< Nonprofit Orders
The Reading House for Non-Profit Orders
AN EFFICIENT, FUN WAY TO DIRECTLY SCREEN EARLY LITERACY SKILLS IN PRESCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN.
The Reading House playfully models early reading skills featuring diverse children going about their day. This book was specially designed by experts to directly screen emergent literacy skills in 3- and 4-year-old children, making it perfect for primary care or early childhood education settings, and enjoyable and useful for families. The Reading House complements existing reading programs such as Reach Out and Read and Imagination Library, and it is an ideal catalyst for discussing how families can help their children.
▪ Efficient • 9-item screener • 3 risk categories • kindergarten reading level
▪ Empowering • Book as teaching tool • Catalyst for guidance • Book as gift for the child • Fun and interactive
▪ Reliable • Internal consistency • External validity
▪ Flexible • 3- and 4-year-olds • Pediatric clinics, preschool • Administration ~5 minutes
▪ Assesses & models expected skills • Print Concepts • Alphabet knowledge • Letter-sound knowledge • Phonological skills (3) • Vocabulary • Emergent writing
▪ Embedded guidance • Reading • Bike helmets • Healthy eating • Active/creative play
▪ Cost-effective • Major discounts • Potentially billable
Currently only available to nonprofits and health/literacy organizations. The Reading House is currently not available for general retail.
How to Order for Non-Profits:
Special Pricing Applies: If ordered in carton quantity (60 copies), $3.00 per copy.
You can place an order by completing this order form: The Reading House Order Form
Completed order forms can be sent via email to sales@bluemanateebooks.com or faxed to (513) 672-2679.
Payment is required within 30 days of placing an order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Once your order is processed, you will receive administration resources and screening guide.
We are optimistic that administration of The Reading House should be billable as developmental screening. Please discuss with billing personnel at your institution for more information. Additional questions may be directed to sales@bluemanateebooks.com
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Publication Information
List Price: $7.99
ISBN: 978-1-936669-79-0
Publication Date: 2019
Format: Board Book
Dimensions: 5.25" x 5.25"
Page Count: 15
Ages: 3-4
Published Research
The Reading House: A Children’s Book for Emergent Literacy Screening During Well-Child Visits
Validation of The Reading House and Association With Cortical Thickness.
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In the News
Is your child ready to read? Cincinnati Children's creates assessment tool to aid doctors.
Dr. John Hutton, director of the Reading and Literacy Discovery Center at Cincinnati Children's and the founder of blue manatee press, sat down with the Cincinnati Enquirer to talk about how The Reading House can help pediatricians assess a child’s reading ability as early as 3 years old.
About the Authors:
Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician and Director of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reading and Literacy Discovery Center. He is passionate about the power of books to bring grownups and children together to read, learn, and connect.
About the Illustrator:
Lisa M. Griffin holds her BFA in Illustration and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She enjoys creating art that evokes a sense of wonder and hopes her playful illustrations bring a smile to many. Born and raised in New England, she currently resides in New Hampshire.