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I want to do a nightly bed time reading to my grandkids and I'm looking for a good contemporary book I can read to them. They are 4 and 7 year old girls and I'd like a good book that will hold their attention. A book that will take a while to read to them a few pages a night. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanx!
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One opinion:
The ages are radically distinct, and two sets of books would be more appropriate.
Your plan of reading to both (and with--any "reading" they can do, pointing to pictures when they show the story--helps the three of you) asks a kind of transitional book.
Charlotte's Web (toward the older)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (toward the younger)
A somewhat more flexible approach: The National Review Treasury of Classic Children's Literature offers the best in briefer format; imho, your 4 year old's attention span might benefit both by your sensitive attunement to her focus, and the briefer narratives available in this book.
So this recommendation: beginning with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, while simpler for the 7 year old, could be a good strategy: the 4 yr old will benefit by enjoying the action and simple plot, and the 7 yr old could be involved by sharing with her some of the reading. "Fun, wasn't it?" Then, move into the Tintin series by Herge, with similar action, good visuals, appropriate for both with the same shared reading for the 7 year old. Emphasize the action with these.
Then, Charlotte's Web.
Then, the National Review Children's Classics book, with selections that you, by that time experienced in what works for you all, will be able to choose and guide (let them help select, as they won't suffer for as long a time with living with their choices...but long enough for them to learn to appreciate consequences ;-)
Then, perhaps Winnie the Pooh.
One opinion:
The ages are radically distinct, and two sets of books would be more appropriate.
Your plan of reading to both (and with--any "reading" they can do, pointing to pictures when they show the story--helps the three of you) asks a kind of transitional book.
Charlotte's Web (toward the older)
The Tale of Peter Rabbit (toward the younger)
A somewhat more flexible approach: The National Review Treasury of Classic Children's Literature offers the best in briefer format; imho, your 4 year old's attention span might benefit both by your sensitive attunement to her focus, and the briefer narratives available in this book.
So this recommendation: beginning with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, while simpler for the 7 year old, could be a good strategy: the 4 yr old will benefit by enjoying the action and simple plot, and the 7 yr old could be involved by sharing with her some of the reading. "Fun, wasn't it?" Then, move into the Tintin series by Herge, with similar action, good visuals, appropriate for both with the same shared reading for the 7 year old. Emphasize the action with these.
Then, Charlotte's Web.
Then, the National Review Children's Classics book, with selections that you, by that time experienced in what works for you all, will be able to choose and guide (let them help select, as they won't suffer for as long a time with living with their choices...but long enough for them to learn to appreciate consequences ;-)
Then, perhaps Winnie the Pooh.
What sleeping arrangements would you choose for this step family?
Mr Tea
It's for a book I'm writing. The main character who's a 13 year old girl has two sisters, 15 and 9 and her mum marries a man with a 13 year old girl, and two sons, 7 and 11. Who would you have sharing a room in a normal 4 bedroom house. I'm not interested in whether it's your sort of book. I've got the storyline, I'm just sorting out the logistics and trying to make it realistic.
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I am actually a part of a blended family, but did not have any kids of my own before my marriage, just one after. In my experience as a parent, I would say that I would not put two children of the same age together. I would try and put them as follows:
1: Parents
2: Boys (Boys and girls shouldn't be mixed as old as they are)
3: 15 and 13 yr old
4: 13 and 9 yr old
You'll have to split the 3 sisters up either way. The oldest girl would probably be your best bet to room with the new family member. She will most likely have the most maturity to be able to deal with the situation and more confidence in herself. It's also inappropriate for a 15 and 9 year old to be rooming together... their maturity levels are much, much different. There are a TON of dynamics that go into play in a situation like this... I hope you portray them well in your story! :) Best of luck to you!
I am actually a part of a blended family, but did not have any kids of my own before my marriage, just one after. In my experience as a parent, I would say that I would not put two children of the same age together. I would try and put them as follows:
1: Parents
2: Boys (Boys and girls shouldn't be mixed as old as they are)
3: 15 and 13 yr old
4: 13 and 9 yr old
You'll have to split the 3 sisters up either way. The oldest girl would probably be your best bet to room with the new family member. She will most likely have the most maturity to be able to deal with the situation and more confidence in herself. It's also inappropriate for a 15 and 9 year old to be rooming together... their maturity levels are much, much different. There are a TON of dynamics that go into play in a situation like this... I hope you portray them well in your story! :) Best of luck to you!
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