My plan for February was to take my kids to the library and get a bunch of cute Valentine-ish books. Well, our weekends have been pretty booked, so my kids have been reading books we already have in the house. I did get Hudson a few new chapter books, and 2 of them were a huge hit. My sweet girl also turned 3 this month and we had an amazing weekend celebrating!
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| Happy Birthday to me! |
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| So many cuties! |
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| Love these kids! |
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Hudson:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Hudson has been asking for books in this series for awhile, and after reading the reviews on Amazon, I was a little hesitant to buy it. The story is all in good fun, but it does talk about some issues I wasn’t sure Hudson should be reading about in 1st grade. (examples: hating school, cool kids/dorky kids, girls… etc) But I decided to give it a go and he really loves the book. He brings it to school to read with his friends and I read it to him before bed. (sometimes I skip over parts I don’t like) This books is pretty funny and sometimes we are laughing so loud reading it that Mila will yell at us from her room, “Be quiet… I am trying to go sleep!”
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja
I found this after searching “ninja” books. This book had good reviews, so I decided to give it a go. To be totally honest, I have not read any of it, but Hudson says he has been reading it and really enjoys it. He says he reads it with his friends at aftercare. Here’s the summary from Amazon:
My name is Chase Cooper, and I’m a 6th grade ninja. It’s my first day at
a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but
she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid
until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of
trouble I wasn’t prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or “chronicle”
as my dad would call it) – to warn other kids about the dangers of
becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself… well,
not if I can help it.
Mila:
Watch Out, Ariel!
I feel like this may have made the list before, since this is one of Mila’s favorites. In addition to all things princess, she is also obsessed with mermaids. We have a number of mermaid babies, barbies and dolls. (most of them just live in the bathtub) Ariel gets herself in some trouble throughout this book, since she doesn’t listen or pay attention very well.
Click Magazine
We got one of these magazines sent to the house as a freebie… and the kids liked it so much that I bought a subscription. My kids have a few different magazine subscriptions, and they get so excited when a new one comes in the mail! Each magazine has a bunch of different stories and Mila loves it.
What are your kids favorite books right now?
Here’s a look back at some of my kids past favorites:
January books
November books
October books
September books
What a great selection-it's super you kids like to read…my daughter is a book worm but getting my Son into it was like pulling teeth-he does like the Diary of a Wimpy Kids Books as well and he'll read anything on Soccer or Hockey so it's a start.
My son always loved books, but I have been having to work harder to find books that keep his interest. I think I may look into some comic books… since he really enjoys reading things with all his friends.
It is so great to see young boys reading! It can be tough finding the right books that they really enjoy!
It is! That is why I just caved and got the wimpy kid book even though I didn't like everything in the book.
The *love* of reading books, and reading in general, was one thing I desperately wanted to instill in my children. I can definitely say, it worked! They still love-love-love- reading books, and I am certain they always will. Dare I say, sometimes TOO much! (Some they read over and over. Drives me a bit batty.) And we started out just like you….going to the library, and reading lots of books, sharing together, etc. So I'd say you're off to a great start!! I miss those days when they were little, and we had the library trips….and we'd have book reading time together, as my (all homeschooled kids) are older now. My trio are in 8th grade, and my oldest is in college. But they are still reading books, and loving it, every chance they get!
My parents ALWAYS read to me when I was younger and I still love to read today. I am trying to pass along my love of books, but you never know! 😉
We got an issue of Click Magazine too and our kids loved it! I always enjoy seeing what your kids have been reading. It is helpful to read our synopses of the books. Your photos are super cute!
Thank you! I love writing this post each month, even though we do have repeats.. you know kids love reading the same book over and over! ha!
I love magazine subscriptions for kids! They absolutely love getting mail and it is a lot of fun to watch their faces light up. We have the Disney Princess magazine subscription. My daughter loves it!
WHAT!! There is a Disney Princess magazine??? I am searching for that right now, my daughter would flip!
Thank you for sharing! I think my son would like the ninja book! I know they have watched a show about a ninja at school so I'm sure the book would be right up his alley!
These are good book ideas. Arden is currently reading (and loving) a book we found at Sam's Club called "Rosie Revere Engineer." All about girl power!
Awwwwww that Ariel book looks like something my daughter would totally love!!! She's all about mermaids too 🙂
Princess books have become a must in our house, and Ariel is a huge hit since she is a mermaid.