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Parents are viewed as children’s first literacy teachers. As such, they are often encouraged to book share and read with their young children. Low literate parents may lack not only basic reading skills, but also second order skills related to sharing books successfully. Early childhood professionals are encouraged to form a dynamic, reciprocal relationship with parents wherein everyone learns and supports the literacy needs of children. Seventeen current children’s books are reviewed and recommended for sharing with children and families.
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Zeece, P.D. Using Literature to Support Low Literate Parents as Children’s First Literacy Teachers. Early Childhood Educ J 32, 313–320 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-005-4396-2
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