A First Reader

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spaulding, Frank E. (Frank Ellsworth), 1866-1960.

Contributor:

Bryce, Catherine T. (Catherine Turner), 1871-1951.

Webb, Margaret Ely, 1877-1965

Series:

The Aldine Readers

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A First Reader" by Frank E. Spaulding and Catherine T. Bryce is an educational publication aimed at young children, written in the early 20th century. This book is designed to support early reading skills development by engaging children with stories and poems that reflect their everyday experiences, particularly focusing on nature, seasons, and the joys of childhood. The content is crafted to ensure that children find delight in learning to read, rather than perceiving it as a chore. The book comprises various simple stories and rhymes that revolve around themes such as animals, plants, seasons, and holiday celebrations. Each section encourages children to connect with the world around them while gradually introducing new vocabulary and phonics through engaging narratives and beautiful illustrations. The use of familiar and lively imagery helps to stimulate the imagination, making it an effective tool for building early literacy skills. Overall, "A First Reader" promotes an enjoyable and interactive approach to learning to read, fostering both comprehension and appreciation for literature at a young age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Richard Tonsing, hekula03, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 96.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2021-05-12