Books like Beginnings and beyond by Ann Miles Gordon

Christopher, a boy with Asperger’s syndrome, discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been murdered and sets out to solve the mystery with his unique analytical skills.

Updated edition of Krashen’s classic on free voluntary reading, adding new research from the past decade, examining library and school roles, print‑rich environments, light and literary reading, and reading incentives like Accelerated Reader.

Donalyn Miller shows how to transform reluctant readers into enthusiastic book lovers, guiding students through literature with engaging, autonomous approaches.

"This compelling book illustrates how all children, even those considered "at-risk," may benefit from the exploratory and child-initiated nature of project investigations in order to achieve mastery of basic literary skills. It also presents student-initiated learning as a starting point for dynamic and responsive teaching. The story of how projects emerge, develop, and culminate is told through a combination of teacher interviews and vivid accounts of classroom practce. Building upon inclusionary and child-centered practices, the authors offer a much-needed perspective on the pre-primary years." "Key features: an emphasis on how teachers solve the practical problems of doing projects with young children, including selecting topics, organizing the classroom, setting up field visits, encouraging children to represent what they are learning, and involving parents; chapters written from practice and include a plan of action that enables teachers to take their first step toward following childrens' interest; photos of children engaged in projects, including some in full color; examples of children's art and writing; and classroom materials; and a step-by-step guide for teachers to use in guiding and documenting projects."--Jacket.

Champions the lifelong benefits of reading aloud to children and offers book lists, strategies, and tools parents can use to form deep and lasting connections with their kids.