tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post92649308506850969..comments2024-03-28T09:06:47.146-04:00Comments on Home Joys: Books for Imaginative ChildrenGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-64223578013271872582019-02-04T15:10:41.596-05:002019-02-04T15:10:41.596-05:00And that makes me feel happy!
GinaAnd that makes me feel happy!<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-16357122728748410842019-02-04T07:12:36.634-05:002019-02-04T07:12:36.634-05:00This list has been well received here at our house...This list has been well received here at our house. Thanks for sharing! I hear peels of laughter while they are reading and feel so happy. Lydia Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788867379281564296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-48394546286049415262018-11-07T14:08:32.679-05:002018-11-07T14:08:32.679-05:00Some of these we already know, but I'll be loo...Some of these we already know, but I'll be looking up the new ones, too! Thank you.<br /><br />We love The Borrowers series by Mary Norton. Also Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH which has some violence, but not gratuitous and this book really makes my kids think and ask questions. Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-15393505803301878892018-11-03T11:58:11.516-04:002018-11-03T11:58:11.516-04:00I'm usually just a reader, but I wanted to pip...I'm usually just a reader, but I wanted to pipe in. I love books, and often find myself in the children's section even as an adult. I'm looking forward to my 8 month old being old enough to read stories with.<br />Some books I've especially enjoyed:<br />- The Wingfeather Saga (4 books) by Andrew Peterson. He's also a Christian singer/songwriter. My husband and I loved reading these together. There are some dark themes, so maybe not for very young children. The characters are flawed, yet admirable making them easy to relate to.<br />- The 21 Balloons by William Pene du Bois. A fun fantastical tale.<br />- Watership Down by Richard Adams This one is about rabbits. There is some violence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-39369947683644546122018-11-02T11:45:42.255-04:002018-11-02T11:45:42.255-04:00thanks so much for sharing Gina-I was able to find...thanks so much for sharing Gina-I was able to find them at my library in Canada (often I have a hard time finding the ones on your list). Hurray!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-31059476841210498982018-11-01T06:20:42.459-04:002018-11-01T06:20:42.459-04:00Good books for children, thanks for sharing all of...Good books for children, thanks for sharing all of these. Keep it up.Experience Investhttps://www.crunchbase.com/organization/experience-investnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-60774072399491539472018-10-29T10:42:29.383-04:002018-10-29T10:42:29.383-04:00Thank you for all of these good book suggestions. ...Thank you for all of these good book suggestions. I have an imaginative 8yo girl who loves to read and it’s often hard to find appropriate and entertaining books for her to delve into. These are all great!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231605455135310157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-11804899439275536822018-10-25T18:41:51.132-04:002018-10-25T18:41:51.132-04:00Thanks for all the suggestions. I have read a few ...Thanks for all the suggestions. I have read a few of these but some are new to me.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-67737780311547053482018-10-25T12:31:46.512-04:002018-10-25T12:31:46.512-04:00These are some good fantasy series and some stand ...These are some good fantasy series and some stand alones, occult-less<br /><br />THE CASTLE IN THE ATTIC#1<br />THE BATTLE FOR THE CASTLE#2 by Elizabeth Winthrop<br /><br />THE MAGIC TUNNEL by Caroline Emerson<br /><br />MOUSENET #1 (mice and computers)<br />MOUSEMOBILE #2<br />MOUSE MISSION #3 by Prudence Breitrose<br /><br />Dick King-Smith wrote many many books. BABE is only<br />one of about 100, almost all of them animal stories.<br /><br />OVER SEA, UNDER STONE #1 (the Dark is Rising series)<br />THE DARK IS RISING #2<br />GREENWITCH #3<br />THE GREY KING #4<br />SILVER ON THE TREE #5 by Susan Cooper<br /><br />This series does have some scary parts, too much for<br />younger children. It is very strong fantasy, much <br />like the Narnia series, and is a battle over the <br />5 books between the Dark and the Light...good and evil.<br />My children read these, more than once. I first read them in library <br />school...THE GREY KING is also a Newbery Medal winner. <br /><br />TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN by Phillipa Pearce<br />This is a lovely book, one of my favorites.<br /><br />THE WESTING GAME by Ellen Raskin Athanasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005869307957326671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-57141823565597113282018-10-25T10:57:42.714-04:002018-10-25T10:57:42.714-04:00If you like mouse stories, The Tale of Despereaux ...If you like mouse stories, The Tale of Despereaux is about a mouse who lived in a castle and fell in love with the princess. I picked up a copy recently and gave it away, so I never really read through it but I read enough that I am looking for another! It is written by Kate DiCamillo, author of Because of Winn-Dixie. I love your book reviews. I just wish I could keep up with them better!😉 Lovina BaerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811152157553373933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-32147264546443265642018-10-24T22:49:12.950-04:002018-10-24T22:49:12.950-04:00I want to thank you for putting these lists togeth...I want to thank you for putting these lists together! I've ordered quite a few of the books you have recommended over the last couple years and have never had to throw one away because of questionable content. Thank you so much for keeping your standards high! Sherilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026671653642747132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-48149181358729403662018-10-24T21:10:40.087-04:002018-10-24T21:10:40.087-04:00I love Jonathan Bean's books - especially his ...I love Jonathan Bean's books - especially his picture book about homeschooling! I could so relate to that book. And Building Our House was a favorite at our house too. How fun that you know that author/illustrator. <br /><br />About finding books - I spend a lot of time searching online and reading book reviews. And yes, I love our local library system. I usually have about 30 books on reserve.<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-56876372235781249082018-10-24T20:03:38.563-04:002018-10-24T20:03:38.563-04:00Gina, How do you find your books? Are these at you...Gina, How do you find your books? Are these at your local library? <br />On another note--how fun to see "Emily and the Incredible Shrinking Rat" on your list. The illustrator (Jonathan Bean) is my nephew. He is the author of "Building Our House" and is based on my sister and brother in law (his parents) building their own home. A fun read. Check out his other books. :)Elainenoreply@blogger.com