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Click on the book cover for an introduction to a conversation-starter strategy for read-alouds with your little one. Then, come back here for a free guide that you can download to get you started!
Harold and the Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson
Age Range/Grade: 4 - 7; Preschool - K
Theme: Taking care of yourself
Harold has a tool that can help him use his imagination to take him on adventures. Each place has its ups and downs, and Harold learns how his imagination and his trusty crayon can help him through any encounter.
Strategy Focus:
Let Your Child Do the Talking
Staying engaged with a story is the first step to becoming a good reader. Ask questions that will encourage your child to talk about how words are used in playful ways, and how the pictures can give you clues about what the author meant.
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