I’ve been aware of You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together by Mary Ann Hoberman, illustrated by Michael Emberley, for a long time, but somehow never read it with my son. My daughter’s learning to read experience seems to be very different than his and she seeks out the chance to read to me more than he did. You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You has been perfect.
Each double page spread is one story. The words in one color are for the grownup to read, while the child reads the other sentences. Rhyming makes the pace move along and help with figuring out words. The vocabulary is just right for a beginning reader-some words are a challenge but you’re right there to help out. And with each story being just two pages long the beginning reader doesn’t get too worn out and has the satisfaction of a complete story. Read as many at a time as you want! We’re really enjoying sharing these stories together and they definitely help with reading aloud confidence. We’ve also got out You Read To Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short Scary Stories to Read Together. There are several other titles (fairy tales, fables, and more) that we’ll have to get from the library. If you have a new reader in the house I definitely recommend these books for reading together. It’s cozy, the stories are fun, it’s a way to read together, and it helps your new reader.
Fourteen Bears 