common core and its adoption have caused a furor. many have not read the standards; many believe it life changing; many dread its application. like it or hate it, it is here and it impacts your child. this book needs to be an exchange between us, but the focus is you. no one has more impact on your child' preparation to read, his desire to learn to read, his progress through the stages, and his enjoyment of the act, making it a life-long activity.