Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult

Wild Things revisits the classics of every American childhood, from fairy tales to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and explores the back stories of their creators, using context and biography to understand how some of the most insightful, creative, and witty authors and illustrators of their times created their often deeply personal masterpieces. It’s a profound, eye-opening experience to re-encounter books that you once treasured decades ago. Wild Things will bring back fond memories for readers of all ages, along with a few surprises.

How to Raise a Reader

Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading.

Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.

Reading Magic

In Reading Magic, Mem Fox explains why reading aloud to young children has an incredible impact on their ability to read and on their entire lives.  With passion and humor, Fox describes when and where to read aloud and demonstrates with clear, easy-to-follow examples how to get the most value and joy out of a read-aloud session.