Comments on: Book Basket ~ Creating a Reading List

By: Amy @ Momstoolbox

Amy @ Momstoolbox — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:11:20 +0000

Wow. I’m surprised you haven’t had the Trelease book all these years. I remember when you asked for Honey for a Child’s Heart I just assumed you had the other. Oops. Sorry. No more assumptions!

By: Jenn @ Beautiful Calling

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:15:57 +0000

I have been crazy busy lately and haven’t had the opportunity to join in for a couple weeks but LOVE this!

My little ones are 2 and under so though they can pick one book that catches their eye – I pick the majority of their books to match whichever theme we are working on with our learning poster. (I posted about our learning poster on my blog for those who don’t know what one is)

By: Lawanda

Lawanda — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:53:16 +0000

I let my kids pick their books. They usually do pretty good. Not to mention they don’t like to read them if I pick them. Little snots! LOL

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:45:38 +0000

My “how-I-choose-list” is identical to yours!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:13:13 +0000

You can get The Read Aloud Handbook free at Paperbackswap.com — It’s a handy resource for getting common classics and whatnot…you just have to be willing to give up a few of your books

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:03:21 +0000

I don’t have a blog to list my favorites, but we just read a great one today. My kids could not stop giggling at “Skippyjon Jones” by Judy Schachner. My 4 year old was laughing so hard, I’m not even sure he heard the whole story. It even had me giggling!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:12:30 +0000

I use all the resources you listed for compiling my book lists, and one other that I really like – How to Get Your Child to Love Reading by Esme Codell. It is a big fat book and it is VERY useful for compiling a list around a theme. I like to do theme/unit studies with my preschoolers, and this book is so helpful. It is a secular book and some of the books listed may be questionable, of course, but it is a very good resource overall. I had to buy a copy of my own, since I refer to it so frequently.

By: Gabi

Gabi — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:04:08 +0000

Thanks for posting your resources! Like Rebecca, I have sons and have a hard time finding appropriate reading material for them! There are so many wonderful choices for girls out there… I have recently been doing searches, and your resources will be a great addition. We have been reading some similar selections. Thanks so much!!
I enjoy reading your posts everyday…

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:21:42 +0000

Cloudy w/ Meatballs has a sequel!?!
Laura & Jenna Bush wrote a children’s book!?
Clearly I am out of the loop.

Great list! I love the 1000 Books list, and plan on using the Ambleside list as well. I have heard a lot about Honey for a Child’s Heart but can’t commit to purchasing yet!

By: Amy Ellen

Amy Ellen — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:12:13 +0000

I will be really interested to hear your thoughts on Despereaux… We have been reading it this week and will finish it up tomorrow. I won’t spoil any secrets if you haven’t finished it yet… but it is interesting to say the least. Like I said, I am eager to hear your thoughts.

I love Honey for A Child’s Heart and the 1000 books.