From the Book - First edition.
Who I am and why I've written this book
Ignore the myths about reading!
Step one: Talk, talk, talk to your infant, toddler, and school-age child
Step two: Encourage free play and fiercely protect free time
Step three: Read to your child and expand how, when, and what you read about
Step four: Support and motivate your new reader
Step four, continued: Give extra support to your struggling reader
Step five: Use, don't abuse, technology and balance your child's diet of fun
A final word on a passion for reading.