In a nightly, well almost nightly, ritual the kids and I all pile into bed and read one story each-if we‘ve had a super fantastic day I even toss in an extra book.
I can’t imagine finishing our day any other way. For as long as I can remember we’ve read book together, starting with simple picture books then moving on to rhyming books and now we are reading chapter books. Many times, the kids have already read the book on their own, but want to hear it out loud.
Recently read our way through the Mouse and the Motorcycle and the kids hung on every word. It was such fun to revisit a book that I loved as a child.
Reading to the kids is fun, I never think of it as a chore, although, sometimes if I have a cold making it through the stories takes a couple of lozenges.
I admit to being the kind of mom who does the voices from the books and editorializes about the characters, more then once I have pointed out that Junie B. Jones is a little to sassy for my taste.
I love the wide variety of books available. As the reader, I gravitate towards fun books…simply because I choke up reading sad or emotional books (yes, even happy books make me cry).
There have been times that I am fighting off tears as I finish reading a book and the kids can hear it in my voice and are peering at me asking me if I am okay. A few nights ago, I was sniffling my way through the ending of Ginger Jumps and one of the kids ran to get me a tissue!
I am the same way with the kid’s movies; really, it is rather embarrassing to be brought to tears by an animated car!
I love going to the library and searching through the stacks looking for that perfect book…nothing makes my day more then finding a new book by one of our favorite authors.
We love the adventures of Skippy Jon Jones and we certainly want the Pigeon to get a Puppy.
As the twins approach 9 years old I realize that our special reading time is ending. I am really going to miss that wonderful magical time with them. I hope that I can continue to sneak in the latest Skippy Jon Jones book even if it is interspersed with chapters from Harry Potter.
Jennifer is eagerly awaiting the next installment of her favorite kid’s books. She can be reached at flaten5@sbcglobal.net
I can’t imagine finishing our day any other way. For as long as I can remember we’ve read book together, starting with simple picture books then moving on to rhyming books and now we are reading chapter books. Many times, the kids have already read the book on their own, but want to hear it out loud.
Recently read our way through the Mouse and the Motorcycle and the kids hung on every word. It was such fun to revisit a book that I loved as a child.
Reading to the kids is fun, I never think of it as a chore, although, sometimes if I have a cold making it through the stories takes a couple of lozenges.
I admit to being the kind of mom who does the voices from the books and editorializes about the characters, more then once I have pointed out that Junie B. Jones is a little to sassy for my taste.
I love the wide variety of books available. As the reader, I gravitate towards fun books…simply because I choke up reading sad or emotional books (yes, even happy books make me cry).
There have been times that I am fighting off tears as I finish reading a book and the kids can hear it in my voice and are peering at me asking me if I am okay. A few nights ago, I was sniffling my way through the ending of Ginger Jumps and one of the kids ran to get me a tissue!
I am the same way with the kid’s movies; really, it is rather embarrassing to be brought to tears by an animated car!
I love going to the library and searching through the stacks looking for that perfect book…nothing makes my day more then finding a new book by one of our favorite authors.
We love the adventures of Skippy Jon Jones and we certainly want the Pigeon to get a Puppy.
As the twins approach 9 years old I realize that our special reading time is ending. I am really going to miss that wonderful magical time with them. I hope that I can continue to sneak in the latest Skippy Jon Jones book even if it is interspersed with chapters from Harry Potter.
Jennifer is eagerly awaiting the next installment of her favorite kid’s books. She can be reached at flaten5@sbcglobal.net
It may not be every night, but your kiddos will still ask to read with you. Don't forget, that you can also ask to read with them. My girls and I have discovered the joy of cuddling while we read our own books. What a joy it is to enjoy my girls and a grown-up book at the same time!
Kate (www.deliciousaspie.blogspot.com)
Posted by: Kate | April 10, 2010 at 01:19 AM
April 12th is DEAR day (drop everything and read) in honor of Beverly Cleary's birthday.
Posted by: Hosking | April 07, 2010 at 04:15 PM