Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading by Nancy Goldsto

Description: Deconstructing Penguins by Nancy Goldstone, Lawrence Goldstone Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The leaders of a parent-child book group and authors of Out of the Flames share their secrets for transforming children into dynamic and enthusiastic readers, offering suggestions on what books parents should read with their children and explaining how to talk to children about literature. Original Publisher Description "Books are like puzzles," write Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone. "The authors 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 books hidden meaning. Featuring fun and incisive discussions of numerous childrens 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 dont need an advanced degree in English literature or forty hours a week of free time to effectively discuss a book with your child. This isnt Crime and Punishment, its Charlottes Web." Author Biography 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. Details ISBN 0812970284 ISBN-13 9780812970289 Title Deconstructing Penguins Author Nancy Goldstone, Lawrence Goldstone Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 224 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:9297793; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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