tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post1297767965077541125..comments2024-03-07T11:38:48.622-08:00Comments on We Be Reading: Wrapping Up the Children's Chapter Book PollKristen M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-90822926172224637572010-04-21T21:38:11.056-07:002010-04-21T21:38:11.056-07:00Tracy - I think I did it as a mix of both ... ones...Tracy - I think I did it as a mix of both ... ones that I loved as a child that stuck with me enough that I've enjoyed them again as an adult and the rare ones that I've read as an adult and wished I could be a child again to experience them.<br /><br />My son is luckily still open to more gender neutral books (and even a few girly ones) so I'm getting them in while I can!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-1521528434222074672010-04-21T01:43:25.162-07:002010-04-21T01:43:25.162-07:00Interesting poll - depends on whether you're ...Interesting poll - depends on whether you're talking about favourite children's books when you were a child, or your children's ones. <i>Wind in the Willows</i> and <i>A Wrinkle in Time</i> were my two when I was young.<br /><br />And you're right about the gender-thing - my son's favourites over the years were Thomas the Tank Engine, Harry Potter and the Alex Rider series - whereas my daughter read mostly girly books (fairies, unicorns) and now she's moved on to the Georgia Nicolson series - I did my best to get both of them interested in other books when they were very young, with trips to the library and the bookshop to choose books, but once they got to two in my son's case, four in my daughter's - that was it.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070070360087765540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-61220465628096557812010-04-19T09:01:03.725-07:002010-04-19T09:01:03.725-07:00Lenore - I would have loved to make a list of 15 o...Lenore - I would have loved to make a list of 15 or 20 books instead! I can't wait to see your list.<br /><br />Booktobook - Thanks!<br /><br />Jenners - I'm happy to see the books that match with mine but I'm usually more excited to see all of the books that are new to me.<br /><br />Jenny - I think it's a matter of exposure. EVERYONE has read Charlotte's Web because it's not gender-specific. Both boys and girls read it. Actually, not until you really get to #7 on the list (The Giver) do you have books that are more likely to be chosen by one gender.Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-60071779392389129302010-04-19T06:00:55.593-07:002010-04-19T06:00:55.593-07:00Huh, I'm surprised Charlotte's Web made it...Huh, I'm surprised Charlotte's Web made it in first place. I mean I love Charlotte's Web! I just wouldn't have anticipated that it would be the number one children's book of all the children's books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-77108969756302153922010-04-18T17:22:44.794-07:002010-04-18T17:22:44.794-07:00I love lists like these ... and I agree with many ...I love lists like these ... and I agree with many of the top 10.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-62532005139502646512010-04-18T14:56:10.616-07:002010-04-18T14:56:10.616-07:00I like your list. I've just recently read &qu...I like your list. I've just recently read "The Secret Garden" and it was magical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754919688510890076.post-5587470815943805882010-04-18T04:21:41.841-07:002010-04-18T04:21:41.841-07:00I planned to post my list yesterday, but didn'...I planned to post my list yesterday, but didn't have time. Will do next week. 8 of mine made the list.<br /><br />Kicking myself for not including Wizard of Oz!Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.com