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Wanting to read books aimed at younger children

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Aroundtheworldin80moves · 04/11/2021 16:22

I know reading should be fun. But my 10yo is asking for books aimed at a lot younger readers... like Rainbow Fairies and Unicorn Academy. She is dyslexic, but can read and comprehend a lot 'harder' books.

I do find it hard to find books that match her interests... she wants animal books and school books, not scary or mystery books.

I do have a slight worry about her going to Secondary school soon and being young for her age. Which may be irrational. (In other ways she's very mature and responsible... goes to the shop alone to buy a few things for example)

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Aroundtheworldin80moves · 04/11/2021 16:29

Library is open on week day mornings annoyingly! (Volunteer run, so can't really complain). And yes, I like reading children books too so I can see its comfort reading.

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parietal · 04/11/2021 16:28

let her read the books she likes. There are loads of good animal books aimed at a range of ages.

look out for dyslexia-friendly books. Lark (& others by the same author) are for teens with dyslexia & v good. Possibly a bit to mature for her in theme.

DelurkingAJ · 04/11/2021 16:26

Is there are library in easy reach? Lots of choice and no pressure that way.

I confess I read children’s books when I want escapism and think nothing of it…not a problem if she can do both.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 04/11/2021 16:23

The question i was trying to ask... should I get her the books she wants, or keep encouraging her to try new stuff aimed more at her age group?

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