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Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1513] Re: Low Literacy Parenting Books
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In a message dated 4/18/03 10:43:37 AM, kfriedley@loudounliteracy.org writes:
<< I am looking for a list of parenting books suitable for lower literacy
levels -- does anyone have or know of such a resource? Even individual
title suggestions would help. >>
Kathie,
Contact Contemporary Books and ask whether they still have the
series--Stories for Parents. These are small books, each about 35-40 pages,
written in story form for low-level adult readers, interlaced with pertinent
parenting questions and activities. I hope they are still in print (first
published in 1990). Here are some of the titles with the leading question for
each book:
Changes and Choices
Is having your own space for your own things important to you? Is it
important to a child?
Johnson and Son
Sometimes children say cruel things. They don't understand the hurt they
cause. How can parents help children feel good about themselves?
Reading Together
What are some things you can find in a newspaper? What part of the newspaper
do you read first?
Angry Feelings
Rainy days are hard for children. They are also hard for parents when
children must stay indoors. What are some safe indoor activities for
children?
Why Does Baby Cry?
Being a parent is hard work. Sometimes it is frightening. All parents can
use a little help now and then. Why does Baby cry?
Making It Right
Children are often hurt in accidents at home. How can parents keep children
safe from accidents?
They also had another series called Let's Read Together. These were
flip-over books, with a parent's story on one side and a child's story on the
other. Titles include:
Safe at Home
Why is Daddy Leaving?
What Will School be Like?
I agree with Susan that New Reader's Press is a great resource. Steck Vaughn
has a series called Pair-It Books, which pair a parent story and a child
story. Some of these are focused on parenting issues.
Also, Kathie, I hope you are familiar with the EFF Parent/Family Member Role
Map, which will help you identify the issues that parents and other family
members consider to be critical. Most of these issues are addressed in the
daily newspaper, Reader's Digest (which can be navigated by most low-level
readers), and even the telephone book. If you do not have a copy of this
role map, go to
http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/collections/eff/eff.html.
All the Best,
Meta Potts
FOCUS on Literacy
Glen Allen, Virginia
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