In our last episode, I had some thoughts to encourage you with reading aloud to the children — just some little tips to make it more enjoyable and comfortable for everyone. I promised some favorite audiobook suggestions from all of us over here (and you’ve already chimed in with some of yours on that post… Read More »
Reading aloud, a little tutorial
In my last post, oh so long ago, I tried to be encouraging about that reluctant reader, giving you some tips on how to motivate real reading (not rushing to get a reward or being forced to slog through something, anything, but real reading that is enjoyable for its own sake). And the readers’ comments… Read More »
My Side of the Mountain in the Library Project
Title: My Side of the Mountain* Author: Jean Craighead George** File Under: Adventure, Nature, Read-Aloud Age Group: Primarily middle-school age, but would be enjoyable for an older kid to read and littles would like to listen along, although some of it may go over their heads; enjoyable as light reading for the adult, especially the tense parent who… Read More »
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle: Read this, not that
Do you know this “eat this, not that” series of books? The idea is to help you make good choices in food and drink to avoid hidden calories that will tank your health. Well, Rosie had the thought that we could do something similar with books for the Library Project*. Our well-worn copy of Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle!… Read More »
Anne of Green Gables in the Library Project
Title: Anne of Green Gables Author: L. M. Montgomery Genre: Adventure, Read-Aloud, Chapter Book Age Group: 10 and up, to be re-read at regular intervals! One of my favorite things to do when I’m not feeling well or when it’s blizzarding out (or both) is to re-read childhood favorites. But they have to be stellar. Very… Read More »