lilajoy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Would love some suggestions. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acorn Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin We just finished L. I. Wilder 's The Long Winter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Currently Treasure Island (the classic starts version). My husband is reading him Harry Potter. In the car we've listened to all of the Lighting Thief series. We've also done Ramona and Beezus series. I know there's been more but I don't remember them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Narina books Henry Reed Inc In Grandma's Attic They are listening in to A Whole Nother Story that I'm reading to my 4th grader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nature girl Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Barefoot Books makes amazing multicultural story collections, which we love, that allow me to incorporate a little geography/culture/history after each story. We've read some of the Narnia series, which she enjoyed even though she obviously didn't understand the nuances. Also, anything by Kate DiCamillo is wonderful. This is a great age for Just So Stories, and we've read much of Roald Dahl over the past year. I see someone mentioned Grace Lin above, Where the River Meets the Moon was one of our favorites! We're currently reading The House Above the Trees, by Ethel Cook Eliot, and it's so gentle and magical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKWAcademy Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We just finished a cute book - Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat. Was enjoyed by all. I can't remember where I saw it mentioned. They are also loving Harry Potter, Roald Dahl, Ramona books about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The little house on the prarie Charlie and the chocolate factory The courage of sarah noble The trumpet of the Swan Charlotte's web Harry potter book 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 By her request, dh is reading an illustrated, abridged Gulliver's Travel. We are officially reading the Serial Garden, which is excellent and right along the lines of the Eager books like Half Magic. In the car we are listening to The Wee Free Men. A lot of fantasy going on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) . Edited August 31, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I am reading aloud The Cricket in Tims Square. Next up is Ronia, Robber's Daughter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutheart Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Five Little Peppers and How They Grew -my first grader has been begging to have read extra chapters read to her at bedtime. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I just started the Bearentstein Bears Big Book of Science & Nature with my 6yo. We are finishing up Viking Adventure for our history book (and moving onto The Apple & the Arrow). We'll be starting Amon's Adventure for our next family read aloud. Some of our early favorites from the past are E.B. White, Little House, All of a Kind Family, Mr. Popper's Penguins, and James Herriot's Treasury for Children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We are reading: The Random House Book of Fairy Tales The Last Battle Animals Around the World Let's See and Find Out science series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The Magician's Nephew, The Wanderings of Odysseus, and zillions of picture books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Most recently, Peter Pan and The Hobbit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We just finished the Melendy series by Elizabeth Enright on audio. Such a delight. I'm reading aloud The Burgess Bird Book in morning and I find it slightly dry, but they LOVE it. My husband is reading The Wizard of Oz at bedtime. And they just finished The Search for Delicious for the second time, because it is SO good. At Grandma's house, they've been reading the Penderwicks series and Treasures of the Snow. My 8yo is very into the Swallows and Amazons series on audio during quiet time and my 6yo is loving Mary Poppins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upennmama Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 My Fathers Dragon Narnia. Beverly Cleary, anything Judy Blume Mrs. Piggle Wiggle poppy AA Milne Rumer Godden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We just finished a cute book - Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat. Was enjoyed by all. I can't remember where I saw it mentioned. They are also loving Harry Potter, Roald Dahl, Ramona books about a year ago. The illustrator of that book was homeschooled and wrote a cute little book loosely based on his experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 We are finishing The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, which is being thoroughly enjoyed. We are also about halfway through Nuts to You, but my little kiddos are not loving it, so we may bail. Others we've enjoyed recently: The Enchanted Tree by Enid Blyton Apple Blossom, the Possum The Family Under the Bridge The Bears on Hemlock Mountain any and all Beverly Cleary (we are so excited for her upcoming 100th birthday in April!) The Twenty-One Balloons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
againstthegrain Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Upcoming on our list (1st and 3rd grader): Five Little Peppers and How They Grew The Jungle Books (this is our current read aloud) Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The Wizard of Oz Edited February 22, 2016 by againstthegrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilajoy Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Great suggestions -- thanks! I just ordered a few from Amazon and added several more to my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake and Pi Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 We've been listening to The Wizard of Oz, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Charlotte's Web on audio book. Over, and over, and over, and over, and over. Those are my boy's favorites right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Currently: The Mysterious Benedict Society Recently (Not Yet Mentioned): The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Currently- Matilda, Nanny Piggins and The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. Matilda is nearly done so am considering the replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirl159 