On Reading Good Books with Children
I was not a strong reader as a child. As a result, I was never fond of reading as a pastime. However, since having children I’ve become a huge fan of reading books together. We laugh, we sit in suspense, and we (well, its usually just me) are moved to tears. And my favorite genre right now? Young adult fiction. (Perhaps I’m making up for what I missed in my youth!)
There are some great authors out there. Here are a few of the books I’ve read with my children:
The Mysterious Benedict Society
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
Whatever the age of you’re children, and whatever type of books you happen to be into, let me just urge you to read with your kids. The more you read together the more attentive they will be. And before long sharing these stories will be a highlight for everyone!