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07.02.08, 18:33 PM NY Schools
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dc ended the year reading "I" books. What books would you recommend we get for summer reading (dc reading to us, not the other way around). Thanks! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.02.08, 06:33 PM Flag
 

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what types are I books. never heard what level my dc was reading. he reads much higher level books at home than the books he would bring home for homework. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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At our school, the children start on books that are "A" books, as they master them, they move to "B" books and so on. "I" is where you usually end up around the end of first grade. It's harder than a Biscuit Book - easier than a Magic Treehouse Book. Hard to describe. Just hoping some moms could give suggestions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Amelia Bedilia is around L. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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the st lukes school website has a pretty extensive list of reading and what grades-I think they do it in grade ranges so you get a sense for the dc's. the books are also pretty good too-and from authors I hadn't know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Thanks. WWW.StLukes.org? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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not sure-google the school in nyc. it is somewhere on their website-here, I will look and try to find it. be right back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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here it is: http://www.stlukeschool.org/page.cfm?p=44 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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I found the website, but it said I needed a password to access the reading list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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I didn't-here is the one through grd 1 http://www.stlukeschool.org/uploaded/files/Library/Reading_List_Gr_JK-1.pdf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Thanks, I'm off to try it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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public libraries have a great reading list suggestions for all age groups [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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I went to not one, not two, but three libraires today and the people working were totally clueless. Totally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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the one in soho and the one by tompkins sq park are great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Well, it sounds like you're a little clueless too. Do you know what leveling system your DC's school uses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Thank you for your helpful response. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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How do you expect people to help you when you're not really sure what you're asking for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Look for the printed reading lists at the public library. Ignore the poster above--many of the assistants hired by libraries know nothing about books. You're lucky if you find a good children's librarian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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susie in soho rocks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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agree, but the website has lists. alsoo, try bank street bookstore website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Thanks, I know and am ignoring. We used the main childrens library - and the librians there were excellent - but they (and most of the books) have been packed and shipped elsewhere, so we are at a loss. Was hoping there were other moms who had suggestions - I try the daytime crowd tomorrow. Thanks again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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you can order books through leo online and they will deliver to your home library. we do this all the time-very easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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We do this too, but you need to know which ones to order, which is why I was asking for suggestions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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I think they have their clueless summer hires now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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Do you know what an "I" book is? Just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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yes, I explained above. It's a little more difficult than a Biscuit book, but not as hard as a Magic Treehouse book. Something in between the two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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if you have a dd, the rainbow fairy books are pretty good. my dd and her friends LOVE them and can get through parts of them slowly-entering K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Scholastic's I books: http://shop.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?homeURL=custom&BreadCrumbName=&NewQuery=false&ProductType=&seeAllNavValue=&langId=-1&FeaturedShops=Guided+Reading+Level+I&ShopName=&InitialTotal=10269&unintentionalFilterParam=FeaturedShops%7C%7C%7C&query=&ThemeName=&RangeStart=0&ResultStart=1&Grade=&viewParam=CategoryDisplay&isAllResultsClicked=&CurrentPage=0&BreadCrumbLink=&Subject=&isNextClicked=false&SortSpec=score+desc+Title+asc&redirect=null&ProdRankForShop=16450&APP_ID=TS&Themes=&CurrFilter=FeaturedShops&catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&Price= [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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Do a search for "BookMom" or "Book Mom"--you'll probably find some good suggestions there. She's the only one who knows what she's talking about and can give specifics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I would recommend a J book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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The libraires do not categorize them this way, but it was a good idea [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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If Biscuit is too easy but MTH is too hard, how about books in the middle like Dr Seuss or Angelina Ballerina? I think chapter books might be too hard for dc. Stick to picture books with more difficult words. It can be tricky if dc wants more plot in the story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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dc wants more plot - picture books bore. It IS tricky. That's why I asked for suggestions. Captain Underpants isn't cutting it, someone suggested Black Lagoon Series, but no one has them (weirdest thing), Suess is too easy - we did all of them. Henry and Mudge so/so. Its not as easy as people seem to think it is. I'm kind of surprised. I thought UB would be full of moms who stocked up on summer reading books. But it doesn't seem like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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and its DS too, not DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:43 PM Flag
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np. Have you tried any of Cynthia Rylant's other early reader series? Poppleton or Mr. Putter & Tabby. I seem to recall Poppleton being a little easier than Henry & Mudge. Not sure about Mr. Putter & Tabby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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BookMom here: A few you might want to consider "Little Bear" books (Minerik), Young Cam Jansen series, Frog and Toad series and the Henry and Mudge series. Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:42 PM Flag
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Thanks, frog and toad - done already, henry and mudge done for the most part - keep going. What do you think of Black Lagoon series? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:44 PM Flag
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a few other books to look for him: The Fire Cat, In a Dark Dark Room (story collection by Schwartz), Harry the Dog [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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^^^and no reason not to try one Black Lagoon book and see how they work for him! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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welcome.....tell me more about him and what he has enjoyed reading.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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he just learned to read, he enjoys US reading to him - but finding books that compare to the rich lit we read for him is tough. He isn't buying this picture books stuff - but he has to go thru it to get better at reading on his own. KWIM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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Can I make a better suggestion than *any* of these books then (still Book Mom)? Have him read a pragraph to you from the books you are reading...dialogue is really good for this....I did this with my dds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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I'll try it. Thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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^^^also Amelia Bedelia, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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we tried those, not dc's sense of humor. And without that... Keep em coming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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what has he really enjoyed? I may come up with a few more...... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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he doesn't enjoy any of the books that are on his reading level. He enjoys being read to, Jungle Book, LWW, Caspian, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales (childrens version), Greek/Roman myths, currently journey to the center of the earth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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oh, and how can I forget HP! And lots of non fiction too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:12 PM Flag
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Bookmom: HP is great one for having ds read dialogue, etc. Have you read Eddie Eager, Dahl, and Nesbitt yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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Dahl yes, us to him - Eddie Eager and Nesbitt no - not familiar with them. For us to read to him or to parnter read? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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Nesbitt is classic, classic children's fictionand inspried both JK Rowling and Eager, who is now "classic" (These are to read to him). Start with Half Magic for Eager. Good ops in Eager for him to read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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np: Half-Magic is one of DS's favorites (started reading it to him when he was 4). Not sure of the authors, but also loves My Father's Dragon, Mary Poppins, The Enormous Egg, and The Phantom Tollbooth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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Part of learning to read involves developing fluency, so over the summer you can also have your child read books that come easy to him. Make sure your child understands that you will keep reading to him and that your reading to him is not tied to him learning to read. Learning to read can be a very arduous process (it was for my child) and does not give the enjoyment that comes from being read good books. Have you tried all the Arnold Lobel books? Mouse Tail and Mouse Soup are lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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^^^ Transitional reading is a hard time. I agree that the books are often not riveting. You also might look at some James Marshall books: Three by the Sea is an earlier reader. By the way, reading levels are fuzzy--to say a particular level doesn't really give enough information, as publishers differ in how they level books. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:19 AM Flag
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