Recognition of the visual shapes of letters before reading is mentioned, as well as the fact that letters can be exposed in different ways, such as by the use of blocks and magnetic letters. The authors then discuss how storybook reading can be used by teachers to facilitate learning in early students.

Storybook Preview is used to introduce a new book or a follow-up activity, and consists of teacher interaction with a small group of students. This assists teachers in interacting effectively with students, responding to and expanding on each child's language. Storybook Read Aloud is also explained, which can be used in a large group of children, where the teacher reads the book aloud in a manner that captures the children's attention. Storybook celebration is where teachers have the children respond to the book through an activity such as making a craft or drawing pictures. Storybook Sounds focuses on...
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