It Didn't Frighten Me Author:Janet Goss and Jerome Harste You can help your child become a better reader. Here's how. — Begin by reading the story to your child. Toward the end of the story encourage your child to chime in on the repeating word phrases. Whenever your child asks you to read the book again, invite him or her to read with you. As your child becomes aware of the predictable language patt... more »erns of the book, invite him or her to look at the picture, and guess or Predict, what the page says. Whatever your child tells you is fine. Don't correct him or her. Soon your child will be able to read and understand the entire book.
Co-authored by Dr. Jerome C. Harste, Professor of Reading, Indiana University, It Didn't Frighten Me is based on principles of natural language development and is structured to help young children begin to read naturally and easily. At the same time older children gain satisfaction from finding a book that they can read with understanding and enjoyment. It Didn't Frighten Me is one of a series of Predictable Reading Books which are available only from School Book Fairs, Inc. Look for other Predictable Reading Books at your book fair.« less