Children's Books
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Children's Books
Car54 | Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 04:09 pm     Brown Brown Bear- my absolute favorite for really littles. They will read it over and over and never tire of it. |
Seamonkey | Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 04:50 pm     The Chris von Ahlsberg books are beautiful.. Check out Tuesday, and his other books.. Tuesday has the flying frogs (flying on lilypads) and you just have to smile. |
Bigd | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:02 am     The Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbra Parks is TREMENDOUS!. Even I look forward to the next chapter. I have been purchasing and reading these books to my granddaughter for over a year now and they are "must read". Even my husband will stop what he is doing and come listen in. Of course, I am a southern girl on so I really put on the southern drawl while reading. But seriously, I recommend them highly. BTW, my 79 year old mother in law set up and runs a "Reach Out and Read Program" that has been very sucessful. It operates out of a "well child" clinic at a charity hospital. When the child checks into the clinic, a volunteer reads a book to them while they wait for their appointment, and then they get to choose a book to take home with them. It's a great program. |
Wargod | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 09:32 am     We did make it to the library last week...though after filling out the paper for my son's library card and waiting in line, it was almost time to pick my daughter up. So we hurried through...he ended up with a "Guide to dinosaurs" book. This weekend we'll go back and spend more time. I'll start with the C.S. Lewis books, and then continue down the list you all have offered. Please, if you can think of more, let me know. Part of his homework this year is reading list. Has to read half an hour everyday, and we switch it up. I'll read a book, then pick an easy read book for him to read to me. He does read at a first grade level, though he gets bored (sigh) if there are too many words he has to sound out. I just signed my daughter and neice up for story time with our library. We'll go once a week for about 40 minutes. Sometimes the librarian will read a book, sometimes someone will dress in costume following a character and act the story out, and sometimes they assign roles to the children to act out. They also do a craft at the end that goes with the theme of the story they read that day. The program is specifically geared for 3-5 year olds, and I have heard from several parents that it is wonderful and the kids love it. I'm really looking forward to it. Have I mentioned I love being a stay at home mom?? This was the kind of stuff I missed out on with my son since I was working during the times they did this. |
Myjohnhenry | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 02:32 pm     Box Car Children!!! My sister teaches 1st grade and last year those books became a really big hit with her students who were good readers. My kid and I used to listen to them on tape in the car....same with the chronicles of Narnia and wizard of Oz. |
Bookworm | Wednesday, September 04, 2002 - 07:07 pm     Wow! Nice to see all the activity in here. I am currently reading the Harry Potter books myself and loving them btw. Wiggle, my one year old son, got Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth for his birthday last month. He loves it! It is a simple, repetative story but the pages are sturdy, the pictures are bright, and best of all there are 10 little 3D lady bugs on the pages. As you turn each page a lady bug disappears. Very cute. |
Wargod | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 10:34 am     MOON! I haven't been able to find the C.S. Lewis books in the library (though we were short on time so I didn't get a long time to look.) Anyways, my kids schools send home these book order magazines ever so often, and I was just sitting here thumbing through the latest one. Always buy books from them because they are a whole lot cheaper than books stores, but thats besides the point,LOL. I just found the Chronicles or Narnia Boxed set!!! 7 books, plus the case for 15 bucks. Hubby won't be too happy...usually I spend 5or 6 bucks ordering 3 books, but I'm going to get the Narnia books, plus the "We Love America pack" which is four books that are a "journey throughtout the land learning the songs and symbols of our great country!" LOL, I was pretty excited and thought I'd share. |
Sia | Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 09:31 pm     Our local hospital has an annual book fair, too, but they don't generally have deeply-discounted prices on the books like I've found at the school book fairs. I made a killing at the Scholastic Books book fair at my son's elementary school this winter. I volunteered to work one afternoon (the first day of the sale, which is best so as to have first-pick of the books!) and spent my time helping children find books and checking prices for them. While helping the kids I was able to scope out the titles I wanted and I began making a pile for myself in a corner--with approval of the school librarian, of course. At the end of the school day I took my pile of goodies to the register and found that I spent only $31.95 for a huge pile of books that had a face-value of $129.00!! Many of the books I picked up had red clearance-stickers and others were sold bundled together in stacks of three or four. I was extremely pleased with my purchases. The kids got lots and lots of books for Christmas, as they always do, but my biggest book-shopping trip has never been so close to home! I also buy many books from the Scholastic Books flyer the teacher sends home with my son. He reads exceptionally well, so the teacher also sends the flyer for the next-older-group home with him in addition to the order form for his Kindergarten class. Happy reading!! |
