This is a great idea, its always nice to get other peoples views on this sort of thing. I had never heard of these books, but am now curious and want to check them out. Have you ever seen the Parts series? They're about a little boy who thinks he's falling apart and his mommy and daddy explain that everything he's experienced is normal. Great rhymes and illustrations, and very funny for a kid Claires age.
Thank you! These are excellent reviews and full of the kinds of details I am looking for.
A few years ago at Christmas, when my kids were 1 and 3, we were going to watch some of the classic Christmas cartoons on tv - The Grinch, Charlie Brown, and Rudolph. When we sat down to Rudolph, I was surprised at how little I remembered, AND how I found I really did not like the story. I didn't care for how mean all the elves were, Rudolph's dad was mean...we ended up turning it off and realized that just because something is a classic, it doesn't mean it has the kind of messages I want for my kids.
I really got a lot out of the Goldilocks review and I am going to check out Amazon and see if I can find that particular one.
I, too, loved the Scholastic Book Club! What a great memory.
Some other books that I loved as a kid and have begun introducing to mine are the Mrs. PiggleWiggle books. Do you remember those?
Being a teacher (I teach Grade 6/7), I have always had a "thing" for kids' books. After all, how could I recommend one if I hadn't read it myself????So- to that end- the Grimm Sisters (there is a series) and Lightning Thief (another series) are two sets that you absolutely MUST read. I couldn't put them down!!! For kidlets-get into Dr Xargle's books (there's one about babies that is hilariuos)
I like the new feature- I will be checking it out!
Riding an Ott light? Say it isn't so LOL!!!
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What a great idea! I am looking forward to more Tadpole Tales. I spent part of my life as a Head Start teacher and pre-school teacher and have a special affinity for "circle-time" books - heavy on the illustrations, light on text. One of my grand-daughters (age 7) has a learning disability that affects her reading, so I am always interested in read-aloud books that are appropriate to her age group. Thanks for starting this series. I can't wait for more!
This is a great idea! My kids are too old for this type of book now, but it's great to be reminded for the other little ones in my life. I'm with you on the young adult stuff too - there is some really good storytelling going on there. The Lightning Thief series is excellent. Also, just about anything by Robin McKinley is amazing - her use of language leaves me spellbound every time. I really think turning your kids on to books is one of the best things you can do for them. (says the bookworm!)
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