A collection of essays about family, reading, and bonding with others
through books. From children's literature educator and children's book
author Megan Dowd Lambert.
This poignant, funny, and touching essay collection invites readers to
consider how they bond with children, other family, friends, and
students through shared reading.
Divided into 4 sections organized around themes of parenting, adoption,
race, and healing, this 21-essay collection with its joyous and colorful
illustrations is perfect gift for parents, grandparents, librarians,
educators, and anyone who spends time with children or reading together
with others.
The author's experience as an educator and as a parent in a blended
family that includes seven children of various racial backgrounds (four
of whom came home through adoption) adds depth and breadth to her
expertise about how people read and respond to books.
"I grew up with a mother who loved to read, and what a sustaining gift
that has been to me. If you are holding this book, it's a good bet that
you love to read, too. Read on, and let Megan show you how to make your
love for books and your love for the children in your life add up to
something special."
--Roger Sutton, Editor Emeritus, The Horn Book, Inc., from Book
Bonding's foreword