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Right now, this is what my 2nd grader is listening in on: Dot and the Kangaroo Aesops Fables Little Pilgrims Progress All of a Kind Family Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Doctor Dolittle Various and multiple living, picture books I Heard Good News Today James Herriots Treasury for Children Hope that helps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookwormsix Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Railway children- E. Nesbit That's a nice one for girls Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debi21 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Most recently, Peter Pan and The Hobbit. I'm not sure how old your child is, Jackie, but wondering what you thought about Peter Pan. We just finished it, mainly because we have tickets for a play and I wanted to combine that. I found the writing surprisingly difficult to untangle - the narrator's sarcasm and phrasing made it hard for my 6 yo to comprehend and I had to explain many passages. Also, it left my son and his 3 yo brother occasionally exclaiming Tink's line, "you silly a@@!" They thought this was hysterical. If I had pre-read it and didn't have the play tickets, I don't think I would recommend it for this age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm not sure how old your child is, Jackie, but wondering what you thought about Peter Pan. We just finished it, mainly because we have tickets for a play and I wanted to combine that. I found the writing surprisingly difficult to untangle - the narrator's sarcasm and phrasing made it hard for my 6 yo to comprehend and I had to explain many passages. Also, it left my son and his 3 yo brother occasionally exclaiming Tink's line, "you silly a@@!" They thought this was hysterical. If I had pre-read it and didn't have the play tickets, I don't think I would recommend it for this age group. For this reason I saved this as a read aloud for 4th grade. It would have been too much for my younger kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalusignan Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Current read aloud: The Wheel on the School We recently listened to the following on audio: Flora and Ulysses The Carpet People The Mysterious Benedict Society The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Cheaper By the Dozen The Story of the Treasure Seekers Nurse Matilda The Lemonade War 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm not sure how old your child is, Jackie, but wondering what you thought about Peter Pan. We just finished it, mainly because we have tickets for a play and I wanted to combine that. I found the writing surprisingly difficult to untangle - the narrator's sarcasm and phrasing made it hard for my 6 yo to comprehend and I had to explain many passages. Also, it left my son and his 3 yo brother occasionally exclaiming Tink's line, "you silly a@@!" They thought this was hysterical. If I had pre-read it and didn't have the play tickets, I don't think I would recommend it for this age group. My girl is only 5, but language is an especial strength of hers. Peter Pan didn't end up being a favorite, but she enjoyed it. She spends a lot of time living in her own imaginary worlds, so I think she found the concept of Neverland especially intriguing. For better or worse, she's heard most the cuss words from my own mouth, knows they fall in a category of "rude words kids shouldn't use", and lets it be, so Tink's phrasing wasn't a big deal. I think my DH was more upset with Tink because he only knew the Disney version ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm working through the Memoria Press First Grade Enrichment list. Most of them are easily read in one sitting, so on other days he listens in on various science books or books he chose from the library. We aren't currently working through a chapter book, but will add one soon to the mix; most likely The Wizard of Oz on audio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 We just finished reading Usborne's Greek Myths for Young Children, and we are about to start The Year of Miss Agnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 The Invention of Hugo Cabret (she is captivated, all three listen in complete silence in the car) The Green Ember ( liking it) The one and only Ivan (likes it) We just finished Mr. Poppers Penguins. All three kids liked it. Peter Pan read by Jim Dale is amazing. One of my all time favorite audiobooks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calihil Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) My older girls are 7 and 5. We've recently read or listened to on audio.... Charlotte's Web, The Trumpet of the Swan, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, several fairy tales from The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang, Milly Molly Mandy, Little House in the Big Woods, Lion Witch and the Wardrobe, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, James Heriot's Treasury for Children, My Father's Dragon. Currently listening to Matilda on audio book (read by Kate Winslet, highly recommended!!) ... Tried to get through Stuart Little and Mr. Popper's Penguins, but they were both a bust. Oh, also tried Peter Pan but I think they just aren't old enough yet, though I was enjoying it on audiobook. :) Edited February 23, 2016 by calihil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessc Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 For first grade we did Little House in the Big Woods, Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little (audio), Ramona Quimby Age 8, Sarah, Plain and Tall, and lots of picture books. Second grade has been Because of Winn Dixie (audio, loved it), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, One and Only Ivan, Matilda ( I wish I had known about the Kate Winslet audio but we liked it and hope to see it on Broadway), Dear America Series: I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly; The Diary of Patsy a Freed Girl. We started Alice's Adventures in Wonderland read by Jim Dale who's great but that is on pause for now. Just started James and the Giant Peach and we continue to read picture books with DD2 in pre k. Next up on the list is Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Bud, Not Buddy One Crazy Summer Flora and Ulysses Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe All of a Kind Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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