What are the magical ingredients contained in a classic children’s chapter book? Mix in a topic to which many kids can relate or an unusual, new idea to capture imaginations. Stir into a story that touches the heart. If the tale has withstood...
What is a Classic Children’s Picture Book?
What features often distinguish a picture book as a classic? Scholastic points to these factors: “…beautiful illustrations, age-appropriate storytelling, and lyrical...
Parents, teachers, and researchers struggle with the question of at what age children should become readers to ensure academic success. Let us look, first, at how youngsters crack the code of reading.