Games With Books: Twenty-eight of the Best Children's books and How to Use Them to Help Your Child Learn-From Preschool to Third Grade

Item as described from seller. Peggy Kaye books are great for homeschoolers looking for a different approach to educating.

Ms. Kaye has written a number of books with great ideas to expand learning at home. This one isn't her best - I find the subject matter of 28 books to be a little limiting - but it's still a great way to have fun with books outside of reading them.

Most of the time when I read my daughter a book, we end up discussing little things relating to what's happening in the book. It could be something that she was reminded of, or something I want to share with her at that time. Books are not only for reading...they're for helping expand minds and imagination. There is no end to what a book can accomplish for its reader. In the book, "Games with Books," the author takes 28 wonderful children's books and shows parents how to do more with those books than just reading the stories. Instead of just listening, children can now become involved in what they're reading. Playing games and doing projects helps grow a child's imagination, and allows them to do anything or be anyone they choose. MyParenTime.com highly recommends the book, "Games with Books" - the author gives so many wonderful ideas that parents will find themselves creating games to play with other books they read with their children. There is no limit to a child's or a parent's creativity. This special book is sure to lead to some wonderfully creative ideas, and a lot of fun family times!

I liked it, but I didn't love it.While targeted for preschool and up, the majority of activities were not appropriate for the youngest audience, and it took more time than anticipated to find a good activity.Recommended for first grade teachers and families.

In her introduction, Peggy Kaye indicates that games played with books should be "carefully chosen." One doesn't want to debase the wonder of a classic book with sleazy peripherals that distract a child's appreciation of the book.Kaye's books are carefully chosen. So are her activities. They help children acquire and strengthen necessary skills, and they do it in a way that is fun for both the child and the parent. A gentle, respectful spirit pervades this book. There's respect for children, respect for literature, and respect for the time parents spend with their children. And besides this, it builds skills!This is a wonderful wonderful book. Kaye says, "Pleasure is the guiding principle here." She delivers on her principles. Pleasure abounds.

This collection of books to read to children is unique since it couples book suggestions with great activities to engage children after the book is shared.