I’ve read this book - we weren’t too impressed with it then. We just read it once in the library/activity center. Perhaps the book sounded very adult-ish (and Americanised) to me. It totally went over my child’s head - will try again now. With more patience
Hey Chitra, I’ve actually never read the book but I did see the play done a few years ago at Seattle Children’s Theatre. It was quite good (everything there is).
Poppy, your older one is still very young for this. I would think 7+ is probably a better age for this one. I like the book simply for its ‘in-the-face’ funda. Some fundas need to be delivered in the face is what I think.
Rads, funny and relevant, yes. Welcome to the blog.
Lufie, the book’s nice. I like it in totality. I think you will like it too.
I totally agree with you on the importance of books and coincidentally my son’s school gave out a short note on the importance of reading.
It began like this-
So please,oh Please,we beg ,we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in its place you can install,
A lovely bookshelf on the wall.
-Roald Dahl(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Hi Chitra,
I’ve been following your blog for quite sometime now. We r2ied an year ago. Where do you usually buy these Children’s books in Bangalore?
Thanks,
Pooja
hi,
At that age my kids loved reading the Arthur and DW series by Marc Brown. The could start with picture books and then move on to chapter books. Its is a fun read with the quirky members of Arthur’s family and friends esp his sister DW. Almost every book has a lesson for kids. The pictures are simple and colorful , my kids drew similar ones for their art projects. I am sure u could buy them online from the landmark store.
Shilpa, cute. However, I do think a little TV is good - as long as we monitor their watch. I am not for TV for children less than 2 yrs. But there is a decent amount of good info there, as long as the parent knows how to regulate the watching.
Pooja, all book stores carry decent amount of children’s book. Landmark is flooded. Then there are thrift stores where you can pick second hand books. There is also this book festival for 10 days every year. You will get loads of books there. Again, you get second books too at this festival.
Kanchana, yes we enjoy Marc Brown books. And daughter gets Marc Brown from her school library too. Thanks.
Mumbai Paused, we do that. Have exposed the kids to many kinds since infancy. But now, we do more than that. I really look at what they have to gain from any book. I spend a decent bit of time looking up authors etc, coz we are at that stage now. While we still read everything in sight, I think doing more dedicated reading is good for us now.
Reading was not so much fun till now for me. I see Ganesh’s curiosity in the colors, pictures and the illustrations. He would keep on looking at you, smiling and pointing to the item he likes :).
I am thankful that I could start reading to him early in his life and feel lucky to have a sister like you who helped me achieve a broader vision.
I totally agree your point about cultivating the habit of reading books when they are young and introducing them to new words. A neat review. I would like to read more like these.
hehehe… as these americans (http://www.babycenter.com/0_reading-to-your-baby_368.bc) say..
yes as laidback i am.. lazy and enjoy doing nothing.. i started reading to him when he started sitting down… its fun though for the reasons already mentioned
Try Good Night Moon. It got to the point where we had to say goodnight to EVERY single item. Of course my kids are much older now and do their own reading. Though I should mention I read aloud interesting tidbits from the newspapers even now.
I’ve read this book - we weren’t too impressed with it then. We just read it once in the library/activity center. Perhaps the book sounded very adult-ish (and Americanised) to me. It totally went over my child’s head - will try again now. With more patience
Comment by Poppy — November 4, 2009 @ 9:53 am
We’ve read this book quite a few times and it’s as funny as it is relevant once the parallels are drawn.
Comment by rads — November 4, 2009 @ 3:30 pm
Hey Chitra, I’ve actually never read the book but I did see the play done a few years ago at Seattle Children’s Theatre. It was quite good (everything there is).
Comment by Lufie — November 4, 2009 @ 7:12 pm
Poppy, your older one is still very young for this. I would think 7+ is probably a better age for this one. I like the book simply for its ‘in-the-face’ funda. Some fundas need to be delivered in the face is what I think.
Rads, funny and relevant, yes. Welcome to the blog.
