
His goal has always been “…to help children make books into friends, not enemies.” This curiosity led him to research the topic in depth and ultimately to the publication of the book. New editions of the book have been released over the years with the most recent, seventh edition scheduled for release on June 25, 2013.Ī journalist by trade, Jim became curious about the connection between reading aloud to children and their motivation to read.


With more than 2 million copies sold world-wide and translated into many languages The Read-Aloud Handbook is considered the all-time bestselling guide to children’s literature for parents and teachers. Published by Penguin Books in 1982, The Read-Aloud Handbook spent 17 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the title of the book that was selected this year, The Read-Aloud Handbook (7th Edition) by Jim Trelease.

I’m pleased to announce the continuation of a summer tradition here at Pre-K Pages, our annual Book Study Blog Party! Based on the number of e-mails I have received inquiring about the title of this summer’s book I know this is the moment you have all been waiting for.
