I try to read to my kids for an hour every night — sometimes two hours, if we time everything right.
Whenever I need about 20 minutes to do a load of laundry or make a phone call, I tell the kids “It’s time for the book game,” which involves each child picking a book for Peter to read to Carolyn. (Berenstain Bears and Magic School Bus titles are still favorites for both kids, though Peter will cheerfully read a My Little Pony or Strawberry Shortcake book if that’s what Carolyn chooses.)
We try to keep a chapter book going that both my son (age 11) and daughter (recently turned 7) are interested in, I read a series of shorter books for my daughter (I do a damn fine reading of Bartholomew and the Oobleck, if I do say so myself) and after she goes to bed, I read a different chapter book with my son.
My 11-year-old son needed a hug at the end of it, it was so emotional for both of us.
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i love the book
I haven't heard of that one... thanks for the recommendation. I know the author of the Rolf story also wrote a few other novels.
Sounds like an exciting story, Dennis. Have you ever read any of the stories in D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths? Here's the link on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/DAulaires-Norse-Myths-Ingri-DAulaire/dp/159017125X. When I was a kid, I enjoyed that book so much and your son might too if you haven't gotten it already. It also has great illustrations.