battlemaiden Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'm finally ready to start up the daily read aloud time. The moving, settling, deployment kicked it out the window for a few months. Bad mommy. I'm in a rut with our home library, and I don't have a block of time to wander through the new local library looking for titles. I am also compiling lists from my great books websites, but I love word of mouth. I learned about the Mysterious Benedict Society, which my kids loved, from here. :001_smile: I would love your one or two favorites for: 1. family read alouds for listeners aged 13, 11, 8, and 6. 2. Christmas books (I'm planning on doing the entire month of December "differently" this year). These can be for all ages. Thanks! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have an 11 year old and a 9 year old. So far this year we have read aloud, Inkheart, Gideon, and the Sister's Grimm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We love the Harry Potter Series, books by James Howe (Bunnicula, The Celery Stalks at Midnight, Howliday Inn), and the Ramona Quimby books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald. Or Chasing Vermeer... My absolute favorite Christmas book is Maggie Rose: Her Birthday Christmas. I can't even tell you how much I love this book!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We loved: E. Nesbit books (Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, The Story of the Amulet, The Story of the Treasure Seekers, etc.) The Hobbit Peter Pan in Scarlet (actually, we listened to the audiobook, but it would make a fabulous read-aloud; great to listen to) Detectives in Togas and the sequel I'll have to think of some more. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plimsoll Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We use Poems Every Child Should Know. We're about to add Sherlock Holmes stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Some of our favourites: Phantom Tollbooth Magician's Elephant--Kate DiCamillo The Thief Lord--Cornelia Funke The BFG--Roald Dahl The Secret World of Og--Pierre Berton I just bought some books yesterday. I have heard good things about these books. The Prydain Chronicles--Lloyd Alexander The Mistmantle Chronicles Redwall series--Brian Jaques Meet the Austins--Madelaine L'engle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I'm just finishing the youth edition of Three Cups of Tea with my children and they've loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) The Chronicles of Narnia are good. Also: The Hobbit The Phantom Tollbooth The Earthsea Trilogy The RiddleMaster Trilogy For Christmas: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Edited October 29, 2009 by mellifera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers Of the 62 reviews at Amazon not one is below a four! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Keeper of the Grail (Ds loved this one and we're waiting for the next one.) Spradlin, Michael P. Carry on, Mr. Bowditch Latham, Jean Lee. The Chronicles of Narnia Lewis, C. S. The Bronze Bow Speare, Elizabeth George. A Christmas carol 1st ed. Dickens, Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 My son loved Bunnicula. We are currently reading The Indian in the Cupboard. Upcoming books include The Phantom Tollbooth, The Moffats and The Borrowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Oh, yes! I'll second the Little Britches series!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaTotaler Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 A few of our favorites: Chronicles of Narnia Tale of Desperaux (the audiobook version of this is fantastic - you could save your voice) Bronze Bow Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Freddy the Detective and others in the series I'm finally ready to start up the daily read aloud time. The moving, settling, deployment kicked it out the window for a few months. Bad mommy. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaTotaler Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Is there anything in the youth book that I may have to pre-read? I read the original version when it came out and loved it. Thanks. I'm just finishing the youth edition of Three Cups of Tea with my children and they've loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I completely agree witht he other two posters, these make ***fabulous*** read alouds, BUT don't get just the first book. You must have the second book on hand to read when you close the back cover of the first. The first ends in a very hard place, but the second goes to show the triumph of the spirit and the most wonderful way in which Ralph's family pulled together, not just to survive, but to triumph! You will be glad you read them both! We've read the whole series, and my kids come back every now and then to pick one or another up for a quick, fun read. I'm finally ready to start up the daily read aloud time. The moving, settling, deployment kicked it out the window for a few months. Bad mommy. I'm in a rut with our home library, and I don't have a block of time to wander through the new local library looking for titles. I am also compiling lists from my great books websites, but I love word of mouth. I learned about the Mysterious Benedict Society, which my kids loved, from here. :001_smile: I would love your one or two favorites for: 1. family read alouds for listeners aged 13, 11, 8, and 6. 2. Christmas books (I'm planning on doing the entire month of December "differently" this year). These can be for all ages. Thanks! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Little House on the Prairie Series The Original books that Disney made films for (NOT Disney versions!!) such as Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Alice In Wonderland, Bambi etc. Pilgrims Progress (NOT a kids versionb but the real one) Beowulf (In the dark with a flashlight in the middle of winter with the woodstove going and lots of blankets!) Idylls of the King The Bible Swiss Family Robinson Hinds Feet on High Places Narnia series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Is there anything in the youth book that I may have to pre-read? I read the original version when it came out and loved it.Thanks. It should be just fine. There were some things that I didn't think were explained very well, but there was nothing inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaTotaler Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thanks. It should be just fine. There were some things that I didn't think were explained very well, but there was nothing inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I loved The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! Some other ideas: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankwiler A Christmas Carol The Secret Garden The Three Musketeers Treasure Island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We are reading Pinnochio right now and I am finding it very funny and a great read! My kids (9, 9, 7) are loving it as well. We only read the first three Little Britches (and with this reminder, need to read more!) and they were terrific! But get some kleenex for yourself! i cried at teh end of all of them (while my children looked on with consternation!). Where the Red Fern Grows is a wonderful, overlooked classic! Very fun to read and another tearjerker! Have fun! Looking forward to your Christmas list! Jeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 We're read (aloud and to ourselves) more good books than you could shake a stick at, but there a few books that are special to us as read alouds: BFG Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Magic Pudding (NYRB Children's Collection Edition) Pooh and Pooh poems Here be Monsters (Alan Snow) Green Knowe series anything by Padraic Colum Little Grey Men (B.B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri in VA Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I love reading the original 101 Dalmatians around Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I did not know Little Britches was a series!! Which book comes next? We loved My Side of the Mountain and Far Side of the Mountain by Jean George. We also loved The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in AZ Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 For Christmas: A Tree for Peter is one of our favorite read alouds. Don't let the cover fool you; it's for all ages. Here are some more that we love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 If you are a Christian, and from what I remember of your previous posts you are, I would highly recommend Kingdom Tales. It is a MFW book. My kids and I LOVE this book. We get so much out of the stories. It sparks many interesting conversations. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Our VERY favorite: Trumpet of the Swan. Awesome book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Our VERY favorite: Trumpet of the Swan. Awesome book. We've already read this twice to DS... he absolutely adores it! Others are The Littles series The Secret Garden Swiss Family Robinson Heidi The Enormous Egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I love reading the original 101 Dalmatians around Christmas. 101 Dalmations was originally a series in a magazine, I believe, although I could be wrong. It's the only book my mother ever read to me. We *love* that book...but definitely NOT the Disney movie.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Understood Betsy The Chestry Oak The Little White Horse After those: The Borrowers (series) Mary Poppins (series, not Disney) The Resuers (series, not Disney) Pollyanna Little Women (which could be a Christmas book) The Swiss Family Robinson The Secret Garden The Little Princess Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 These are great. I've added at least 5 to my amazon cart, and I'm likely to add some more. Thanks again. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 For Christmas: A Tree for Peter is one of our favorite read alouds. Don't let the cover fool you; it's for all ages. Here are some more that we love. Thank you so much for the Christmas selections. They were lovely titles, and I've purchased several at your suggestion. I'm very excited about our Christmas read alouds this year! Thanks again. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 LOVE the Magic Pudding--hands down, one of the laugh-out-loud funniest books I have ever read. Absolutely fantastic. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 We're starting book 5 of the Septimus Heap books by Angie Sage and have loved them all. My boys are 9 and 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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