would be good, but what I didn't know was how good. Now I know. Stupendously good! This is not just updating; this is a wonderful enhancement with new ideas, new blood, and new energy."

Cyndi Giorgis has been a classroom teacher and school librarian. She currently is a professor of children's literature and a read-aloud enthusiast. She is a frequent presenter at educational conferences and also speaks at schools, libraries, and to organizations about the power of reading aloud to a child. In addition, she has experience and expertise in literacy education and presents on this topic as well. Cyndi is an avid reader and enjoys talking to kids, parents, and teachers about books.

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I first purchased this handbook in 1983 for my undergrad children’s literature class and not only used it as valuable resource in my teaching, but as an inspiration as I raised my own family. I have purchased dozens of copies over the years as baby shower gifts and gifts to new parents many of whom have exclaimed what a difference reading aloud to their children has made in their lives. I am speaking as a reading specialist and as a mother as I say every parent should have a copy of this book.
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sher
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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Great book about the importance of reading to children. Wonderful index in the back of good books.
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Megan Sullivan Sloan
5.0 out of 5 stars A great new book for every parent and educator!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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This new edition of the Read Aloud Handbook is fantastic! It includes important aspects of earlier editions and adds wonderful new insight and examples in efforts to update the book. The questions "Why Read Aloud" and "When to Begin" are revisited, adding some new insight. The significance of the read aloud experience and the link to visual literacy are discussed, as well as the impact of electronic media on reading. Of course, the back is filled with old titles and new, in lots of book categories, with meaningful summaries and related titles. A great book for every parent and educator!
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Tracy Kelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
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I first purchased this handbook in 1983 for my undergrad children’s literature class and not only used it as valuable resource in my teaching, but as an inspiration as I raised my own family. I have purchased dozens of copies over the years as baby shower gifts and gifts to new parents many of whom have exclaimed what a difference reading aloud to their children has made in their lives. I am speaking as a reading specialist and as a mother as I say every parent should have a copy of this book.
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Tracy Kelley
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022
I first purchased this handbook in 1983 for my undergrad children’s literature class and not only used it as valuable resource in my teaching, but as an inspiration as I raised my own family. I have purchased dozens of copies over the years as baby shower gifts and gifts to new parents many of whom have exclaimed what a difference reading aloud to their children has made in their lives. I am speaking as a reading specialist and as a mother as I say every parent should have a copy of this book.
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Sarita
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Baby Shower Gift
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
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As a school librarian, I was fortunate to hear author Jim Trelease probably in his first edition of the Read-Aloud-Handbook. I used it myself for selecting books for children. I also started giving this as a gift at baby showers -- sometimes with a recommended book. I really have gotten some uplifting thank-yous. Most recently the new mom told her dad (who told me) that she learned things from this book she didn't know she needed. It's a gift that keeps giving. I highly recommend it.
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Luna
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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I purchased this book for a class and ended liking the book. It changed my perspective about the importance for young child to become readers.
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Library girl
4.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for parents and teachers; 8th edition print quality doesn't do justice to this classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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This is one of the most important books a new parent can receive. Not only does it provide a great compendium of suggested titles for children by stage of development, it more importantly lays out the compelling case for raising a reader. As a retired teacher, I can attest that a young person who loves to read will find their academic career infinitely more easy to navigate, and infinitely more satisfying, than one who is a reluctant reader. I'm convinced the one of the reasons that young males are falling behind nationwide is the drop-off in reading habits for boys at the 4th grade and again in the 8th grade--exchanging reading for sports and screens.

I had the pleasure of seeing Jim Trelease speak very persuasively on this topic twice--there was no greater spokesperson for the value of reading aloud, and current editor Cyndi Giorgis is his hand-picked successor. I am just sorry Penguin books didn't put more care into the production of this edition. There are dark smudges down many of the pages, and in others, the top and bottom margins are irregular. Nonetheless, this remains my stock shower gift, along with a children's book.
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Elizabeth Blue
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable book for parents, grandparents, teachers, & others
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019
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I have had several editions of this book. I have used it with my own kids, as a teacher, as a school psychologist, and now with my grandkids. Contains invaluable information about reading aloud and many resources about excellent / enjoyable books for every age group. I give this book as a gift at every baby shower, along with several books appropriate for babies. Highly recommended. If you care about the child (or children) in your life, get this book. The gift of a lifelong love of reading is invaluable!
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Grant E. Warrens
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book you need
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
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If you want to optomize your childs chances of developing into a smart, intelligent, creative person down the line, you simply have to purchase this book. It lays out the value of reading to your child, and give you tons of great book recommendations. Believe me, you owe it to your child to get this book and then read to them every night. This will be among the best investments you will have ever made for your child's future.
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Ramona Miron
5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant and important information
Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2022
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I am very glad that I found that book. I was looking for some tips for the book club with children. I found really good information in this book.
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Prabu
5.0 out of 5 stars On time delivery
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tasha
5.0 out of 5 stars Would highly recommend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2020
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I loved this book, it was just great to read. It has helped me fall back in love with reading as well as reaffirming how important it is to read to my daughter.
Although it's very "American" with regards to the stats & examples it's still very accessible & lots of the books recommended in the vault can still be ordered in or from the UK. Would highly recommend.
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Mr RK Fleming
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Reviewed in Australia on November 18, 2019
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Rosemary Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars Contents misleading
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2023
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What's missing from this book: the second half of the book is supposed to be a "Treasury of Recommended Read-Alouds". That would mean a sample of excellent writings. Instead, it's merely a collection of paragraph-length book reviews. The "Look inside" shows the Treasury listed in the table of Contents but doesn't include any sample of it, so the shopper can't discover the misleading description until receiving the book.

It mentions books by Malala Yousafzai, the brave girl from Pakistan who was shot by the Taliban and survived to dedicate herself to education of females, but the Author index omits her.

The review material is actually mostly synopses, with only occasional hints as to why Trelease and Giorgis included a book, and nothing about the lists of "similar books".

The 172 pages devoted to why and how to read aloud may be interesting to children's librarians, but are unrealistically long for busy parents, and should have been condensed.

The books are roughly sorted in age range.
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