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The Read Aloud Factor
How to Create the Habit That Boosts Your Baby's Brain
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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 age.
This innovative and accessible book incorporates the latest research on brain development, describes how reading aloud supports language and social-emotional development, and gives parents and caretakers what they need to make read-alouds a regular and enjoyable part of the family routine.
Everyone should read this book—perhaps even out loud to a child. Booklist Starred Review
A must, chock-full of usable ideas and recommended reads and sure to be a favourite for parents of preschoolers. Library Journal starred review
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The Read Aloud Factor by Rekha S. Rajan receives high praise for its insightful exploration of the developmental importance and joy of reading aloud to young children. Critics have highlighted its practical ideas and recommended reads, making it a go-to resource for parents. The book is celebrated for emphasising how reading aloud can significantly advantage children in their educational journey, positively affecting their neural, linguistic, and social development.
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ISBN: 9781641607667
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 254g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Rekha S. Rajan, EdD, has been an educator for over twenty years and is a nationally recognized STEAM expert. She holds a doctorate in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has masters degrees in both music education and early childhood education. Rajan's work has been featured with NPR, the National Head Start Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the California Alliance for Arts Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She is the author of multiple books and articles on how the arts, reading, and home-based experiences support children's development, and has several forthcoming children's titles. She lives in Chicago, IL.
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