Lufie, the book’s nice. I like it in totality. I think you will like it too.
Comment by Chitra — November 4, 2009 @ 11:47 pm
I totally agree with you on the importance of books and coincidentally my son’s school gave out a short note on the importance of reading.
It began like this-
So please,oh Please,we beg ,we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in its place you can install,
A lovely bookshelf on the wall.
-Roald Dahl(Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Comment by shilpa — November 5, 2009 @ 5:15 am
Hi Chitra,
I’ve been following your blog for quite sometime now. We r2ied an year ago. Where do you usually buy these Children’s books in Bangalore?
Thanks,
Pooja
Comment by Pooja — November 6, 2009 @ 4:35 am
hi,
At that age my kids loved reading the Arthur and DW series by Marc Brown. The could start with picture books and then move on to chapter books. Its is a fun read with the quirky members of Arthur’s family and friends esp his sister DW. Almost every book has a lesson for kids. The pictures are simple and colorful , my kids drew similar ones for their art projects. I am sure u could buy them online from the landmark store.
Comment by kanchana — November 6, 2009 @ 7:49 am
Shilpa, cute.
However, I do think a little TV is good - as long as we monitor their watch. I am not for TV for children less than 2 yrs. But there is a decent amount of good info there, as long as the parent knows how to regulate the watching.
Pooja, all book stores carry decent amount of children’s book. Landmark is flooded. Then there are thrift stores where you can pick second hand books. There is also this book festival for 10 days every year. You will get loads of books there. Again, you get second books too at this festival.
Kanchana, yes we enjoy Marc Brown books. And daughter gets Marc Brown from her school library too. Thanks.
Comment by Chitra — November 8, 2009 @ 4:38 am
Just surround the kids with books of all kinds, at home and let the kids see you reading and enjoying it. And let them choose books once they can.
Comment by Mumbai Paused — November 8, 2009 @ 7:09 am
Mumbai Paused, we do that. Have exposed the kids to many kinds since infancy. But now, we do more than that. I really look at what they have to gain from any book. I spend a decent bit of time looking up authors etc, coz we are at that stage now. While we still read everything in sight, I think doing more dedicated reading is good for us now.
Comment by Chitra — November 8, 2009 @ 4:58 pm
Reading was not so much fun till now for me. I see Ganesh’s curiosity in the colors, pictures and the illustrations. He would keep on looking at you, smiling and pointing to the item he likes :).
I am thankful that I could start reading to him early in his life and feel lucky to have a sister like you who helped me achieve a broader vision.
Comment by Meenu — November 9, 2009 @ 10:20 am
Oh I am glad you are reading for your little boy, Meenu. It is never too early.
Comment by Chitra — November 9, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
I totally agree your point about cultivating the habit of reading books when they are young and introducing them to new words. A neat review. I would like to read more like these.
Comment by Amar — November 9, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
Thanks Amar. And sure, will keep writing.
Comment by Chitra — November 10, 2009 @ 4:25 am
hehehe… as these americans (http://www.babycenter.com/0_reading-to-your-baby_368.bc) say..
yes as laidback i am.. lazy and enjoy doing nothing.. i started reading to him when he started sitting down… its fun though for the reasons already mentioned
Comment by Meenu — November 10, 2009 @ 5:50 am
Seen this book Chitra and my older kid read it right away but we somehow did not borrow it - possibly because we already had other ones in the pile..
Great review! Look forward to more such!
Comment by choxbox — November 10, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Meenu, I am sure it is fun. That is all there is to it.
Glad you liked the review, Chox.
Comment by Chitra — November 11, 2009 @ 2:38 am
Try Good Night Moon. It got to the point where we had to say goodnight to EVERY single item. Of course my kids are much older now
and do their own reading. Though I should mention I read aloud interesting tidbits from the newspapers even now.
Comment by My3 — November 14, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
Thanks My3 for the suggestion.
Comment by Chitra — November 17, 2009 @ 3:38 am