Children's Books

I think people are never too old for children's books.  Even older children and teens love children's books, though as children age, they may not admit it for a while.  But, if you are sitting in a room with a group of mixed ages (and adults) and you begin to read aloud, magic happens.  A good reader pulls everyone in.  They become part of the story.  This is how a love for reading begins, with someone who shows a child how to be part of the story.  Television can never replace the feeling of getting lost in a book.


I read to my 11 year old son.  He reads to me, as well.  We also do audio books on our drive to and from school (this is a 35-45 minute drive one way depending on traffic).  Within the past year, we have read and listened to Artemis Fowl books, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Magyk, several Cornelia Funke books, James Dashner books, James Patterson, Grimm Fairy Tales and so many more.  He loves these types of books and novels.  However, just this week, he came to me and said, "Mom, you know what we haven't read in a while?  SkippyJohn Jones.  I really think I want you to read those to me again."  My heart soared!  He loved those books when he was younger.  I am planning on pulling them out this weekend from our huge library.  

Now, I know I sang the praises of my Nook in my last post, however, I do not have children's books on my e-reader.  I tried it once.  It definitely is not the same as reading the story from the book.  It is a different experience.  Today, I am going to see if I can get some children to draw some pictures for me of their favorite parts of their favorite books.  I plan on posting them on my blog.

For today, my questions to everyone are:
1.  What is your favorite children's book and why?
2.  Is your favorite children's book as an adult different from when you were a child?