I recently got an audiobook from Wendy's, the infamous Junie. I looked online and read a few reviews after we listened to it and I kept having to explain about name calling and bad grammer. I like the entertainment value and the "lessons learned" but I would like something I don't need to interupt with "we dont say this because..." .She actually asked me to leave because she was a big girl and wanted to listen alone. Anyone know of any audiobooks that can provide the same entertainment value, but don't need any parental supervision? Lana Quintal was the narrator I think she was a big part of the entertainment but, she only reads for Junie's author.
We have about a dozen that I bought off of QVC last year, so I know they are available. We have a book and a CD that has a story reader. My daughter thinks they are very entertaining ...and she is 6 and reads well. Go to a library or a book store. Maybe 'half priced book store' or amazon.com. I even find them at dollar stores everytime I visit one. Keep looking. They are out there.
My son really enjoys the Magic Treehouse books, I don't know if they have them on audio, I have never really looked. They incorporate history into each book. Hope this helps!
Hi!!
We had the same thing happen to us. My husband totally hated the grammer. We can understand that it is coming across from the young child's point of view, but my son is five and just started kindergarten and his grammer is much better than that. My son really enjoyed the story though. We tried to make a game of correcting her speech. We also decided to go check out other audio books from the library and had him pick out two of his own at Barnes & Nobles. I think any of the other audio books were as entertaining and easier to read. Most of the childrens books have a good lesson of some sort to learn.
Good Luck!!
M.
Also don't forget about your local public library. Ours has a great collection of audio books and you don't have to buy them!
As long as she is getting the lessons at the end, I think the grammar is secondary. If she starts to pick up on the bad grammar, then I would explain the correct way to say things. As far as the name calling, just make sure that your daughter knows that name calling is never ok. She will encounter many books in her life and not all of them use correct grammar. As long as you instill the correct way to say things, I think she'll be fine.
Junie B Jones is one of the most well written series on the market right now. If you listen and let the story unfold, Junie knows right from wrong, and the stories always point out that we should not use this word or talk about someone.
Maybe your daughter is too young, but she should not be.
However, there are always other options.
Try Boxcar Children on tape.
A Wrinkle in Time
Ravi
Judy Moody
Little Critters
All of these are well written and should provide much needed entertainment.
Hi A.,
Although I'm no help here, I am glad to know this.
What's the sense in something where she's "supposed" to know something is bad to do or wrong.
I think the iliteracy rate is out of control and I know far too many adults who can't even conjugate their verbs properly.
Good for you, I won't support that company, bad words is bad, bad grammar!!! I have enough to teach my kids to speak properly, then to UNteach....
Amy
I would suggest going to Barnes and Noble. They have a good selection of audiobooks in the kids' section of the store. My 4-year-old daughter likes the Disney movies on CD. She can look at the pictures in the book and follow along with the CD. HTH!
I am actually a consultant for Usborne Books. We offer many books on CD, and they are great tools for children learning to read - they can follow along in the book as they listen to the story!
check out usbornebooklist.com
In the search box, type in CD or CD Pack and you will see a great number of titles that we offer on CD.
I love Usborne Books for my own children, but admit I have not been able to read all 1400+ titles they offer. Therefore, I also offer a guarantee - if you don't like anything you order for any reason, you may return OR exchange it no-questions-asked within 30 days. All my contact information is on the website! I'd love to hear from you and help you choose books your little girl will LOVE!
BY THE WAY - you can even listen to some sound clips online to hear what the recordings are like!
You could always try Amelia Bedelia audio books. Peggy Parish is the Author. You shouldn't have to explain these. You could also check online or at the library for some of your old time favorites. There are also Dr. Seuss audios too.
