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My 8 year old son needs a book for a book report that has 60-80 pages, is REALISTIC FICTION and will keep the attention of an active kid! Any suggestions?
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Try the Hank Zipzer series written by all people Henry Winkler, remember him "The Fonz". My daughters love the books. There are 15 in the series as of now, but you do not have to read them in order. So far their favorite is "Holy Enchilada, My Teacher Has Gas"
http://hankzipzer.com/
The series is about Henry and his problems growing up and how hard it was for him is school.
Try the Hank Zipzer series written by all people Henry Winkler, remember him "The Fonz". My daughters love the books. There are 15 in the series as of now, but you do not have to read them in order. So far their favorite is "Holy Enchilada, My Teacher Has Gas"
http://hankzipzer.com/
The series is about Henry and his problems growing up and how hard it was for him is school.
What is a good kids book that explains the difference between boys and girls?
John Paul
I am currently babysitting for a friend's 8 year old boy. He was asking me what the difference between boys and girls are. I need a book to help on this awkward question.
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There is nothing awkward about the question, except how you're feeling of course.
Here's the deal, he's 8 years old. Old enough to be curious and ask, but may be not old enough to understand the answer you think he is seeking. Be general with your answers. Basic physical differences, basic going to the bathroom differences, basic reporoductive differences (girls when they are adults - women - can have babies. Where do babies come from? The mommy's tummy. How does it get there? You decide how deep you want to go - religious belief plays a role here too) the idea is keep it VERY SIMPLE and VERY BASIC. In the next few years, he will want to know more, and will be more ready for more answers.
Don't assume that because he's asking, he's asking for the full distinction between boys and girls. The birds and the bees talk will come later. You just have to satisfy his curiosity. And be the person that he feels comfortable talking to. If we make this discussion a "difficult" one or one that is "taboo", that will set the stage for his view on the topic going forward.
It's normal to be curious and normal to ask. And it's OK to say to him "What do you think the differences are between boys and girls", and take it from there. All you may have to say is a little more to clarify something. It's also OK to say "I don't know" and "When you get a little older, I'll explain it to you better". (if he asks further).
Hope this helps.
There is nothing awkward about the question, except how you're feeling of course.
Here's the deal, he's 8 years old. Old enough to be curious and ask, but may be not old enough to understand the answer you think he is seeking. Be general with your answers. Basic physical differences, basic going to the bathroom differences, basic reporoductive differences (girls when they are adults - women - can have babies. Where do babies come from? The mommy's tummy. How does it get there? You decide how deep you want to go - religious belief plays a role here too) the idea is keep it VERY SIMPLE and VERY BASIC. In the next few years, he will want to know more, and will be more ready for more answers.
Don't assume that because he's asking, he's asking for the full distinction between boys and girls. The birds and the bees talk will come later. You just have to satisfy his curiosity. And be the person that he feels comfortable talking to. If we make this discussion a "difficult" one or one that is "taboo", that will set the stage for his view on the topic going forward.
It's normal to be curious and normal to ask. And it's OK to say to him "What do you think the differences are between boys and girls", and take it from there. All you may have to say is a little more to clarify something. It's also OK to say "I don't know" and "When you get a little older, I'll explain it to you better". (if he asks further).
Hope this helps.
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