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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Lovely "Little" Books 10/25/2010
It's been way too long since my last post, so please bear with me as I talk about all of the wonderful literature the children have been reading.
To begin, the children and I finally finished Little Women (526 pages), Louisa May Alcott. It was also my first time reading this classic novel. I was able to instruct the children on so many godly principles throughout reading this book. Marcus and Lella asked many questions throughout. Some moments that stand out as I reminisce... Marcus and Lella were truly disappointed when Jo did not accept Laurie's proposal. We all got teary eyed when Beth died. I was able to share with them how I too had ignored Daddy when they were little (like Meg), how it wasn't pleasing to the Lord, and how I changed. We talked about how morals and principles are far more important than money (when Jo was writing racy articles to earn a living). I could go on... Needless to say, I highly recommend this book as a read aloud.
Steve and the children recently finished Little Pilgrim's Progress (256 pages), Helen L. Taylor (adapted from John Bunyan's book Pilgrim's Progress). Taylor keeps the original story line intact in her adaptation and simplifies some of the concepts and vocabulary. Our Pastor recently asked a question about Christian from Pilgrim's Progress during evening instruction. He asked what Christian's was carrying on his back, and the children answered, "A burden." He then asked what the burden was, and they answered, "Sin." The children LOVED this book and requested Daddy read to them every night.
Gabriella recently finished More Milly Molly Mandy (224 pages), Joyce Lankester Brisley. This was such a darling book. Each chapter is its own story, which makes for a great book to read at bed time, or to read aloud. The protagonist in each story is Millicent Margaret Amanda (Milly-Molly-Mandy for short...if you consider that short). More Milly Molly Mandy is a collection of old-fashioned stories about MMM and her adventures in her small English town. Gabriella is now reading Milly Molly Mandy and enjoying it just as much.
Marcus recently finished The Great Wide Sea (283 pages), M.H. Herlong. I am especially proud of him for finishing this book. There were quite a few sailing and nautical terms that were somewhat technical (Marcus has never sailed), and I think he may have been a bit young to full grasp the relationship dynamic of the two brothers and their father, but he persevered and in the end, said he enjoyed the book. He especially liked the ending.
Another book I highly the kids and I are still working on is Art Fraud Detective (48 pages), Anna Nilsen. Grab your pencil, paper, and magnifying glass! A security guard at the Museum of Art (which houses a fine collection of 34 European masterpieces), asks young readers to play detective. Readers are asked to determine which paintings are fraudulent by comparing them to the originals. Each reproduction of the original painting is excellent, and the paragraphs of information about the paintings are well-written and entertaining.
Completed History Reading (both):
Easy Origami, Dokuohtei Nakano
The Enchanted Storks (32 pages), Aaron Shepard
The Duke and the Peasant: Life in the Middle Ages (30 pages), Prestel
The Reluctant Dragon (40 pages), Robert D. San Souci
Mr. Pak Buys a Story, Carol Farley
The Rich Man and the Shoe-maker, Brian Wildsmith
Adventures with the Vikings (47 pages), Linda Bailey
Lella:
Encyclopedia Brown (87 pages), Donald Sobol
Marcus:
A to Z Mysteries: The Talking T. Rex (85 pages), Ron Roy
Steve and the children recently finished Little Pilgrim's Progress (256 pages), Helen L. Taylor (adapted from John Bunyan's book Pilgrim's Progress). Taylor keeps the original story line intact in her adaptation and simplifies some of the concepts and vocabulary. Our Pastor recently asked a question about Christian from Pilgrim's Progress during evening instruction. He asked what Christian's was carrying on his back, and the children answered, "A burden." He then asked what the burden was, and they answered, "Sin." The children LOVED this book and requested Daddy read to them every night.
Gabriella recently finished More Milly Molly Mandy (224 pages), Joyce Lankester Brisley. This was such a darling book. Each chapter is its own story, which makes for a great book to read at bed time, or to read aloud. The protagonist in each story is Millicent Margaret Amanda (Milly-Molly-Mandy for short...if you consider that short). More Milly Molly Mandy is a collection of old-fashioned stories about MMM and her adventures in her small English town. Gabriella is now reading Milly Molly Mandy and enjoying it just as much.
Marcus recently finished The Great Wide Sea (283 pages), M.H. Herlong. I am especially proud of him for finishing this book. There were quite a few sailing and nautical terms that were somewhat technical (Marcus has never sailed), and I think he may have been a bit young to full grasp the relationship dynamic of the two brothers and their father, but he persevered and in the end, said he enjoyed the book. He especially liked the ending.
Another book I highly the kids and I are still working on is Art Fraud Detective (48 pages), Anna Nilsen. Grab your pencil, paper, and magnifying glass! A security guard at the Museum of Art (which houses a fine collection of 34 European masterpieces), asks young readers to play detective. Readers are asked to determine which paintings are fraudulent by comparing them to the originals. Each reproduction of the original painting is excellent, and the paragraphs of information about the paintings are well-written and entertaining.
Completed History Reading (both):
Easy Origami, Dokuohtei Nakano
The Enchanted Storks (32 pages), Aaron Shepard
The Duke and the Peasant: Life in the Middle Ages (30 pages), Prestel
The Reluctant Dragon (40 pages), Robert D. San Souci
Mr. Pak Buys a Story, Carol Farley
The Rich Man and the Shoe-maker, Brian Wildsmith
Adventures with the Vikings (47 pages), Linda Bailey
Lella:
Encyclopedia Brown (87 pages), Donald Sobol
Marcus:
A to Z Mysteries: The Talking T. Rex (85 pages), Ron Roy
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Books Completed 10/5/10
History Reading (both):
The Wisdom of the Crows and Other Buddhist Tales (79 pages), Sherab Chodzin and Alexandra Kohn
The Boy Who Drew Cats, David Johnson
In the Moonlight Mist, A Korean Tale, Daniel San Souci
Exodus, Brian Wildsmith
Joseph, Brian Wildsmith
Maui and the Sun, A Maori Tale, Gavin Bishop
A Carp for Kimiko, Virginia Kroll
The Crane Wife, Odds Bodkin
The Pumpkin Runner, Marsha Arnold
Little Oh, Laura Krauss Melmed (Gabriella loved this book.)
Saint Francis, Brian Wildsmith
Gabriella:
Captains Courageous (GIC, 239 pages), Rudyard Kipling
Wild Horses (44 pages), George Stanley
Pioneer Cat (63 pages), William Hooks (Gabriella loved this book too!)
Marcus:
Encyclopedia Brown (87 pages), Donald Sobol
Both:
The Adventures of Ratman (62 pages), Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman
The Wisdom of the Crows and Other Buddhist Tales (79 pages), Sherab Chodzin and Alexandra Kohn
The Boy Who Drew Cats, David Johnson
In the Moonlight Mist, A Korean Tale, Daniel San Souci
Exodus, Brian Wildsmith
Joseph, Brian Wildsmith
Maui and the Sun, A Maori Tale, Gavin Bishop
A Carp for Kimiko, Virginia Kroll
The Crane Wife, Odds Bodkin
The Pumpkin Runner, Marsha Arnold
Little Oh, Laura Krauss Melmed (Gabriella loved this book.)
Saint Francis, Brian Wildsmith
Gabriella:
Captains Courageous (GIC, 239 pages), Rudyard Kipling
Wild Horses (44 pages), George Stanley
Pioneer Cat (63 pages), William Hooks (Gabriella loved this book too!)
Marcus:
Encyclopedia Brown (87 pages), Donald Sobol
Both:
The Adventures of Ratman (62 pages), Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman
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