Fathers' and Mothers' Book Selection Preferences for Their Four Year Old Children.

Anderson, Jim; Anderson, Ann; Shapiro, Jon; Lynch, Jacqueline

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ERIC Number: EJ642871

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Fathers' and Mothers' Book Selection Preferences for Their Four Year Old Children.

Anderson, Jim; Anderson, Ann; Shapiro, Jon; Lynch, Jacqueline

Reading Horizons, v41 n4 p189-210 2001

Presents a study in which both fathers and mothers of four year olds were presented with 14 children's books representing various genres and were asked to select the five books they would read to their children. Gives reasons for their selections. Finds that there were some differences between mothers'/fathers' book selection and some differences between selecting for sons/daughters. (SG)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Family Literacy, Parent Participation, Preschool Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Material Selection, Reading Research, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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