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Pile yourself and all your kids into a big bed and read a story together
It’s World Book Night! It’s a night where we celebrate our love of reading, and hope to foster that same love in other people too. In some cities, people will be going out distributing paperbacks in hope that these books will find good homes and their new owners will seek out more and more reading material.
While we don’t expect you to canvas the neighbourhood passing around old copies of Catcher in the Rye, you and the kids could go through their old pictures books and see if there are any that the kids could spare. Consider donating a few to a local women’s shelter.
We’re also really into Flavorwire’s idea of celebrating World Book Night, which is to find a book to read out loud. Read more...
The Bunchbrary
Set aside some time to veg out with a good page-turner
Your first chapter book is a big deal. It’s a milestone for independence and brains. When your kids are ready to eschew picture books and dive into the brave new world of novels, you want to introduce them to the reads that will exhilarate them to the max. Something with an exciting story, relatable characters, a few lively illustrations, and just the right amount of other-worldliness. Here are some suggestions.
The Moomintroll Series by Trove Jansson (1945 – 1970)
Ages 8 and over. These cuddly-looking, round-snouted family of trolls were brought to life in Finland between 1945 – 1993. They were based loosely on the authors own bohemian, nature-loving family. Adventures take the moomins out to sea, through dark and scary forests, and under giant fish attacks. Recommended by Cynthia Crumb.
The Adventure Series by Enid Blyton (1944 – 1955) Read more...
