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Posted on 9/17/14 at 4:14 pm to Scruffy
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50 Shades of Gray
More trouble than it's worth...I promise.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 4:30 pm to LoveThatMoney
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I just don't know what's appropriate because, frankly, I can't remember when I read certain things.
When you're a kid you'll hear what you want and adult themes will go over your head. That isnt to say you should show your kid porn, but the references to royalties in space jam, Helga's alchoholic mother in Hey Arnold, the borader themes of religion and war and philosophy in Narnia, every thing about Redwall and even animal farm, you dont pick up on those as kids, you just watch them as cartoons and books about animals. Narnia, LOTR, etc wont scar your kid.
But at 8 give her the set of Roald Dahl books, everything by Shel Silverstine, Charlotte's web, and Narnia. Those are great starts. As for strong girl led stories, I'll have to ask my sister for recommendations.
This post was edited on 9/17/14 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 9/17/14 at 6:09 pm to Zilla
Neil Gaiman is one of my favorite writers.
He does fantastic children, young adult, and adult work.
For children/YA I'd suggest:
The Graveyard Book
Coraline (and watch the film)
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Odd and the Frost Giants
I'd also suggest the film MirrorMask if you try one these novels and enjoy it. He wrote that, as well.
The Graveyard Book is a re-imagining of The Jungle Book where the kid is raised in a grave yard by ghosts. It might raise questions about death. I don't know if you've had that talk with your kid yet or not. I had to have it with my dad when I was 4 or 5 because I freaked out when I realized I would die one day.
I can't recommend Neil Gaiman enough, though. He's a master of his craft.
He does fantastic children, young adult, and adult work.
For children/YA I'd suggest:
The Graveyard Book
Coraline (and watch the film)
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Odd and the Frost Giants
I'd also suggest the film MirrorMask if you try one these novels and enjoy it. He wrote that, as well.
The Graveyard Book is a re-imagining of The Jungle Book where the kid is raised in a grave yard by ghosts. It might raise questions about death. I don't know if you've had that talk with your kid yet or not. I had to have it with my dad when I was 4 or 5 because I freaked out when I realized I would die one day.
I can't recommend Neil Gaiman enough, though. He's a master of his craft.
Posted on 9/17/14 at 7:50 pm to Wanderin Reb
Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy
Posted on 9/17/14 at 10:38 pm to Zilla
The Secret Garden
Posted on 9/17/14 at 10:41 pm to UL-SabanRival
American Girl books
Judy Blume books
Ronald Dahl
Babysitters Club
Goosebumps
Judy Blume books
Ronald Dahl
Babysitters Club
Goosebumps
Posted on 9/18/14 at 1:38 am to Zilla
Anything with a Caldecott seal on it. They seem to cycle through age groups.
Here's a list.
ETA:
Some are chosen for their illustration as well as their writing.
My favorite from when I was 6 or 7:
Here's a list.
ETA:
Some are chosen for their illustration as well as their writing.
My favorite from when I was 6 or 7:
This post was edited on 9/18/14 at 1:41 am
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