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Deconstructing Penguins - by Lawrence Goldstone & Nancy Goldstone (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • "Books are like puzzles," write Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone.
  • About the Author: Lawrence Goldstone is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books of fiction and nonfiction, including Birdmen: The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies.
  • 206 Pages
  • Family + Relationships, Parenting

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About the Book



The leaders of an acclaimed parent-child book group reveal their method for creating active, engaged readers.



Book Synopsis



"Books are like puzzles," write Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone. "The author's ideas are hidden, and it is up to all of us to figure them out." In this indispensable reading companion, the Goldstones-noted parent-child book club experts-encourage grownups and young readers alike to adopt an approach that will unlock the magic and power of reading.

With the Goldstones help, parents can inspire kids' lifelong love of reading by teaching them how to unlock a book's hidden meaning. Featuring fun and incisive discussions of numerous children's classics, this dynamic guide highlights key elements-theme, setting, character, point of view, climax, and conflict-and paves the way for meaningful conversations between parents and children.

"Best of all," the Goldstones note, "you don't need an advanced degree in English literature or forty hours a week of free time to effectively discuss a book with your child. This isn't Crime and Punishment, it's Charlotte's Web."



Review Quotes




"This insightful book can be immensely helpful as we strive to resurrect literacy among children. With Deconstructing Penguins, kids and their parents can share in the enlightened adventure of active interpretation during reading. As a result, they will become more avid and able interpreters of their own life experiences."
-Mel Levine, M. D., author of A Mind at a Time

"Not just the single best book on leading a book discussion group, Deconstructing Penguins is also about how to dig a tunnel into the heart of a book. In my ideal world, every reading teacher would trash that boring classroom text and adopt this book as a curriculum bible."
-Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook

"This wonderful, easy-to-read guide will be a tremendous resource for librarians, teachers, and parents who want to help kids experience the joys of children's literature."
-Sally G. Reed, executive director, Friends of Libraries U.S.A.



About the Author



Lawrence Goldstone is the author or co-author of more than a dozen books of fiction and nonfiction, including Birdmen: The Wright Brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and the Battle to Control the Skies. One of his novels won a New American Writing Award; another was a New York Times notable mystery. His work has been profiled in The New York Times, the Toronto Star, Salon, and Slate, among others. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Nancy.

Nancy Goldstone has written and coauthored several books, including Four Queens. She lives with her husband and co-author Lawrence Goldstone in Westport, Connecticut.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.24 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .37 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Parenting
Genre: Family + Relationships
Number of Pages: 206
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Lawrence Goldstone & Nancy Goldstone
Language: English
Street Date: May 3, 2005
TCIN: 91001865
UPC: 9780812970289
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-3913
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 5.24 inches width x 8.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.37 pounds
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