Summer is over. School is back in session. Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday families were celebrating graduations and prom. Now it’s a brand new school year. It’s back to reading, writing and arithmetic.
Is your child (or grandchild) a reader? Some kids LOVE to read. Other children, like my son, are considered “reluctant readers.” It’s not that they can’t read, or don’t want to read. It’s just that often titles presented to them to read of are no interest to them.
Our daughter would willingly read just about any book she had to for school. She also read A LOT just for the fun of it. Even now at 22 years old, she still reads books. Although I wish she’d utilize the library more and not buy brand new books. We have no room for them (she’s amassed quite a collection).
Our son has never been a fan of reading. When he was younger he was interested in Biscuit and Max and Ruby, so I picked up A LOT of books about them for him to read – which he would. There were other titles/book series he showed interest in, so I would borrow them from the library (or purchase them) just so he’d have something to read.
If you have a child that loves to read, or perhaps you are looking for titles to interest a child that may not be a big fan of reading, check out these great books from Silver Dolphin Books and Canterbury Classic Books.
Journey back through childhood classics like Peter Pan, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and more in this adorable picture book about the joys of reading!
There is nothing like a book to take you to places you’ve never been. Best friends Foxy and Piggy can’t wait to tell each other about all of their adventures in reading! Flying over Neverland, swimming with a mermaid, joining in a mad tea party, soaring on a magic carpet—old classics come to life in the eyes of two little readers who can’t believe what they’ve seen. Journey back to old favorites and experience the magic all over again in this adorable picture book about the joys of reading.
This is a super adorable book that is fun to read. It’s geared toward children in 1st – 3rd grade (6-8 years old). However, younger and older children can enjoy this magical story too.
The book is written by Emily Ford and illustrated by Tim Warnes.
The illustrations are charming. I adore the main characters in this story (Foxy and Piggy). They are absolutely adorable.
This is an easy reader, filled with creative and fun rhymes.
What I love about this book is that it “samples” various other well-known stories, as the friends travel through them on their many adventures. I think this is a fabulous way to encourage children to want to read these classic stories after they finish this book. I think this book is a great pre-cursor to enjoying those books as well. As a parent, anything that can stimulate a child and encourage them to read is wonderful in my book (no pun intended. OK… maybe a little).
If your child is interested in these classic titles (and more), then you should check out Canterbury Classic’s illustrated classic series. This book series includes the titles;