{"product_id":"the-enchanted-hour-the-miraculous-power-of-reading-aloud-in-the-age-of-distraction-paperback","title":"The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeghan Cox Gurdon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Parents and grandparents shouldn't miss \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- \u003cstrong\u003eJames Patterson, international bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e writer's conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioral research, and drawing widely from literature, \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children, whatever their class, nationality or family background. But it's not just about bedtime stories for little kids: Reading aloud consoles, uplifts and invigorates at every age, deepening the intellectual lives and emotional well-being of teenagers and adults, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeghan Cox Gurdon argues that this ancient practice is a fast-working antidote to the fractured attention spans, atomized families and unfulfilling ephemera of the tech era, helping to replenish what our devices are leaching away. For everyone, reading aloud engages the mind in complex narratives; for children, it's an irreplaceable gift that builds vocabulary, fosters imagination, and kindles a lifelong appreciation of language, stories and pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing together the latest scientific research, practical tips, and reading recommendations, \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e will both charm and galvanize, inspiring readers to share this invaluable, life-altering tradition with the people they love most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine an elixir so strong that a daily dose would make your family smarter, happier, healthier, more successful, and more closely attached. Now imagine that you could have it without spending a dime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt all starts with a book, a voice, and a place to sit . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a beloved \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e columnist comes a book that will transform your understanding of reading aloud. Grounded in the latest brain science and behavioral research, and drawing widely from life and literature, \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the stunning advantages that await people of every age and background when they partake of this ancient practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeghan Cox Gurdon shows how reading out loud is a fast-working antidote to the fractured attention spans, atomized families, and unfulfilling distractions of the tech era. From a thrilling look at what happens in a toddler's brain when a grown-up reads a story, to the way shared books are keeping far-flung military families connected; from the imaginative transport of classic novels, to the rejuvenating late-life consolations of poetry and prose: the evidence is clear and the benefits are irrefutable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking us into hospitals, homes, bookstores, and schools, Gurdon blends cutting-edge science with funny, touching stories of real families--including her own--in a compelling testament to the power of what Charles Dickens called the \"spoken syllable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively and authoritative, with practical tips and reading recommendations, \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e will inspire readers to share this invaluable, life-altering tradition with the people they love most--and perhaps rediscover an enchanted slice of their own childhoods in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine an elixir so strong that a daily dose would make your family smarter, happier, healthier, more successful, and more closely attached. Now imagine that you could have it without spending a dime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt all starts with a book, a voice, and a place to sit . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a beloved \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e columnist comes a book that will transform your understanding of reading aloud. Grounded in the latest brain science and behavioral research, and drawing widely from life and literature, \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the stunning advantages that await people of every age and background when they partake of this ancient practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeghan Cox Gurdon shows how reading out loud is a fast-working antidote to the fractured attention spans, atomized families, and unfulfilling distractions of the tech era. From a thrilling look at what happens in a toddler's brain when a grown-up reads a story, to the way shared books are keeping far-flung military families connected; from the imaginative transport of classic novels, to the rejuvenating late-life consolations of poetry and prose: the evidence is clear and the benefits are irrefutable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking us into hospitals, homes, bookstores, and schools, Gurdon blends cutting-edge science with funny, touching stories of real families--including her own--in a compelling testament to the power of what Charles Dickens called the \"spoken syllable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively and authoritative, with practical tips and reading recommendations, \u003cem\u003eThe Enchanted Hour\u003c\/em\u003e will inspire readers to share this invaluable, life-altering tradition with the people they love most--and perhaps rediscover an enchanted slice of their own childhoods in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684324577343,"sku":"9780062562821","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f88e4401bc9d466fb70a838706308d80.webp?v=1764967141","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/the-enchanted-hour-the-miraculous-power-of-reading-aloud-in-the-age-of-distraction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}