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I have been binge-listening to the RAR podcast and am really enjoying it. Reading aloud to my children was always a given, as I was read to by my parents. Nonetheless, I love to read about reading, particularly to children. This book was slow to start. Part 1 is basically a series of disconnected blog posts, which I find a very frustrating feature of blog-turned-book authors. Part 2 is much more engaging and provides some of the research-backed reasons for reading to your children that I love. And Part 3 is a quite useful booklist. I do wish that the description on both Amazon and on the book itself would make clear that this has a fairly heavy Christian bent. And not just any Christian, but one who would know without explanation what VBS means. (I am a church-going Christian, but had to google it to find out that it refers to Vacation Bible School.) Christianity = Truth, and truth seeking is one of the main reasons to read to your children. I don't think any of the author's followers or fans will be surprised (or disappointed), but I'm sure the hope is that this books reaches readers beyond the podcast, and I think it would be helpful information.


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The ReadAloud Family Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids Sarah Mackenzie Books Reviews

I have followed Sarah MacKenzie for quite some time, and when Teaching from Rest A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peacecame out, I devoured it. That book has become a staple for me to reread once a year during my school planning time. I tend to be the type of person that over-thinks and over-complicates pretty much everything. I also joined her Read Aloud Revival site this year (which our family has loved), and often listed to Sarah's podcast. I have often wished there was something that would put together all the information and booklists from the podcasts. Wishes are sometimes granted, and The Read-Aloud Family Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids does not disappoint.

The Read-Aloud Family is broken up into three parts. Part 1 goes through all the pertinent research about the benefits of reading aloud to our children. For all of the times when I wonder if what I'm doing is actually worth anything, I will remember the information gleaned here. The biggest takeaway for me is that reading aloud is the BEST use of my time with my kids. From making ourselves present for our kids in a highly distracted culture, to inspiring virtue and compassion in them (and us!), to encouraging our kids academically, reading aloud does it all.

Part 2 is all about practical application. Sarah describes what she calls a "Book Club Culture" at home. She provides us with the right questions to ask about books to encourage deep thought and great conversation. We don't have to be experts on literary analysis to have a good conversation about books. We just have to be able to ask compelling questions. An really valuable part of this book is the chapter on how to pick books for your family, and what makes a good book.

Part 3 is the book list. Sarah breaks her book list into four age groups, 0-3, 4-7, 8-12, and the teen years. One of the things I appreciate about this list is that many of the books and authors are newer. Booklists for older books abound (see John Senior's 1000 Good Books), but navigating the world of new books can be tough for busy parents. I don't have time to read everything before my kids get to it, so this list is valuable. I trust Sarah's opinion and through being a "Sarah MacKenzie Groupie" I have found many gems that have become family favorites. Of course Sarah does not discount classic literature, and encourages families to read it in this book. But because lists for newer literature are not as easy to find (and if you do find one, can you be sure it's a good one?) the list in The Read-Aloud Family belongs in every home.

I am a bit of a book nerd, so when my husband asked what I was so intent on reading recently, he laughed when I told him I was reading a book about reading books. But Sarah's book is so much more than just a book on reading books. Sarah's book is about building up the family culture while providing an avenue to have wonderful conversations with our children and deepening family bonds. I highly recommend The Read-Aloud Family Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids.

*I was given an Advanced Reading copy of this book to review, but the opinions are all mine.
I have been a reading to my kids since they were little, because I love books myself! After connecting with Sarah Mackenzie in her Read-Aloud Revival community a few years ago, I had a clearer picture of why reading aloud is important and what to read. However, her new book covers deeper the why-to-read-aloud and the how-to-make-it-work. It also includes read-aloud book suggestions for different age groups, which are great book lists.

I have book darts all through this book, because as the subtitle states I want to be “making meaningful and lasting connections with [my] kids”. I will keep the rest of this review brief, because the book darts are mostly just reminders for me. For example the reminder of the importance of reading aloud at ALL ages, EVEN when our days are busy. I need to actually “steal” time from other areas to make it a priority in my family. I want to build memories and connections with my children through stories now, even if it’s only ten minutes each day. During these times, I want the kids to be inspired by heroes, walk in other’s shoes and have compassion, and learn to think. Also, I simply want them to love stories and dive into books themselves for the rest of their lives! Those are just a few of the reminders I needed from The Read-Aloud Family.

**Disclosure I received a copy of this book from Read-Aloud Revival in exchange for a fair and honest review.

***Additional disclosure... I bought a copy too!! )
I have been binge-listening to the RAR podcast and am really enjoying it. Reading aloud to my children was always a given, as I was read to by my parents. Nonetheless, I love to read about reading, particularly to children. This book was slow to start. Part 1 is basically a series of disconnected blog posts, which I find a very frustrating feature of blog-turned-book authors. Part 2 is much more engaging and provides some of the research-backed reasons for reading to your children that I love. And Part 3 is a quite useful booklist. I do wish that the description on both and on the book itself would make clear that this has a fairly heavy Christian bent. And not just any Christian, but one who would know without explanation what VBS means. (I am a church-going Christian, but had to google it to find out that it refers to Vacation Bible School.) Christianity = Truth, and truth seeking is one of the main reasons to read to your children. I don't think any of the author's followers or fans will be surprised (or disappointed), but I'm sure the hope is that this books reaches readers beyond the podcast, and I think it would be helpful information.