Why read about reading? Your child is very fortunate. She has a parent who cares enough about her and the development of her reading skills to select a book on this topic. Our parents did not have this opportunity and it is likely that they had little interest in the theoretical foundation of reading. Their example, encouragement and confidence that we would become good readers paid off for most of us.

Today's parent may be less confident of his child's future. Our children are being educated for life in the twenty-first century. The school system has changed. Our children are encouraged to become active learners. They are immersed in a whole language learning environment. Many parents worry that their children will not acquire a foundation in the basic skills.

There have been significant developments in the fields of psychology and education in the past decade. The parent who has some understanding of what reading is will be in the best position to support the development of his child's reading skills. This book gives parents the skills necessary to help their child develop their reading skills and abilities.