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Your suggestions for chapter books for me to read to 5 year old dd

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handlemecarefully · 24/09/2007 12:04

She has recently 'graduated' from short books to wanting me to read her chapter books (with fewer illustrations).

We have done the Faraway Tree books I wouldn't mind something a bit more contemporary than Enid Blyton (and I don't want to get into the politics of Blyton btw!)

Any thoughs?

Thanks

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handlemecarefully · 24/09/2007 12:05

'thoughts' even

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Hassled · 24/09/2007 12:12

George's Marvellous Medicine Roald Dahl - just finished it with 5 year old DS3 and he loved it.

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handlemecarefully · 24/09/2007 12:13

Of course - Roald Dahl, good suggestion

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RosaLuxembourg · 24/09/2007 12:54

Ramona the Pest v funny for five year olds
Also Pippi Longstocking - check out BookPeople for new illustrated edition.

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Cappuccino · 24/09/2007 12:56

my dd loved this

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Sobernow · 24/09/2007 13:06

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Hulababy · 24/09/2007 13:08

Roald Dahl books.
My Naughty Little Sister
Charlotte's Web
Naughty Amelia Jane
Flat Stanley
Milly Molly Mandy

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Aero · 24/09/2007 13:10

There are some Classics out now in Ladybird books which are condensed for younger readers. Dd is currently enjoying 'Heidi' and previously 'The Secret Garden'

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StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 24/09/2007 16:35

Pippi Longstocking
Mrs Frisby and The Rats of Nimh
Thise damm Fairy books of which there are about 200+.

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StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 24/09/2007 16:36

Oh and Gobbolino The Witches Cat.

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handlemecarefully · 24/09/2007 16:59

Ah great - thanks very much for these

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Califrau · 24/09/2007 17:01

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MaryAnnSingleton · 24/09/2007 17:01

I was going to suggest Flat Stanley books - nice illusts. too
and I absolutely loved Milly Molly Mandy... you could try Horrid Henry

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NorthernRockCod · 24/09/2007 17:02

oh yes "horrid henry"

"flat stnaley"
"jamie and angus" and NEW NEW NEW

SPY DOG

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NorthernRockCod · 24/09/2007 17:02

yes to mily molly
ds1 had them even

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bobsmum · 24/09/2007 17:05

DS has just loved:

The Magic Finger
Fantastic Mister Fox
Esio Trot

all Roald Dahl - all came free off Shreddies last year - my one Nestle concession

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handlemecarefully · 24/09/2007 17:07

Looks like a busy evening of ordering books on Amazon for me then!

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NorthernRockCod · 24/09/2007 17:07

spy dog

ds2
(7)

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bobsmum · 24/09/2007 17:08

I loved flat Stanley - we did it at school. And the full length version of the Owl Who was AFraid of the Dark.

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Lorayn · 24/09/2007 17:09

I loved the what katie did series, not sure if she is a bit young for that yet though, probably is.
Also loved anne of green gables, what a FAB book!!

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Hulababy · 24/09/2007 17:10

Also just read The Magic Finger last week. DD enjoyed it so much we finished it in two nights!

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Lorayn · 24/09/2007 17:15

and the worst witch, dd loves those.

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MaryAnnSingleton · 24/09/2007 17:46

ds also loved the Little Wolf books (Ian Whybrow)

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InMyHumbleOpinion · 24/09/2007 17:47

children love Enid blyton though...

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