Inspiring Bookworms

A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban (Ages 4-8) 1970 I loved this story, although, I have to admit I was a bit hesitant as I was reading it to my children for the first time.  I couldn't believe the conniving tactics that Frances' friend was using to swindle her out of her money that she was saving up for a tea set. I was relieved as Frances thought of her own plan to set the record straight while saving the friendship. My three are a bit young to understand the concept of the story, but they enjoyed the thought of a tea set.  :) Question for you though.   Do you pre-read/screen stories before reading them to your children?  I'm giving it thought now since this story and am curious what other parents do. Happy Reading!

I See, You Saw by Nurit Karlin (Ages 3-5) 1997 Two friends frolic and play as they have a feisty debate over what they "see" or "saw".  The reading level of this book reminds me of Dick, Jane and Spot.  Great book for a beginning reader. Happy Reading!

The Berenstain Bears Clean House by Stan & Jan Berenstain (Ages 4-8) 2005 It is Spring, so the Bears decide to clean house.  They go from room to room.  One room has mostly Mama's things, another room has mostly Papa's things and, of course, Brother and Sister Bear have a room of mostly their things. As they go from room to room, they quickly realize they simply have too many things.  So, from each room they decide to remove things and have a yard sale. Unfortunately these things turn out to be someone's favorite and they re-think their yard sale idea. It's a fun read and repetitious as they went from room to room and by the time we got to Brother and Sister Bear's room, my little ones were "reading" some of the same lines.  I loved the Berenstain Bears when I was growing up, so of course, I want to share with my little ones .  I'm sure we'll be sharing more. Happy Reading!