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A Little SPOT
A Little SPOT Learns to Read: A Story About the Building Blocks of Reading
A Little SPOT Learns to read is all about the fundamentals of reading. It walks you through learning word families to what to do when you come to a tricky word.
- GenresPicture Books
38 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2021
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March 20, 2022
Our library is one of the few in central Illinois that offers almost all of Diane Alber's "Little Spot" titles. Upon receiving a publication notification for *this* particular book, I immediately requested it be added to the collection.
While the strategies and examples presented in this specific title are as helpful and relevant as those in Alber's series, one page halfway through caused me to pause. Little Spot says, "By the end of first grade, you should start to feel confident when you read." Ummmm, Little Spot...that's a bit presumptuous.
If I were to use this as a read-aloud with young audiences of emerging readers, that's one page I *would not* feel confident (or responsible) reading.
*Recommend/share with caution and with a well-known audience in mind.
Publication Date: 2021
Format: Picture book
Elements: Bold illustrations; nonfiction concepts/facts presented with playful dialogue
Connection/Topics: Learning to read; letter recognition, sound recognition, syllables; dyslexia
While the strategies and examples presented in this specific title are as helpful and relevant as those in Alber's series, one page halfway through caused me to pause. Little Spot says, "By the end of first grade, you should start to feel confident when you read." Ummmm, Little Spot...that's a bit presumptuous.
If I were to use this as a read-aloud with young audiences of emerging readers, that's one page I *would not* feel confident (or responsible) reading.
*Recommend/share with caution and with a well-known audience in mind.
Publication Date: 2021
Format: Picture book
Elements: Bold illustrations; nonfiction concepts/facts presented with playful dialogue
Connection/Topics: Learning to read; letter recognition, sound recognition, syllables; dyslexia
December 17, 2021
Love it!
I love all of the Little Spot books! This book teaches children that learning to read can be difficult for everyone in the beginning but it doesn’t have to be a challenge forever. The author also uses Little Spot to teach tips and tricks for learning to read along with suggestions for parents and educators working with struggling readers.
I love all of the Little Spot books! This book teaches children that learning to read can be difficult for everyone in the beginning but it doesn’t have to be a challenge forever. The author also uses Little Spot to teach tips and tricks for learning to read along with suggestions for parents and educators working with struggling readers.
March 5, 2022
A Little SPOT Learns to Read: A Story About the Building Blocks of Reading by Diane Alber – As someone who was very fortunate to have her dyslexia recognized young, this is a lovely reminder that little readers sometimes need a spot of help. Happy Reading!
July 27, 2023
A lot of fun
This is a fun way to break down words and learn to read. I also enjoyed that it talked a little about Dyslexia, something that no one talks about. Little facts go a long way to help build confidence in reading.
This is a fun way to break down words and learn to read. I also enjoyed that it talked a little about Dyslexia, something that no one talks about. Little facts go a long way to help build confidence in reading.
December 16, 2021
Love it!!!
I teach dyslexia at my school and I love how this book explains it. Reading is so much fun and I love helping students who struggle unlock the magic!!!
I teach dyslexia at my school and I love how this book explains it. Reading is so much fun and I love helping students who struggle unlock the magic!!!
December 18, 2021
My teacher heart is full!
Thank you Diane for writing a book for children who are struggling to read. I know my kids will connect to this so well.
Thank you Diane for writing a book for children who are struggling to read. I know my kids will connect to this so well.
December 19, 2021
Like all the spot books, bright and cute
Illustrations are bright and cute. Lots of big words for young children. Seems more helpful for teachers reading to groups.
Illustrations are bright and cute. Lots of big words for young children. Seems more helpful for teachers reading to groups.
May 28, 2023
I feel like if you read this to a child, at least one beginning to read, it would feel very overwhelming. Nice idea behind it, but I feel like it’s better geared towards adults.
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