
Written by Mary Ann Hoberman · Illustrated by Michael Emberley
Book #1 in the You Read to Me, I'll Read to You series
Two readers take turns with the lines of a dozen rhyming mini-stories.
The first You Read to Me, I'll Read to You book is written for two voices, usually a child and an adult, who take turns reading lines set in color-coded type. Each of the twelve short rhyming stories fits on one spread and visits everyday themes like family, friendship, pets and the seasons. Alliteration, repetition and short sentences help new readers join in.
A New York Times bestseller! This collection of stories from former children’s poet laureate Mary Ann Hoberman provides endless read-aloud fun. Here’s a book with something new–you read to me! I’ll read to you! We’ll read each page to one another–you’ll read one side, I the other. The first in the award-winning You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You series, this unique book “in two voices” uses traditional reading teaching techniques (alliteration, rhyme, repetition, short sentences) to invite young children to read along with an adult. Each of the twelve short stories fits on one spread and features child-friendly themes such as family, friendship, pets, and seasons. With clear, color-coded typography and delightful illustrations, this collection is sure to entertain.
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