How to Grow a Young Reader Books from Every Age for Readers of Every Age [Paperback]

In an age of electronic games, TV, videos, and the Internet…You can raise a book lover.

Reading opens up a lifetime of learning and delight to children. InHow to Grow a Young Reader,Kathryn Lindskoog and Ranelda Mack Hunsicker offer suggestions for creating a reader-friendly home, truths about how literature strengthens character development, and helpful strategies for nurturing a love of reading in any child.

Includes a helpful guide to over 1,800 books.
“How to Grow a Young Readeris thorough, up-to-date, deeply thoughtful, and thought-generating.”
–Lloyd Alexander, Newbery—award winning author of numerous children’s books, includingThe High King

“Kathryn and Ranelda not only tantalize you to read the classics you missed but they analyze contemporary books in ways that help you ‘set your mind on things above.’ Enjoy!”
–Jan Johnson, author ofGrowing Compassionate KidsandWhen the Soul Listens

“With remarkable breadth and depth, Lindskoog and Hunsicker invite us to the delightful feast of good books, sorting through the classics to the current bestsellers with excellent insight and taste.”
–John Bibee, author of numerous books including The Spirit Flyer series and The Home School Detectives series

“How to Grow a Young Readeris a superb introduction and guide through the world of children’s literature.”
–Paul McCusker, executive producer of the Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas and author of numerous booksKathryn Lindskoogis a prolific writer, teacher, and literary critic. She is probably best known for her bookC. S. Lewis: Mere Christian,an examination of the work of Lewis, who wrote to her, “You know my work better than anyone else I’ve met: certainly better than I do myself.” Among her twl3S