Summary: Welcome to a library like no other! The doors swing open to reveal a magical place where characters pop off the pages of books, vowels sing, and words take on a life of their own.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: J DVD Movie Between 2014Tracey, Diane H.
Summary: Drawing on her dual expertise as a literacy specialist and a psychotherapist, Diane Tracey takes a unique and holistic approach to supporting children's health and emotional well-being along with their reading skills. In this straightforward, knowledgeable guide, she explains exactly how the reading process works and what you can do to foster literacy development every step of the way.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Guilford Press 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 372.4 TRAHall, Susan L. (Susan Long)
Summary: Acknowledging that parents often lose valuable years by waiting for their school systems to test for a child's reading disability, Hall and Moats offer a detailed, realistic program for making parents actively involved in their children's reading lives.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.58 HAL1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 649.58 HAL
Rajan, Rekha S.
Summary: "We have always known that reading aloud is an important way to bond with your baby and develop language skills. Now neuroscience research is showing us the long-term benefit that reading aloud has for children-all the way into adulthood. Author Rekha S.Rajan was part of current research that shows individuals who were read to more frequently as children had a measurably healthier brain in old...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parenting Press 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Pearl, Melissa Sherman
Summary: "Kids can make a difference too! In this How Do They Help? collection featuring charities started by children, readers will explore the ways Sheltering Books contributes positively to the world. Discover this nonprofit's work and what problems they look to solve. Sidebars and backmatter ask questions for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 028.5 PEAPeterson, Marci
Summary: Learn how to thrive with dyslexia as an adult. No matter when you're diagnosed, living with dyslexia can be a challenge -- but it can also make you a unique and creative thinker. The Dyslexia Guide for Adults helps you boost your confidence with advice for embracing your greatest strengths. With these proven strategies and exercises, you'll learn to understand yourself better as you navigate...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 PETSpence, Annie
Summary: This librarian's snarky, laugh-out-loud funny, and deeply moving collection of love letters and break-up notes to books in her life is a perfect listen for book lovers.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 808.3 SPESummary: Welcome to a library like no other! The doors swing open to reveal a magical place where characters pop off the pages of books, vowels sing, and words take on a life of their own.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BETCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BETSpence, Annie
Summary: This librarian's snarky, laugh-out-loud funny, and deeply moving collection of love letters and break-up notes to books in her life is a perfect listen for book lovers.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Audiobook on MP3 CD, Call number: MP3CD 808.3 SPEReid, Gavin
Summary: "Improve your skills and discover the strengths of your dyslexia, strategies, and exercises for adults. Dyslexia is a continuous, lifelong journey, one that asks you to adapt and grow every day. The Dyslexia Workbook for Adults offers practical tools, techniques, and activities to help you improve your literacy skills, boost your self-esteem, and use your dyslexia as an advantage. Gain a sense...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rockridge Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85 REIBacon, Beth
Summary: OK. So, you have to read for 20 minutes, but you don't want to. Maybe your mom or dad or teacher even has a timer--yikes! If you have to read, but you don't like reading, this book is for you! If someone's bugging you to open a book, grab this one. In this book, you'll zoom through 20 minutes of reading ... without really reading!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BACSummary: "A collection of 121 letters by authors, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, and philosophers about the impact reading has had on their lives. Every letter is accompanied by a full page illustration"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 028.5 VELSummary: "Many words don't follow basic decoding rules and are taught in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms as "sight words", "instant words", "high frequency words" or "star words." ... [This DVD features sight words] are, as, but, go, had, here, his, like, my, on, see, she, they, was, we & with"--Container.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2009
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1 available in Children's videos, Call number: DVD MEEKertell, Lynn Maslen.
Summary: "Sight words are common words that appear again and again in your children's reading material. Bob Books Sight Words Kindergarten uses repetition and fun stories to introduce important sight words. Consistent short vowels and simple stories ensure that each book is a gentle step into early reading. Inside you'll find: 10 easy-to-read, hilarious books ; 30 two-sided flash cards. 30 new sight...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2010
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN KERCopies Available at Kingsley
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN MASSchwalbe, Will
Summary: "For Will Schwalbe, reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, to become a better person, and to find the answers to the big (and small) questions about how to live his life. In this delightful celebration of reading, Schwalbe invites us along on his quest for books that speak to the specific challenges of living in our modern world, with all its noise and...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 921 SCHWALBE, WILL SchGurdon, Meghan Cox
Summary: Examines how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful, and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649.58 GUR1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 649.58 GUR
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Parent GurdonKertell, Lynn Maslen
Summary: "Sight words are among the most frequently used words in the English language. Bob Books Sight Words First Grade introduces 30 sight words perfect for developing young readers. Consistent short vowels, simple stories, and word repetition ensure that each book gently advances your child's skills while building confidence. Inside you'll find: 10 easy-to-read, hilarious books ; 30 two-sided flash...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2010
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Summary: "For Will Schwalbe, reading is a way to entertain himself but also to make sense of the world, to become a better person, and to find the answers to the big (and small) questions about how to live his life. In this delightful celebration of reading, Schwalbe invites us along on his quest for books that speak to the specific challenges of living in our modern world, with all its noise and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SCHWALBE, WILL SCHAmoroso, Cynthia
Summary: Simple text about Ben sharing his pens and repetition of the letter 'e' help readers learn how to use the 'short e' sound.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR ORANGE CHIAmoroso, Cynthia
Summary: Simple text about a week's activities and repetition of the letter 'e' help readers learn how to use the 'long e' sound.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE AMOCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR ORANGE CHIMaurer, Tracy Nelson
Summary: Introduces readers to topographic maps and how to use them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 912.01 MAUMiller, Andy
Summary: "An editor and writer's vivaciously entertaining, and often moving, chronicle of his year-long adventure with fifty great books (and two not-so-great ones)-- a true story about reading that reminds us why we should all make time in our lives for books. Nearing his fortieth birthday, author and critic Andy Miller realized he's not nearly as well read as he'd like to be. A devout book lover who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Perennial 2014
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Summary: "Many words don't follow basic decoding rules and are taught in pre-k and kindergarten classrooms as 'sight words', 'instant words', 'high frequency words' or 'star words.' A new reader finds sight words very frustrating until they are memorized. A good reader will be able to instantly recognize sight words without having to 'figure them out.' Preschool Prep Company makes learning sight words...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: Teach Me Meet Sight Words Level 3Spence, Annie
Summary: The author presents a collection of love letters and break-up notes addressed to the books she's encountered throughout her career as a librarian.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2017