The book "A special method in elementary reading and oral work with stories" by the author Charles E. McMurry is a study devoted to the study of effective methods of teaching reading in elementary grades. The author offers an interesting and accessible approach to the development of reading skills in children, using a variety of oral stories and stories. The book discusses in detail strategies for organizing reading lessons, the secrets of increasing children's interest in the learning process, as well as methods of stimulating the development of speaking skills. The author explains how to use different pedagogical strategies and innovative approaches to improve the quality of reading instruction in elementary school. The book "A special technique in primary reading and oral work with stories" is a valuable resource for primary school teachers, students of pedagogical universities and all those interested in raising and teaching children.