Childrens books

Carol · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject:

Tom has got very into his books.
He dosnt know how to read as he goes to an "All-Irish" school and so far they do not do any english.
I was absolutly amzed recently he went to a freinds house and borrowed a book. "The Gruffalo" he knew it inside out off by heart. I know he isnt reading just memorising. But it is a long book how could he do this and where did he learn it from.
I went and bought him the book and also bouth the follow up "The Gruffalo's Child".
I think it is great that he has such and interest in books and it is one thing I dont mind buying. I must join the library and make it a weekly visit

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gypsy93 · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject:

i love it when kids like to read, i ran the school library for years trying to motivate kids (including mine) to read. my daughter loved being read to and then reading herself when she was young, but then seemed to lose interest although she always had a book on the go, it would take her ages to read it as other things ( msn) took over, she started again now and i'm really pleased. however getting my son to read anything is a nightmare, he used to like factual books and i used to be a rep for dorling kindersley so have loads of their books, but hes just not interested now, however much i try and encourage. so well done to your lad, long may it last.

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Carol · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:48 pm Post subject:

Hope it does. I hate when I read to him because he is forever correcting me you know if you skip a word. He notices.
I was never a reader as a child and am not a great one now. But I do know it is important so will encourage as much as I can
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Tango Bunny · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:24 am Post subject:

Mine were huge readers when they were little.I litterally have an attic full of childrens books which I'm keeping for future granchildren.
I must admit I pushed them a little into reading more but I was never sorry as they are still avid readers now........and that's not a thing most parents can say about teenagers
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Carol · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:40 am Post subject:

Well done Tango hope Tom keeps it up
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Elaine · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject:

My daughter "memorises" books as well, she's not really reading them. But she always has had a bedtime story every night, ever since she was a toddler. She loves books, and quite often will pick one out for herself when we're out shopping.

She got her own library card at the weekend there - how chuffed was she

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I adored reading when I was a child - its a family joke that if I didn't reply when someone was calling me, I could always be found with my head in a book, oblivious to what was going on around me. I think books and reading are the key to education and broadening the mind, so its never too young to start, or encourage children, to enjoy and value books.

Elaine
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Carol · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 5:14 am Post subject:

Elaine what age is your daughter
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Elaine · Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject:

I think she's about the same age as Thomas Carol,
She was 5 in April this year.

Elaine
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Carol · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:54 pm Post subject:

Elaine · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject:

This is spooky Carol,
On another forum I read, there were a few posts just yesterday about this same thing - a 5-year old who doesn't go to an English-speaking primary school, and her aunt wanted to buy her some suitable English-language books she'd enjoy.

The Magic Key series of books is great - it goes from just beginning to read all the way up to average age 7 or 8 ability, and is used in the curriculum in some English schools (including my daughters). She has a couple of them in her own collection at home, and loves them. The Early Learning Centre sells the whole Magic Key range.

Elaine
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Carol · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

It wasnt me LOL who posted on the other site but that is coincidental
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Elaine · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 8:47 pm Post subject:

LOL I know it wasn't you Carol

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This little one has lived in Turkey with her parents since she was a baby, but the family is coming back to live in England shortly.

Elaine
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Carol · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:08 pm Post subject:

Absolutly amazing today I found his favourite book "The Gruffalo" translated into irish. Bought it of course. His teacher was absolutly amazed she didnt know they had translated it. They have done a really good job as it still ryhmes
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maureenl · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:44 pm Post subject:

I love to see children with their nose in a good book the only problem with Adam is his nose doesnt come out till its finished. His Grampa and uncl enow borrow books off him (not childrens books though) His room is like a library and he knows exactly whats there