WiseOwlKnits Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'm running out of good books for DS. He's on a dinosaur/dragon and car/truck kick. He also loves firetrucks/firemen. Fiction is preferred. He doesn't have the attention span for anything past a picture book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 It's not great literature or anything, but my five year old dragon lover was really into this book for several months: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dragon-Pizzeria/Mary-Morgan/e/9780375823091 It was great because my 10 year old saw deeper humor in the book and didn't so much mind reading and re-reading it to my five year old. Beyond that, all I can offer is this friendly bump from the depths of the nether pages :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 The first that jump to mind are M. P. Robertson's The Egg and The Dragon Snatcher. I love both of these (and so do my boys!). If you want to try stretching him a bit, My Father's Dragon and the sequels (by Ruth Stiles Gannett) are a great way to introduce listening to chapter books. The chapters are short, high-interest, and funny, and there are plenty of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 St George and the Dragon Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff Daniel's Dinosaurs by Mary Carmine Sammy and the Dinosaurs by Ian Whybrow The Dragons Are Singing Tonight by Prelutsky - a great collection of poems for little boys who love dragons! I'm not going to be much help with cars and trucks and firetrucks. My 4yo is more of a trains and tractors fellow for transportation. The only thing we have is Curious George at the Firestation or whatever the exact title is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 The first that jump to mind are M. P. Robertson's The Egg and The Dragon Snatcher. I love both of these (and so do my boys!). If you want to try stretching him a bit, My Father's Dragon and the sequels (by Ruth Stiles Gannett) are a great way to introduce listening to chapter books. The chapters are short, high-interest, and funny, and there are plenty of pictures. Oh yes! I forgot about The Egg and The Dragon Snatcher - they're wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 St George and the Dragon My kids all love this book! They also loved Dinosaur Bob. Non-Dino favorites included Maurice Sendak's nutshell library books and anything by Leo Lionni. Oh, and Frank the Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Marianne Berkes 'Over in the X' books are pretty nice. They aren't about dragons or firemen, but they have great illustrations and rhyme. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) My kids all love this book! They also loved Dinosaur Bob. Non-Dino favorites included Maurice Sendak's nutshell library books and anything by Leo Lionni. Oh, and Frank the Monster. :iagree: We also liked: I Stink (about a garbage truck) Chewy Louie Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (anything else by Virgina Lee Burton) Crictor (not a dragon, but a snake) Fire Truck by Peter Sis Lyle the Crocodile Katie and the Mona Lisa (a dragon escapes from a painting in this one) Have you seen this website? We have loved their selections for boys. Scroll down to the bottom for lists. Guys Read Edited June 24, 2011 by FairProspects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 You guys are awesome!!! I have my library queue filled with new books!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Have you seen this website? We have loved their selections for boys. Scroll down to the bottom for lists. Guys Read This website is SO cool!!! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 You're very welcome :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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