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We’re on spring break this week, but I thought I’d share a few of the books we’ll be reading together during our road trip. I’ve blogged before about some of the terrific read alouds we have read, and my criteria for choosing them. The same ones apply for this list too.

Half Magic (opens in a new window) is the book I’m the most excited about. It sounds like a fun adventure with wonderful characters. I’m hoping the girls love it!

Sophie is Seven (opens in a new window) will be our first book by Dick King-Smith. And although it’s not the first in the Sophie series, I thought Id capture the girls’ attention with this one and see about the others later.

And ‘ll be bringing along two others that I know I want to share with the girls, but this might not be the right time:

Misty of Chincoteague (opens in a new window). I think Molly will love this book but I’m not sure Anna is ready for it.

The other one is The BFG (opens in a new window). When I taught second grade, The BFG was a class favorite EVERY year. We’ve got some pretty active imaginations around here, so if I think my girls can get past the idea of a giant walking around the streets at night, we’ll read it.

I’ll be checking in while we’re away, so if you have any recommendations you’d like to share, I’m sure I can find a bookstore. Happy reading!

About the Author

Joanne Meier has more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, including serving on the faculty at the University of Virginia for six years where she trained reading specialists and future classroom teachers. Dr. Meier was Reading Rockets’ research-to-practice consultant from 2002 to 2014, where she wrote the Page by Page (opens in a new window) blog — sharing best practices in supporting young readers at home and in the classroom.

Publication Date
April 3, 2008
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