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bedtime story suggestions for a 5yr old boy...

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simpson · 27/01/2011 22:35

Hi

My DS loved Fantastic mr Fox, The BFG & Charlie & the chocolate Factory...

But he seems a tad scared of The witches & George's marvelous medicine so we have abandoned them Sad

Mrs Pepperpot did not spark any interest Sad

I have just ordered James & the giant peach from Amazon.....but am just wondering if anyone has other suggestions, but nothing with witches in as it seems to scare him

Grin Grin

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nobodysfool · 27/01/2011 23:13

Mr. Stink has been popular here(with me as well).Written by the very funny David Walliams.

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simpson · 27/01/2011 23:13

OOh will add flat stanley to my list Grin

Forgot to mention we have already read the twits and he loved it Smile

I guess we have been reading chapter books for about 8mths or so....

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tattycoram · 27/01/2011 23:11

Ooooh Flat Stanley is a great book

Pancakeflipper · 27/01/2011 23:11

Esio Trot was enjoyed in our home and The Twits?

We have recently done Stig of the Dump. Doing Charlottes Web. Done Winnie the Pooh. He laughs at Captain Underpants.

tattycoram · 27/01/2011 23:10

Marion my DS has just turned four and is really enjoying Danny the Champion... it's the first chapter book we've done with him. I thought he would be a bit young but he loves it. Not sure what to do next thought so will watch with interest

NimpyWindowmash · 27/01/2011 23:07

Mr Gum, is brilliant, much loved by my 8yr old, maybe he will not get it at 5. What about Flat Stanley?

MarionCole · 27/01/2011 23:06

A related question - at what point were your children prepared to listen to a chapter at a time, rather than a whole (short) story in one go? When do you move on from Gruffalo to Dahl?

HarrietSchulenberg · 27/01/2011 23:05

Danny Champion of the World has been a favourite in this house. Mr Gum is doing well round here these days.

Lois123 · 27/01/2011 22:52

Try "Good As Gold" by Barbara Baumgartner ISBN 0-7513-7165-3 and
"The Barefoot Book of Bhuddist Tales" ISBN 1-84148-009-6