The Between the Lions (R) Book for Parents: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Child Learn to Read

The award-winning PBS series Between the Lions® is not only one of the most popular children's programs on television; it actually helps children learn to read. Based on the literacy curriculum that underlies this innovative, entertaining series, The Between the Lions® Book for Parents draws on the latest and most reliable research to giveparents practical tips to help smooth their children's path to reading and writing.

Look in these pages for:

• An overview of diagnostic tests and remedial programs
• A grade-by-grade guide complete with developmental milestones from preschool through third grade
• A wide array of activities and "red flags" to watch out for
• A discussion on the unique role parents play in their children's literacy
• Resources and a reading list
• And much more!

Practical, comprehensive, and fun, this guide is helpful both for children who are struggling a bit and for those who are moving along just fine. So enter the world of Between the Lions® — where kids Get Wild About Reading™!