Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: A Very Helpful Book!

I bought this book because my son was beginning 3rd grade. I thought it would help me understand how to encourage his reading. It far exceeded my expectations. This book was filled with both great personal insights (from a parents perspective) and current educational theory. This book made a great case for understanding "Whole Language" methods of teaching reading and working with them. I now have a much better grasp of what education theories are being used in elementary school and I also better understand the importance of helping my son develop a love for writing. Simply put: this book is very helpful for parents who want to be involved with their children's elementary education!