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I just wanted to share some examples of great readers that kids can finish (that's a biggie with little kids who are still not *completely* confident that they can read). My 6 yob is teaching himself to read, riding on the coattails of his older brother. 
Usborne Farmyard Tales and More Farmyard Tales are two books that propelled my reluctant 7 yob to reading prowess. First he read just the top line of the first book, which is one sentence per page. Then he read the entire thing to me. Now he's reading books about Captain Hook, Alexander the Great, and Cleopatra. This is all within about 6 months. 
Mr. Putter and Tabby books by Cynthia Rylant are wonderful readers that celebrate the aged. The author clearly respects the elderly man and cat featured in her books. The kids love to read them and smile and even laugh out loud at some antics of the next door neighbor's dog. And then there's the way that Mr. Putter, who has creaky bones, can't climb a ladder to pick pears, so he throws apples to try to knock off some pears. However, his mis-aimed throws fly completely over the tree. He finds it so fun, he continues to throw apples. The next day, his neighbor visits to share apple pies, jellies, crumble, and pastries. Guess what happens when the pears fall down?
Does anyone else have any favorites?
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We have taken a bit of an unorthodox approach. I find that the kids often take to simple things they can read, like "How To" or craft books, catalogues  , or Calvin and Hobbes comic collections, all of which increase vocabulary, without the need to read a long book to get the idea of the project, product, or comic.
There are many short books that the kids have also enjoyed...with help as they come across longer words which may require guidance
Jean Fritz's history books
Jan Brett Books (have you seen the new one?
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
Maurice Sendak's little books, like Chicken Soup with Rice.
Burgess books, like the Tale of Johnny Chuck
Frog and Toad books
Herriot's Children's stories
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Simple rhyming poetry
Magazines, like Ladybug, with short articles and stories
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MacBeth wrote:
Calvin and Hobbes[/URL] comic collections, all of which increase vocabulary,
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MacBeth, I got into a little trouble with encouraging Calvin and Hobbes. My sons started to get involved in belching contests, complaining about what we were having for whatever meal and calling it disgusting names, and figuring out what mayhem they could cause within the family.
I hid the comics for quite some time *twice,* until they could settle down and read them without acting the part.  Sheesh! My kids *really* get deep into the books they read, don't they?
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Tina P. wrote:
I got into a little trouble with encouraging Calvin and Hobbes. My sons started to get involved in belching contests, complaining about what we were having for whatever meal and calling it disgusting names, and figuring out what mayhem they could cause within the family.
I hid the comics for quite some time *twice,* until they could settle down and read them without acting the part. Sheesh! My kids *really* get deep into the books they read, don't they? |
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I know what you mean. The kids do "live" Calvin a bit  , but I can stand it, and it's all in fun. If my "Calvin" makes any comments about his food, he doesn't eat, and knows it  . Hm...maybe I'm becoming Calvin's mother!! OTOH, most of the cartoons are great for fostering imaginative play, and building fluencey. For us, it's worth the occasional rude behavior (quickly extinguished!), but I can see how it can be a big problem, especially in a house full of Calvins! Ugh!
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