nmoira Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 What children's book (or author) would you recommend that you know or suspect few here have heard of? Any level is fine. ============================================= Momo by Michael Ende Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 My very favorite book of all time: The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. It shaped my childhood, and I do not say that lightly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 My very favorite book of all time: The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. It shaped my childhood, and I do not say that lightly! Wow. I had no idea she has written children's books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 The Magical Mind Adventure of Hannah and Coldy Coldy, by Thom Roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 well, this may be well known already... but our favorite book is "the quiltmaker's gift". it is awesome! http://www.amazon.com/Quiltmakers-Gift-Jeff-Brumbeau/dp/0439309107/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1287344076&sr=8-1 when i was little, my favorite books were about dorrie the little witch, (an awkward witch who wanted to be kind). they're by patricia coombs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Eleanor Farjeon and Elizabeth Goudge. And in the 'not quite obscure' category, L. M. Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 The Girl of the Limberlost, Gene Stratton-Porter (we did as a read-aloud for older elementary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 One I hadn't heard of before seeing it in Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook is Natalie Babbitt's "Search for Delicious". We're doing it right now as a read-aloud and looking forward to finding out what happens. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 The Girl of the Limberlost, Gene Stratton-Porter (we did as a read-aloud for older elementary. :iagree: Freckles was good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 The Great Good Thing by Rod Townley. Excellent! Here it is on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) What children's book (or author) would you recommend that you know or suspect few here have heard of? Any level is fine. ============================================= Momo by Michael Ende Hercules by Hardie Gramatky (author of Little Toot). Two generation family favorite that is alas out of print. If you find it used, grab it. Miss Happiness and Miss Flower by Rumer Godden Update: Forgot to add Fire Fightin' Mose by Fenton Edited October 18, 2010 by Sebastian (a lady) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 We just found and LOVE the Saturdays and the three books that come after by Elizabeth Enright. Wonderful, homey books about a family. Also, we love anything by English author Hillary McKay. Write about a current family. Little bit of an edge so you might scan first to make sure it's okay for your kid. I wish I had waited till mind we're a little bit older. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 My favorite book EVER until I read LOTR in seventh grade was "The Diamond in the Window". It is WONDERFUL. Another book I loved as a kid that I can't find anymore is "In Place of Katia." The mysteries by Pease about World War II were very enjoyable as well, as I recall. I have found the series "My Book House" very helpful in homeschooling. It includes summaries from the lives of famous authors, summaries of famous books, and retellings of some Shakespeare plays. For a classical approach this series has been invaluable. As far as I know, all but the first of these are out of print now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks everyone for these wonderful recommendations. :) The Mennyms (Sylvia Waugh) Waugh also wrote the Ormingat Triology, which starts with Space Race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Maggie Rose: Her Birthday Christmas by Ruth Sawyer, illustrated by Maurice Sendack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear (probably for advanced upper elementary - adult) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The Lion's Paw by Robb White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would recommend The Children of Green Knowe and the others in the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Old Bear and Little Bear's Trousers by Jane Hissey. The Mice series by Tim Davis: Mice of the Westing Wind (books 1 & 2) Mice of the Herring Bone Mice of the Seven Seas Mice of the Nine Lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 We just finished Surviving the Applewhites, which my daughter really enjoyed (and is a positive book on homeschooling). The Great Good Thing has been her hands-down favorite for years. For older kids, Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series (Wee Free Men, A Hat Full of Sky, The Wintersmith, I Shall Wear Midnight) are great, fun (and funny) fantasy novels. His Discworld books for adults are in the same universe, but the Tiffany Aching ones are juveniles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The Great Good Thing by Rod Townley. Excellent! Here it is on Amazon. My oldest dd ADORED this book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 We love picture books by the author/illustrator Roy Gerrard. We also love The Wolves Chronicles by Joan Aiken. I find that many have read/heard of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, the first in the series, but few realize that she wrote sevreal more books in the series. Quirky, bizarre, excellent. Also, I've often wondered why more homeschoolers don't reads the books of Lois Lenski beyond Strawberry Girl and Indian Captive. Perhaps because they're not readily available. But if you can find them through inter-library loan, especially the ones in the "Regional Series" they are seriously worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The Blueberry Pie Elf by Jane Thayer (this one with the original illustrations!) http://www.amazon.com/Blueberry-Pie-Elf-Jane-Thayer/dp/1930900384/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287485083&sr=1-1 It's out of print, but The Sugar Mouse Cake by Gene Zion is a wonderful little book. Our library had a copy. http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Mouse-Cake-Gene-Zion/dp/B000JJO0EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287485266&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 My very favorite book of all time: The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. It shaped my childhood, and I do not say that lightly! Oh, me too! I dont remember what it was about now, but wow I loved it as a kid. And A Wrinkle in Time also was powerful for me. A Phantom Tollbooth. Seven Little Australians.(Australian, obviously) Nargun and the Stars. (Australian) Snugglepot and Cuddlepie (Australian- didnt make an impression on my kids but I loved it as a kid and still love the illustrations). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 :bigear: What a great thread! Makes me want to go to the library right now... Keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Enid Blyton Mallory Towers St. Claires Famous Five Adventure series Secret 7 more and more, she is great. What Katy did (not sure who wrote that) Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 The Duchess Bakes a Cake, by Virginia Kahl, is a fantastic poem about a duchess whose recipe goes wild. The language is so wonderful to read aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome Yes! And, and did you know this is a 12 book series? My son absolutely loves these books---you've reminded me that I need to find the last few for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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