Four simple ways to bring a bit of fun and drama to reading aloud
The Read-Aloud Home by Laura C. Children's book enthusiast, curator of a beautiful collection of children's literature.
Episode notes
Other than using different voices for book characters what else can we do to make reading aloud a little more fun and theatrical? Here are 4 simple ideas that might work for you!
People, books, talks, exhibitions mentioned:
- Pamela Allen (author/illustrator)
- The Curious World of Pamela Allen at the State Library of NSW
- Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever (2008) by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek
- Mac Barnett (author)
- Jon Klassen (author/illustrator)
- Mac Barnett & ...
Keywords
children's literatureparentingaustralian children's bookschildren's book reading aloud to babiesreading aloudMac BarnettLynley DoddJulia Donaldson