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Read with Me
The Elves and the Shoemaker (Ready to Read) by Claire Page Nick Page
Read with Me is a series of reading books designed to develop the confidence of young children between the ages of 5 and 7. Using familiar and new tales, the fun texts complement the child's more formal learning. Current developments in the teaching of reading, writing and speaking guide the text and are behind the range of activities at the end of each book. Many of the stories are told in rhyme, and others have rhythmic, rhyming sections. In most books certain phrases are repeated to encourage the less confident reader. The text is positioned on pale colors to help dyslexic readers. The newly commissioned child-friendly illustrations complement the text, reinforcing the humor found in it. At the end of each book a range of activities encourages the child to think about what they have read, retell it in their own words, and talk about it.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
Unknown Binding
First published January 27, 2006
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About the author
Nick Page
198 books47 followersNick Page lives in Oxfordshire, UK, with his wife Claire, their three daughters and a dog called Bill.
As well as writing books, he works with a number of campaign groups and NGOs. He is also a popular speaker for churches, church weekends and other events. events, etc.
His main focus is on church history – particularly the early church. Recent work includes A Nearly Infallible History of Christianity, and the Longest Week trilogy.
As well as writing many books for adults (or at least those who think they are adult) he has also written many books for children.
As well as writing books, he works with a number of campaign groups and NGOs. He is also a popular speaker for churches, church weekends and other events. events, etc.
His main focus is on church history – particularly the early church. Recent work includes A Nearly Infallible History of Christianity, and the Longest Week trilogy.
As well as writing many books for adults (or at least those who think they are adult) he has also written many books for children.
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November 22, 2014
This is amazing version of the old fairy tale. It is written in poem, is interactive, there is both a picture dictionary and a key words page, a craft idea that goes with the story that includes hints and directions, discussion questions, and a history of the tale.
This version has its own special spin and teaches about gratitude, rewarding people for hard work, and doing things charitably, without any expectation or reward or gain.
I cannot praise this little book enough. It is a READ WITH ME BOOK---it is great to read to younger children, but an early reader can read it as well with help for longer or more difficult words. The illustrations are cute, and the child will love scanning each page to find the bunny slipper. I'd give it three thumbs up if that were possible.!!
This version has its own special spin and teaches about gratitude, rewarding people for hard work, and doing things charitably, without any expectation or reward or gain.
I cannot praise this little book enough. It is a READ WITH ME BOOK---it is great to read to younger children, but an early reader can read it as well with help for longer or more difficult words. The illustrations are cute, and the child will love scanning each page to find the bunny slipper. I'd give it three thumbs up if that were possible.!!
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