Monty Haas and Laurie Joy Haas, executive producers
Choosing books that reflect a childs interests and connecting them to activities can help children start (and keep on) reading. Whether its animals, toys, music, or finger plays that ignite childrens imaginationsthis DVD demonstrates how to use books to support individual interests and expand childrens horizons.
Use this lively DVD (part of the Words That Cook! set) to make family literacy a fun-filled part of everyday life. Included are an original half-hour show, and bonus material that features experts, parents, and children modeling enjoyable, simple family literacy practices. Recipes for Success provide creative tips, tools, and techniques for bringing literacy to life at home and in the classroom, and recommended booklists suggest expert-approved books for sharing.