In this chapter you will: - Read descriptions of what a very young child can learn about reading.
- Read several findings from researchers regarding the way parents share books with young children.
- Note information on the links between literature and early literacy.
- Be able to describe the first books that appeal to babies.
- Determine the purpose for toy books and be able to describe them.
- Read suggestions on how to use toy books with children.
- Learn the guidelines for evaluating books for the very young child.
- Learn about finger songs and nursery rhymes.
- Find reasons why Mother Goose rhymes appeal to children.
- Know factors to consider when selecting editions of Mother Goose.
- Know the various types of alphabet books.
- Learn where counting books fit into the scheme of the child's learning.
- Find the definition of a concept book.
- Learn the definition of a wordless book.
- Read suggestions for ways to use wordless books with children.
- Read a description of recent books for preschoolers.
- Contrast the differences between primers and trade books for preschoolers.
- Identify the characteristics of several kinds of predictable books.
- Define "big books" and learn how they are used.
- Identify potential problems of controlled-vocabulary books.
- Know the importance of helping children to choose the right book at the right time.
- Develop the ability to evaluate the quality of books designed for beginning readers.
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