Respected author and educator Susan B. Neuman addresses the importance of reading aloud to young children. This guide is a simple and informative support system that gives parents academically sound advice on how and what to read to their children from birth to age five.

Neuman is currently a Professor of Educational Studies at the University of Michigan, specializing in early literacy development. She formerly served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, establishing the Reading First program, the most historic reading reform effort in U.S. history.