U.S. Department of Education
Margaret Spellings
Secretary
First published in January 2000. Revised 2002 and 2005.
This booklet is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part for educational purposes is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the citation should be:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Communications and Outreach
Helping Your Child Become a Reader
Washington, D.C., 2005
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Children’s books and magazines are mentioned in this booklet as examples and are only a few of many appropriate children’s books and periodicals. Other materials mentioned are provided as resources and examples for the reader’s convenience. Listing of materials and resources in this book should not be construed or interpreted as an endorsement by the Department of any private organization or business listed herein.