Michael Tucker of LA. Law is the host of this well meaning P.S.A. for the library. Although some attention is given to the benefits of reading aloud to children (and, of course, the library is cited as the main place for the materials), too much of this short program is given over to shots of either children reading aloud or parents reading to children. While very nice to look at and listen to, Read Aloud Now! simply doesn't offer much in the way of actual guidance for parents (for whom the program is apparently intended). And surprisingly, there isn't even a mention of such classics in the field as Jim Trelease's Read Aloud Handbook where parents could go for more in formation. Not a necessary purchase. (See PEOPLE FIRST for availability.)
Read Aloud Now!
(1991) 13 m. $79.95 (booklet included). Library Video Network. Public performance rights included. Color cover. Vol. 6, Issue 7
Read Aloud Now!
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