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From: Angela J. Reynolds <areynold>
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:30:13 -0300
Don't forget about all the wonderful books on CD/cassette being produced these days. By listening to these wonderfully read books, reluctant readers can feel a sense of accomplishment. It allows them to have access to more complex literature. Similar to the read-aloud idea, but it allows them to do it on their own. I have to recommend a few from this year--
I, Coriander, by Sally Gardner, Listening Library-- The story is quite complex-- an unsure reader would never make it through the text. But the recording is so engaging that listeners will be spellbound. Interesting interview with the author at the end as well
-- she is dyslexic.
A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life, by Dana Reinhardt, Listening Library-- This YA novel would especially appeal to girls. The narrator pulls the listener in and makes the story come alive.
The Giants and the Joneses, Julia Donaldson, Recorded Books-- Younger readers might want to read along with the delightful recording. The narrator easily slips into the world of the giants and their own special language.
enjoy listening---
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:30:13 -0300
Don't forget about all the wonderful books on CD/cassette being produced these days. By listening to these wonderfully read books, reluctant readers can feel a sense of accomplishment. It allows them to have access to more complex literature. Similar to the read-aloud idea, but it allows them to do it on their own. I have to recommend a few from this year--
I, Coriander, by Sally Gardner, Listening Library-- The story is quite complex-- an unsure reader would never make it through the text. But the recording is so engaging that listeners will be spellbound. Interesting interview with the author at the end as well
-- she is dyslexic.
A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life, by Dana Reinhardt, Listening Library-- This YA novel would especially appeal to girls. The narrator pulls the listener in and makes the story come alive.
The Giants and the Joneses, Julia Donaldson, Recorded Books-- Younger readers might want to read along with the delightful recording. The narrator easily slips into the world of the giants and their own special language.
enjoy listening---
-- Angela J. Reynolds, Children's and Young Adult Librarian Annapolis Valley Regional Library P.O. Box 640, 26 Bay Road Bridgetown, NS CANADA B0S 1C0 902-665-2995 Fax: 902-665-4899 areynold at nsar.library.ns.ca http://www.valleylibrary.ca "A good book somehow makes you care about the comfort of a chair." J. Patrick LewisReceived on Thu 03 Aug 2006 09:30:13 AM CDT
