Description: In her engaging new book, Peggy Kaye shows parents and teachers how to play learning games based on classic children's books. "Games with Books" features 14 picture books, from "Harold and the Purple Crayon" to "Blueberries for Sal." For each book, Kaye provides a summary and then offers three to four games that will keep kids entertained while they are practicing valuable reading, writing, and math skills.
Brief description: Peggy Kaye, a tutor and educational consultant, is the author of Games for Math, Games for Writing and Games for Learning. She has a master's degree in early-childhood education from Columbia University's Teachers College and has taught in both public and private elementary schools. She lives in New York City.
Review Quotes:
"An extremely valuable resource for parents." --Betty Holmes, Director, United Federation of Teachers, Dial-a-Teacher
"Kaye is a master at turning learning tasks into easy games." --Library Journal