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Sarah M
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Posted: May 25 2010 at 7:44pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah M
I just picked up Eleanor Estes' Ginger Pye from the library, but then I noticed a few websites that say this is a good read-aloud for older kids (SL recommends reading it aloud to kids in grades 3+).

Should I wait then? My kids are 8, 6, and 4. I've heard such wonderful things about this book, I don't want to read it to them until they can really enjoy it...

Your thoughts?
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I read it to my dd at age 6 or 7. She loved it. I think there were a few things she needed explained, but that wasn't necessarily due to her age, but just things that were old fashioned and unfamiliar to her.

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Posted: May 25 2010 at 9:13pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG
We read it this winter....ages: almost 9, 7.5, 6.5, 4. They all loved it....were sorry when it was over.

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Posted: May 25 2010 at 10:42pm | IP Logged Quote Sarah
I would definitely wait. They will like it more when they are older. Over their heads now I think.

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Posted: May 31 2010 at 9:45pm | IP Logged Quote Joelle
My son & I read it together when he was about nine. I had to help him, but he loved the book. I think reading it aloud you could go younger, but Sarah had a point that they may like it better older. You could start reading it and gage how they are doing. Stop & hold it for later if they seem not interested or you think it would be better to wait.

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