Summer’s almost over, but we want our kids to keep on reading just for fun. So, continuing my listmania for good clean books, here is a list for boys in grades 3-6.
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She Did It Again!
Big-Sis wrote another book!
12 Books My Boys Couldn’t Put Down
One of the luxuries of a childhood summer is having the time to get lost in a book. You know a book is really engrossing when a boy doesn’t come for lunch because he just can’t stop reading. Here is a list of chapter books that All-Star and Feisty couldn’t put down:
Treasure Seeking: How to Find the Best Children’s Literature
I can never seem to find enough good books for my children. My daughter can devour an entire chapter book in a day or two. My sons can, too, but they tend to be more picky. Or perhaps there just isn’t a whole lot of wholesome quality literature written for boys between the ages of 8 and 12. Unfortunately, many books written nowadays just don’t make the cut. I want my kids to read books that will inspire and ennoble them, books that show them what it is to be heroic, courageous, and generous, books that help them develop a moral compass while appealing to their imagination. Books that preach without preaching.
So here is where I go when I’m treasure seeking:
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Beyond the Readers
Once your child is reading fluently, you’ll want to introduce him/her to books that will whet their appetite for independent reading. Here are some of our favorite books my children have enjoyed.
Our Favorite Books to Read Aloud
Reading Aloud. It’s one of the best things you can do to bond with your children, develop their imagination and moral sense, and sharpen their listening and comprehension skills.
I’m always on the lookout for wonderful books to read with my children, and I’ve been keeping a list of our favorites. Here it is for you to enjoy:
Mercy for Marthas 