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which childrens' books do you NOT like

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ahundredtimes · 24/05/2007 12:23

I know we're grateful if they read anything at all etc etc, but there are some books which make me howl with misery at the thought of MY having to read and others which I just wish they wouldn't read.

For me: any of those fairy books, The Secret Seven and (from long ago) anything featuring that dog, Spot or that blimmin sheep Wooly who lives on that farm with Mrs Boot and her children.

for them: Captain Underpants, Horrid Henry - everybody is so darn nasty - and that one that's a bit like Captain Underpants but is about robots.

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haggisaggis · 24/05/2007 12:34

I HATE "Maisy Mouse" with a passion!
Also didn't like reading "Flat Stanley". THere's also a M&S version of "Angelina Ballerina" taht comes complete with sound effects and is the most boring story known to man! (of course dd loves it..)

tinymum · 24/05/2007 12:32

I also cannot stand Harry Potter. A rip-off of 'The Worst Witch' (anyone remember that?)

ahundredtimes · 24/05/2007 12:28

Custardo - some are okay. Have to say that after 3 dcs have got my reading of Burglar Bill to almost professional standard.

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ahundredtimes · 24/05/2007 12:27

oh god yes. I had to read five of them out loud, I couldn't carry on. Pages and pages of wooly nonsense. Made me scream.

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Tortington · 24/05/2007 12:27

any of them - childrens books partic for small children are a fucking misery. only when one gets to roald dahl do things become mildy entertaining

cathcart · 24/05/2007 12:25

harry potter - so over rated!

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