Why this lens??
I was about to add some more to my other lens when I realised that they were all children's books so I figured that such a wonderful category deserved a lense of it's own. This is more than just the ones that I enjoy reading (although that helps), they are the ones that I enjoy reading aloud to children. Before anyone asks, no I don't have my own kids but have had a lot of experience reading to the children of friends. I teach Primary School and love reading to my class. When they see that you like reading to them they develop motivation to improve their own skills. My class of 7 year olds like nothing more than finding new books by the authors that I have read to them.
So, here are some of my favourites (and those of my classes), you undoubtedly have your own, either way........find those silly voices and share a book!
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Picture Books
- Window by Jeanie Baker: OK so you can't technically read this to kids as it has no words but it is fantastic. Jeanie Baker collages the most beautiful pictures and the ones in this book tell a story about the life of a boy. I haven't met a clas that didn't love this book, they find something new each time they open it.
- Walter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle, Glenn Murray, and Audrey Colman. A dog that passes wind and saves the day. The kids LOVE it (and a number of adults too). There are some sequels now, must get my hands on them!
- Scritch Scratch by Miriam Moss. Nits and a love story all in one book. This book will get you scratching your head without you even realising it. It is a great read.
- Worried Arthur by Joan Stimson. The blurb says that Arthur is a penguin and a worrier. It's an apt descripion, he worries about absolutely everything.
- Pirate Jam by Jo Brown. This is a bright and colourful book about two not very piratey pirates! They do manage to get their fortune in the end.
- When The People Are Away by Ann Jungman and Linda Birch. This was a book that I found in a sale and am so glad that I did. I wonder if this is what my cats get up to when I go away, no wonder they sleep so much when I am home.
Picture Books on Amazon
Window
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Walter the Farting Dog
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Worried Arthur - The Birthday Party - Paperba (Little Stories)
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Reading Longer Books......
- Roald Dahl is the most awesome of children's authors and each of his titles could be included here. I developed my love of these books when my teachers read them to me as a child. I have chosen the following three that have been winners with all the children that I have read them to.
- The Twits: Mr and Mrs Twits are mean ,ugly people. They contsntly play mean tricks on each other and finally get the tables turned on them by Mugglewump the monkey.
- George's Marvellous Medicine: Everyone knows that Grannies shouldn't be nasty to their grandchildren, but George's is. That is until he makes he some marvellous medicine...
- The BFG: This adventure of the gentle giant and the orphan Sophie is longer than other titles by Roald Dahl but it is a great one to read aloud. The BFG gets so mixed up that he often mispronounces words. I haven't met a child that wouldn't like to get their hands on a bottle of Frobscottle.
- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. This is an all-time children's classic that hits a nerve with each generation that discovers it. Charlote manages to save Wilbur the pig by spinning messages into her webs. There is now an edition of this story that is designed to be read aloud to and by children, what a great idea!
- The Great Ghost Rescue by Iva Ibbotson. My copy of this book is over 20 years old and is suitably tattered! In this story Humphrey the Horrible discovers that the ruined castle which he and his family haunt is about to be developed.
- Superfudge by Judy Blume: This is simply one of those books that all children can relate to. Who doesn't have an annoying brother and sister, who doesn't get the blame for things they didn't do. For parents this is a great book to read with your kids, especially if there is some sibling conflict.
Great Longer Reads
Charlotte's Web Read-Aloud Edition
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The Great Ghost Rescue
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Dr Seuss: A category of his own!
Dr Seuss books also come in a wide range of lengths that are wonderful when you want to transition your children from picture books to chapterbooks.
Here are some Dr Seuss books that children in my classes have requested over and over and over and over again.
* The Cat in the Hat.
* Green Eggs and Ham.
* Yertle the Turtle.
* Daisy Head Maisy.
* Hop on Pop.
* Fox in Socks.
* Oh the Places You'll Go!
Dr Seuss Books
Childrens Books on eBay
Here are some antique childrens books that are currently available on eBay.
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Fairy Tales
- Prince Cinders by Babette Cole: This is a great take on the story of Cinderella. The story line is similar though it has very modern events. It provides a great opportunity to look at stereotypes.
Fairy Tales From Amazon
Prince Cinders
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Archie the Big Good Wolf: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
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What Are Your Favourite Childrens Books?
Hi I LOVE Clarice Bean books. Do you reckon you could perhaps write something about them on here ( my favourite is Clarice Bean, Utterly Me)I am 12
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Evelyn_Saenz
Hi Andrea, You have some great books here. I have lensrolled you to my www.squidoo.com/beginningreaders lens. Please check it out. Have you read the books by Thornton Burgess about little Creatures of the Woodlands? Posted October 17, 2007 |
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Camp
Great list! Have you tried "An Undone Fairy Tale" by Lendler, "The Great Pig Escape" by Christelow, "Don't Forget the Bacon" by Pat Hutchins, "Seven Silly Eaters" by Hoberman, "Franny B. Kranny" by Lerner..there's just no end to good books. Thanks for your lense:) Posted July 12, 2007 |
