BEN WICK'S BORN TO READ
Ben Wicks: Toronto c1995

Ben Wicks "talks" to parents about the hows and whys of reading to their children. His delightful illustrations and informal style make this an excellent resource to share with parents.

BOOKMATES FAMILY LITERACY MANUAL
This four part manual includes the following:
Part 1: Bookmates Family Literacy Program. A detailed overview of this program which dates back to 1983. This section includes the rationale and a detailed account of the workings of this program.
Part 2: Bookmates' Volunteers Program Manual. Details the role of the volunteers and the activities for which they are responsible.
Part 3: The Parents' Perspective. 4 family workshops are described, giving background information, actual details of the workshop and suggestions for family activities. Part 4: Program Resources and Materials. Includes an excellent evaluation form, a bibliography and worksheets. It also has good examples of overheads illustrating how children develop writing skills.

BOOK TALK AND BEYOND: Children and Teachers Respond to Literature
Nancy L.Roser
Miriam G. Martinez
ISBN 0-87207-129-4
International Reading Association

This publication deals with how to turn "talk" into valuable classroom experience.

BOUNCE ME, TICKLE ME, HUG ME
Lap Rhymes and Play Rhymes from Around the World
Collected and Edited by Sandra Carpenter-Davis
English Adaptations by Celia Barker Lottridge

This delightful book was created by The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program Toronto in 1997. This delightful 34 page book features wonderful rhymes printed in the original language and in English. Several languages are represented from Bulgarian to Yiddish.

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