Big Laura Ingalls Wilder fan here. I have read all of her books at least once a year for the last thirty years or so, and still find them fresh and interesting.
Now, there are shorter Little House books available, designed for young children. Each one excerpts an event from the full length books, simplifying and fully illustrating the event. The kids have a handful of these short story books, and seem to find them fascinating. After reading them over and over, I figured we should go ahead and try the "real" Little House books.
Zoe is hooked. It's all she wants me to read, and she asks for chapter after chapter. I have to stop before she wants me to, every time. We're now on the fifth book. I do some editing on the fly, and lots of explaining, but she's soaking it up. Vincent gets a little bored with the long reading sessions (and lack of pictures), but he contributes to conversations about Ma and Pa and Laura and her sisters and their good old dog Jack.
Vincent really wanted to contribute to the set up of Zoe's Little House paper dolls, below, but Zoe was understandably reluctant to let him handle the fragile bits. He doesn't know his own strength.
4 comments:
Chapter books are soooo much more entertaining for Moms to read! Congratulations!
It's wonderful that you all enjoy the books. The paper dolls are a cool addition to the experience. Vince just needs his own set-up. It's been years since I've read the books. May have to do that again.
I am so glad that I am, just now, enjoying the books! I was very excited to get a 5 volume edition of Little House books for Christmas! I don't know how I missed these books when I grew up, but now I can join Zoe and Vincent in appreciating them! Thanks, Amy, for the inspiration!
Our big girl makes me so proud! I love her curiosity and deep thinking. Vincent is such an eager guy, full of pep, I bet there's a great project for him somewhere around there (I know, it's only cool if big Sis is doing it).
We love you guys!
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