I started reading to my kids again, and I love it. Suggestions please.

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PippiL · 25/02/2013 21:43

I am so ashamed to say I got out of the habit. Their dad did it whilst I did "more important" things. I have missed out for a year or so now. Dd is 8 nearly 9 and ds is 5 nearly 6.

So I kicked my own crappy behind and started reading The Indian in the Cupboard. We are loving it. Day 4 and halfway through the book.

I have some years to make up for. I'm sad that it won't be long before they don't want a story.

What else can/must I read to them to make up for lost time?

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GoldenHares · 25/02/2013 22:26

My dd (8) liked: the worst witch books/ madame Pamplemousse series/ Harry potter/ roald Dahl (witches/ Charlie and the chocolate factory/ James and the giant peach).
My 5 year old likes her picture story books, The Monkey Puzzle/ Stick Man/ The Snail and The Whale etc

greencolorpack · 25/02/2013 22:21

Diana wynne Jones books.

I read daughters Flower Fairies books in a massive assortment of daft regional accents. Changing every few paragraphs. It makes my dd laugh.

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PippiL · 25/02/2013 22:19

I thought Harry potter might be beyond my ds but he is managing with the language in the Indian in the Cupboard really well so might give it another go. Though dis reading them herself, but losing interest. Perhaps family reading time is the way forward with HP.

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WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 25/02/2013 21:50

I have just finished reading Enid Blyton's Naughtiest Girl Series to my nearly 9 and nearly 7 year old DS and DD, they loved them.

TreadOnTheCracks · 25/02/2013 21:46

Harry Potter

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