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A review by ssmcquay
The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids by Sarah MacKenzie
3.0
Most of the book was underwhelming but I really appreciated this list of suggested discussion questions on books (chapter 11). This list is longer and richer than the suggested discussion question list you'll find on her blog...
The other major thing I took away was to build a book reading /book club culture in the home, involving shared read alouds as early as possible in the kids life and as late into teen years as possible (audio books help there).
So why a low rating? It is obviously written by a blogger. It's full of her own and other people's stories, with the occasional bit of research thrown in occasionally. While I heartily agree with and applaud the thesis, most of the book had minimal substance. But perhaps that's because my family already reads a ton. This may be a better fit for people who feel the need to create a book reading culture in the home.
The other major thing I took away was to build a book reading /book club culture in the home, involving shared read alouds as early as possible in the kids life and as late into teen years as possible (audio books help there).
So why a low rating? It is obviously written by a blogger. It's full of her own and other people's stories, with the occasional bit of research thrown in occasionally. While I heartily agree with and applaud the thesis, most of the book had minimal substance. But perhaps that's because my family already reads a ton. This may be a better fit for people who feel the need to create a book reading culture in the home.