Kady | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 04:30 am     I used to love ordering books each month from Scholastic. My son's new school doesn't send home the flyer's. They had one book fair this year where we could purchase books but it was crowded and I didn't know what to look far. I liked looking and the flyers and having time to figure out my purchases. BTW, you can look on their website and get names and order #'s from all age groups and send that in with your regular order. I used to do that and get my son books from the older age group. You can also get books that was featured in previous months flyers too. |
Seamonkey | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 08:13 am     I love the Catwings books, which are Scholastic.. I don't have kids but love to buy books for kids. |
Wargod | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 11:11 am     Heh, I just got my Scholastic booklets today for both kids. I look forward to it everytime they come out (which is about once a month) and I spend about an hour picking out what I want for each of the kids. I haven't had a chance to check either out yet, but am looking forward to bedtime so that I can. Seamonkey...I love it when people buy my kids books. I think that's one of the best things you can buy for them. |
Sia | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 09:58 pm     Do you think it would be presumptuous to indicate that books would be my preference when it comes to the kids' next birthdays? I really find some of the toys and games almost useless and a waste of money. Is it a faux pas to ask for a specific thing? I was specific in answering relatives' questions when they asked for guidance in selecting our bridal shower and wedding gifts, and again when selecting gifts when our children were born. I was specific and got just what I requested. Are kids' birthdays any different? I'm tired of board games with dozens of small pieces that my kids won't pick up, Play-doh machines with small parts that get gummed up with clay that my kids won't clean up, and action figures and dolls with tiny accessories that are easily lost and that my kids won't pick up off the floor. Thanks in advance for your advice. |
Abbynormal | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 10:17 pm     Sia, not at all! When buying a gift for small children, I wouldn't dream of buying without first asking mom for direction. After all, she knows her children's likes and dislikes best. |
Sia | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 10:57 pm     Abby, thanks for answering. Maybe I should have asked, what if I put in the invitation that I mailed that it was a "books party?" Would that be off-putting? Would the recipients understand that I was asking that they buy books instead of toys and games? |
Seamonkey | Monday, January 13, 2003 - 11:24 pm     That sounds like an excellent idea, Sia.. a books party!! I can't imagine why it would be a problem. |
Wargod | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 09:43 am     Sia, thats a great idea! You can do goodie bags to reflect that too....oh, this is such a great idea, guess what I'm doing!!! LOL. On our invitations we always put the kids clothes sizes on the bottom so that if people chose to buy clothes they know the correct sizes. The few who do buy clothes appreciate that. So I don't see anything at all wrong with telling people you'd prefer they give books. At least I wouldn't have a problem with it if someone asked me to buy books for their kids. I love the idea of a book party...homemade invites..a book cover! Goodie bags...bookmarks, small books, stickers, LOL. OK, yes I know I'm a nut, but it would be fun. |
Abbynormal | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - 10:50 am     That sounds like so much fun! My youngest is now at the age where you just put $10.00 in a card and call it a day. I tell you though, sometimes those kids rack up! |
Seamonkey | Saturday, May 10, 2003 - 05:16 am     Just wanted to post this link somewhere outside of Survivor threads.. it looks like it would be excellent for preteen/young teen girls.. a really positive message.. NEW MOON MAGAZINE |
Marefromny | Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 10:03 am     My daughter is 4 and absolutely loves the Laura Numeroff books If you take a mouse to the movies, If you give a moose a muffin, If you give a mouse a cookie, If you give a pig a pancake and her newest, If you take a mouse to school. They are just long enough for a good bedtime story, but are funny and keep her interest. Also Dreamland by Mary Chapin Carpenter is a favorite in my house. All through the eyes of a 4 year old!!! |
Melfie1222 | Monday, May 19, 2003 - 09:08 pm     I thought this was a fun website for anyone who loves kids' books... even when they are grown up. Loganberry Books In the "Stump the Bookseller" section I found a series of books I have thought about ever since I was a kid, but could not for the life of me remember the name or author of the books. (All-Of-A-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor, if anyone is wondering.) |
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