Part 1. Background Information
Introduction Who I Am and Why I've Written This Book
Chapter 1. Power to the Parents!
Chapter 2. Ignore the Myths About Reading!
Chapter 3. Step 1: Talk, Talk, Talk to Your Infant, Toddler, and School-Age Child
Chapter 4. Step 2: Encourage Free Play and Fiercely Protect Free Time
Chapter 5. Step 3: Read to Your Child and Expand How, When, and What You Read Aloud
Chapter 6. Step 4: Support and Motivate Your New Reader
Chapter 7. Step 4… continued: Give Extra Support to Your Struggling Reader
Chapter 8. Step 5 Use-Don't Abuse-Technology and Balance Your Child's Diet of Fun
Chapter 9. A Final Word on a Passion for Reading