This book is intended for parents who wish to help their children improve their reading skills. "How You Can Help Day In and Day Out" discusses the influence of the parents, children on television, oral language in early childhood, poetry, building on the child's interests, beginning to read, and independence in the third and fourth grades. "How Reading is Taught Today" discusses the many methods and possibilities available for teaching reading. "Getting the Materials He Needs" looks at the paperback bonanza, using the library, building a home library, buying books for children, and tools for book-finding. "Children's Books, Magazines, and A-V Materials" suggests books, magazines, recordings, filmstrips, and films for use with children. And "Especially for Parents" lists books, magazines, and a film about children's literature. (WR)