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Live chat with Susan Reuben and Leonie Flynn, authors of a new book: the Ultimate First Book Guide

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By (MNHQ) Wed 30-Jan-08 22:10:33 Add message | Report | Contact poster

Authors and Children's book experts, Susan Reuben and Leonie Flynn will be joining us on Monday 4th Feb between 12 and 1pm for an online chat about all aspects of reading with your children.

Susan and Leonie are Editors of 'The Ultimate First Book Guide' which provides advice from a team of experts and children's authors and illustrators on everything from when and how to start sharing books with your baby, to what to do if your child doesn't like reading. It also gives recommendations of over 500 top titles for all ages of children. You can put your questions and concerns about the importance of your child's reading habits to the experts Susan Reuben and Leonie Flynn on Monday, or feel free to post your questions in advance here.

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Tue 05-Feb-08 09:18:09

do you know, I don't think they answered that one Soren, I did ask. I enjoyed the chat too so if you are still reading Leonie and Susan, thanks - and CAN we have a similar book for older children please

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 21:36:26

I know they've gone now - but I'm impressed, reading this - some good answers. I may even buy the book...

Wonder if they've thought of writing one for older children?

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 13:35:10

Thanks Leonie, will e-mail you via MN. Very kind of you to take the time.

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 13:09:02

Thanks everyone - I've really enjoyed it!

Add message | Report | Contact poster By (MNHQ) Mon 04-Feb-08 13:07:44

Well the hour's up - Many thanks to Susan and Leonie for answering our questions. Don't forget their book 'The Ultimate First Book Guide' is now available with lots of tips and recommendations on books for children. You can visit their site here

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 13:06:45

That was fun!

Thank you Rachel and all at MumsNet - I hope we've been of use

The Ultimate First Book Guide has two siblings - the Ultimate Book Guide (8-12) and the Ultimate Teen Book Guide. Hopefully we've got all ages covered.

PS...(Now what I want to write is the Ultimate Book Guide for Over-stressed Women!)

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 13:03:38

Hi TotalChaos, you asked a tricky one "I would be interested in what books you would recommend for young children with language problems such as difficulties with receptive and expressive language" and I need to know a little more detail. Please do feel free to email me via Mumsnet, they've kindly said that they'll forward your message.

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 13:02:19

Emmybel, for your 7-year-old, try Cosmo and the Magic Sneeze by Gwyneth Rees. Some of the younger Anne Fines are great such as The Angel of Nitshill Rd.

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 12:59:35

Emmybel, for the pop-ups try 10 Wriggly Wiggly Caterpillars. Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly Nelly by Nick Sharratt is great, as is Ketchup on Your Cornflakes. The Jack Tickle books such as The Very Busy Bear are great, though liable to fall apart. And some good books with moving parts that are quite sturdy (because they're made of board) are the 'Busy' series, such as Busy Airport and Busy Beach, though the stories are quite young for a 2-year-old.

Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 04-Feb-08 12:58:02

Emmybel - regarding your 7yrold - has she tried Pippi Longstocking? Oh, and does she prefer real life to fantasy???

I suspect Susan will answer too!

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