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Need Books That Middle School Boys Love to Read
Asked by E.B. from Beaumont
on May 25, 2012
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My 12 year old scarfs down books with incredible speed. Before summer is upon us, I'd like to know what books you know of that a middle school boy would love to read....
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- Call or email his English teacher and/or the school librarian, they will be able to tell you what is "hot" right now :)
- If he likes fantasy types, my little brother and I read the Percy Jackson series and really liked it. He also liked Harry Potter, so if your son did, too, it might be ...
- Definitely the John Christopher books. He is probably old enough for a lot of Robert Heinlein's books. If he hasn't read Madeleine L'Engle's books (Wrinkle in Time tri...
How to Read to Your Kids
Asked by C.H. from Portland
on September 3, 2010
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This is going to sound like a silly concern, as most of my concerns do! I'm a writer by trade and I love reading. I come from a long line of librarians and I've been...
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- don't feel pressured! it should be fun for you too! baby will pick up on anxiety. have books around and maybe look at pictures when you're nursing or snuggling, but do...
- each kid is different, he might be interested in it later so keep trying, in the meantime do a read aloud higher level story while he is playing around on the floor so...
- You don't have to worry about him sitting still if he's not into it at this age. YOU read....books, newspapers, magazines....let him see you reading and just talk to h...
Good Books
Asked by E.M. from New York
on May 16, 2011
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Hi Moms!
I am determined that I am going to make time for myself to sit and read! However, I am looking for some recommendations on books you have enjoyed reading. ...
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- "The Book Thief" is my favorite book.
- Tina Fey.... "Bossypants" "The Help".. Kathryn Sockett "The Postmistress"..Sarah Blake "The Physick Book Of Deliverance Dane"..Katherine Howe Enjoy!
- Romance - Nora Roberts; Mystery/mild Sci-fi - JD Robb (who is actually Nora Roberts). Fantasy - Mercedes Lacky - AWESOME series :)
Learning to Read
Asked by R.Y. from Norfolk
on March 9, 2008
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I have been trying to teach my 5 year old how to read. I've been using the Kumon books as a reference. They seem to keep his attention more than the Hooked on Phonic...
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- I have used " teach your child to read in 100 Easy lessons" it takes a while to get through -- but i am having success with my 6 year old son.
- I just joined Mamasource last week. So I'm just reading your request for help. I have been very successful in teaching our son to read using the Leap Frog series of ...
- I would back off with the lessons; he may not be ready yet, and it may cause him to learn to dislike reading. I used to get frustrated years ago when my son would ...
Chapter Books
Asked by A.R. from Cincinnati
on October 16, 2008
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Hello moms! I thought I would get your opinions on great books, or series, for kids who are just beginning to read chapter books. My daughter is in first grade and ...
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- My girls (1st and 2nd gr) love the Rainbow Magic books (the fairy ones mentioned before). They also love the Young Cam Jansen and then the regular Cam Jansen books. ...
- My daughter loves the Magic Tree House series...there are a whole bunch of them!!! Hope she enjoys them like my second grader :)
- I have been reading with my 7 year old son and 5 1/2 year old daughter the Magic Tree House books, which has them traveling throughout time, The Magic School Bus, whic...
Books for Kindergartener
Asked by S.H. from Grand Rapids
on June 20, 2008
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My son is not yet reading, but he loves to have chapter books read aloud to him (my husband is currently reading Prince Caspian). I heard the Mercy Watson books are g...
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- I have taught kindergarten in the past and am currently teaching third grade. I would suggest the Magic Tree House Books. Most all of my students LOVE these books. ...
- Hi S., I love books and have an education background so I am aware of a read aloud resource that will give you a tool to use when selecting book for your sons. The b...
- You already have alot of good recommendations! I was really excited that your husband is reading Prince Caspian! My husband just finished reading The Lion, The Witch...
What Would You like to Read?
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on November 18, 2011
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For my fellow readers, most of you know I am working hard to get a book published. Luckily this one seems to be going much better than my last. :) So, I am wondering w...
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- I loved fiction when I was younger. But now I love true stories, like Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand. I identify with characters who have overcome adversity.
- I love anything by Janet Evanovich I love that Stephanie Plum is a strong woman and she's hilarious.. I love a book that can keep me turning the page and laughing out ...
- I definitely read for characters although the plot is important too. I love books that have a little bit of everything in it - drama, romance, humor. And I like for ...
Recommend Books or Tools That Help Kids Learn to Read?
Asked by M.K. from San Francisco
on January 16, 2009
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I have a 6 yo daughter in Kindergarten. My question is 2 folds:
1. What books or series do you recommend for a beginning reader? I see a lot of different series fr...
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- 1 - We have used the BOB book series. My daughter loves it and it has really given her a lot of confidence to read. They are a great deal when you can find them at C...
- Dr. Seuss books rule in my book. Both my boys were reading on their own by age 3. It starts with you enthusiastically reading to them on a daily basis.
- My son got a little behind in 1st grade and in 2nd grade, the teacher recommended BOB books. There are 3 sets. I am not sure where to get them now, but they were great...
Quality Children's Books - Recommendations
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on April 7, 2013
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Ok, this has been dogging me. Has anyone else noticed how "dumbed down" childrens books are today? It's ridiculous!
We love to read and my son (3yo) really enjoys ...
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- You know, one of the classes I took as a part of my English Lit degree was a "children's/young adult literature" course and it really opened my eyes, and mind. I hear...
- Ahhh, there are SO many classics out there. Are you referring to ebooks? Because I gave up on them, they are rife with errors. Shel silverstein Mo willams (the kids...
- The two most recent favorites in our house are: The Cow Who Laid an Egg and The Three Ninja Pigs. LOVE THEM!!!! My son is almost 5yo and we've been reading books ...
BOB Books
Asked by R.M. from San Antonio
on February 9, 2011
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I have a wonderful daughter who will be turning 3 in April. She knows all her letters and numbers. I recently bought her the bob books pre reading skills set, has an...
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- I got the BOB books for my son last year and I was reading them with him, now he is in Pre-K, he turned 4 in September and has recently started a phonics class in his ...
- We had the BOB books. Hated it. Stick figure pictures. We used the PRIMARY PHONICS by ABEKA. Both my children loved them. Look at this...http://www.amazon.com/Mor...
- I have the BOB books. My son, does not like it. Don't know why. Oh well. I have lots of Phonics books. He likes those. The point is: Phonics can be taught with ...
