PhotoGal Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The kids and I were discussing what books they liked this year. Ds claimed he didn't like any of them (not even Charlotte's Web! :crying:) other than "Mr. Popper's Penguins." He is a sensitive guy and I think he didn't like books that had some sadness/tough emotions. It seemed like he enjoyed most of the books this year, so I don't know if he was just being grumpy when he said he didn't. :confused: He was making a case about how he doesn't like "Language Arts." I'm not planning on avoiding all emotional books, but I would like to plan some more fun/humorous books for next year. Any recommendations? He will be in 3rd grade and he is reading about a 5th grade level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The kids and I were discussing what books they liked this year. Ds claimed he didn't like any of them (not even Charlotte's Web! :crying:) other than "Mr. Popper's Penguins." He is a sensitive guy and I think he didn't like books that had some sadness/tough emotions. It seemed like he enjoyed most of the books this year, so I don't know if he was just being grumpy when he said he didn't. :confused: He was making a case about how he doesn't like "Language Arts." I'm not planning on avoiding all emotional books, but I would like to plan some more fun/humorous books for next year. Any recommendations? He will be in 3rd grade and he is reading about a 5th grade level. Henry Huggins books, Ramona Homer Price (and Centerville) Boxcar Children (although closer to 3rd grade reading level) Hardy Boys Dominic - is this sad??? Not sure, but my boys LOVE this story (audiobook) Winnie the Pooh is 5th grade level, but maybe too babyish? My ds8 still likes it! Paddington Bear is 5th grade RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The Wayside School Sideways Stories are fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoGal Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thank you! I've never heard of a few of these - off to look them up! I also want to add that it is fine if the reading level is below 5th. I just added that to indicate that he can handle a little above 3rd. He would probably prefer an easier book, actually. But if the book is funny/engaging, I think he will go for it. I have been reading Winnie the Pooh to the kids because I like it. :D I was just remembering that he did like "Frindle" and he likes the "Stink" series - not that I would necessarily assign a Stink book, but he seems to like books about realistic modern kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Grotto Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 My son loved Mister Popper's Penguins! He also loved the following similarly zany stories: - My Father's Dragon - Doctor Doolittle - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Just for fun reading, include Hank the Cowdog. It is very funny! I wouldn't assign it but would just have it for extra reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Three Tales of My Father's Dragon? It's one of my absolute all time favorites (though I say that a lot, hehe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The books I wanted to suggest have been mentioned, so here's a modern one of The Reluctant Dragon, both somewhat funny (according to the number of giggles coming from DD) and lighthearted. Kenny & the Dragon by Tony DiTerlizzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Pippi Longstocking had DD laughing out loud. There's also the Roald Dahl books around that level, though most of them have some tragedy. Maybe Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? If he likes animals, he might like Capyboppy, The Story of Doctor Doolittle, or the Freddy the Pig series. The Oz books are good too, since only the "bad guys" come to any real harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 My dds loved TumTum and Nutmeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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