Comments on: September Read Alouds that Will Power Up Your Fall

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:03:21 +0000

In reply to Svigka. Thank you so much! Your comment made my day. Happy reading!

By: Svigka

Svigka — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:49:15 +0000

I have been a fan of your site ever since I accidentally ran into it 2-3 years back. I grew up in a different country, learned english formally as a subject since preschool but speak a different language at home and have read many many books in my own language. My mom was instrumental in cultivating a love of reading in myself and I wanted to do the same for my children. While I have read english books as a teen and adult, never did I read english books as a child. Your book list is so helpful for me to find books for my children. Categorizing books in multiple ways as you do is simply fantastic and shows how passionate you are about reading and spreading the love of reading. I cannot thank you enough for doing this public service. I have forwarded your site to anyone who asks me how they can figure out what books to pick for their kids. My life and my children's lives are immeasurably enriched because of you. There is no better time than just before thanksgiving for me to say that you have been and are a blessing in our lives. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You inspire us to pay it forward and do our little part in future to help others.

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:19:40 +0000

In reply to Jessica Grove.

I may already have what you are looking for. This is a list of very early chapter books for 2nd and 3rd graders with an animal themes: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/bestearly-chapter-books-for-kids-animals/ I have many more of these types of lists with different themes, you can see them here: https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/tag/early-chapter-books/

By: Jessica Grove

Jessica Grove — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:21:43 +0000

Do you ever take requests for custom book lists? I am in a large group of homeschool moms. Many of us have 2nd or third graders who are very eager readers. We're having tough time finding enough books to keep them busy - without beginning to veer into long chapter books with content more befitting upper elementary.

Series are, of course, most appteciated, but not always necessary. And we have several who greatly prefer animal stories to people stories.

Can you help us?

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:39:11 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Happy reading!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:53:25 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to do this - so great!!!

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:09:35 +0000

In reply to Linda Schambach. Yes, it is a snow storm. I considered waiting until Nov. to post about the book, but I loved it so much I didn't want to. I think your students will definitely relate! Happy reading!

By: Linda Schambach

Linda Schambach — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 02:01:27 +0000

As I sit here waiting for the approach of hurricane Gordon, I am particularly drawn to the book Shelter. My mind immediately went to how we are all prepared and hunkered down, but what about the people who have no where to go or no family to be with. This may be a perfect book to read to my Kindergarten students esp. during this hurricane season. I'm assuming that the storm that is coming is a snow storm. We don't get snow here but can still relate. Thanks!