If you're anything like me, you're in the post-Christmas blahs. Or will be shortly. To help you out of the doldrums & give you & your kids something to discuss & contemplate & mull over, YOU CAN HELP ME OUT!!
As the sidebar on this blog indicates, I'll be presenting at UVU's "For the Love of Reading" conference in February. I'll be sharing ideas on what we can do as moms to get our kids to LOVE TO READ.
I want to provide a stellar "Books Kids & Moms Adore" list for whomever is brave enough to attend my presentation. I would LOVE to get your ideas of books you & your kids love. Only list ABSOLUTE FAVORITES (1 or 2 per category) for whichever age categories are relevant to you & your kiddos. A short blurb about why the books are great would also be helpful.
Here are the basic age categories:
0-2
3-5
6-8
9-11
Early Teen
Teens who think they're adults but really aren't quite yet
Reluctant Teen Readers (esp boys)
Also, if you have any fantastic ideas that have helped instill a LOVE of READING in your kids (bribes, incentives, fun ideas, etc.) -- PLEASE SHARE!!
Thanks in advance for your help on this. I'll think of some fantastic prize (hint: it'll probably be a book that I adore...) for the mom (or moms!!) who stun me with their book lists and/or reading ideas.
How's that for a carrot?
2 comments:
I'll definitely put a list together for you... I'm curious to poll my kids and see if their lists match up with mine.
Brooklyn just read "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon"
Age category 8-13
Brooklyn: I like this book because it teaches you good lessons on patience and understanding. It has a really good beginning that gets straight on to the plot and there are many shorter stories- Chinese legends- that are also fun. One thing I really like about this book is the font is really big and the pages are thick and there are color illustrations.
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