Kids' Book Reading Challenge!
I’m inviting everyone to a kids’ book reading challenge! <3
Yeah, I know. You’re probably thinking, “I’m an adult/teen. Why would I read kids’ books?”
Hear me out, ok? <3
I have ADD. It’s gotten worse, the worse my mental health has gotten. I have the attention span of a goldfish, and books written for adults are hard for me to focus on. I’ve discovered that kids’ books inspire and entertain me and hold my interest easily <3
Also, kids’ books are shorter and pack a ton of cool and fun information into smaller sections, which makes it much easier to digest information. You can learn about subjects you know little about, without having to do a deep-dive in a long, wordy adult book. You can cover massive amounts of topics in a short time, and do interest-led learning (or pick up a book about a new topic on a whim)!
Also, there are people here who never had a real childhood. Kids’ books will make them feel like they’re living what they missed out on when they were a kid. <3
So… Who’s with me? Discover the wonder of kids’ books with me! Post what you’ve read, tell us what you learned, if you liked it or not, what interests bud from learning from them, etc. Anything you’d like! Suggest books for us to read as well <3
Check your local library for some amazing gems! Check out a pile of books, and return any that don’t end up piquing your interest. It’s that simple! <3
I can’t wait to share this adventure with you <3
This one was amazing! I got inspired to read it by both a friend who celebrates Passover, and a movie or two I've watched recently. I copied down the different parts of a Seder, in English and Hebrew, in my lapbook (that's a topic for another thread lol). It isn't just "what is a Seder?". It's folk stories, history, stories from the Torah, and more, all written in an interesting yet reverent way <3 Highly recommend! <3
This one was amazing because, it's doesn't just teach about art. It makes you think. Why is art important? What makes art important to certain people? How does it affect people?
Well-written and funny, as well as deep <3
If I remember correctly, it's also a British book (not sure where exactly), which made me love it more <3
Yes, I know economics sounds boring, but this book made it enthralling! Colorfully illustrated, and gives abstract concepts new life! I actually understood economics after reading this book lol! <3
I'm currently in the middle of this book <3 It's literally a graphic novel about the history of vaccines <3 Well illustrated and keeps me engaged. I'm learning new things about vaccines! Also, bonus: It includes COVID-19 research. <3 Definitely recommend! <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 😱😱😱 I'm not gonna read that one😱😱
Lol you don’t have to hehe
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I just finished the book and I officially really love this series! I got to learn about vaccines in a very entertaining way. Plus, I could absolutely hear the narrator's British accent in my head XD
Here's some page samples! <3
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Also, the book series is called Big Ideas That Changed the World, if you'd like to learn more. <3
@TinyWhisper11 and @Torean, join in our adventure? <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 ok I should try this out ❤❤
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This could be fun if I happen to find anything. 😁.
Main things I remembered from my childhood:
1. I had a huge atlas. It had huge pictures of everywhere, to the point that I got really into it, and learned all the capitals and flags around the world at 5 years old, and learned some other global trivia too.
2. My favorite bedtime story was about Michelangelo (the ninja turtle one). It was about him exploring the sewers a little more every day, and then outside, it led him to a curio shop. So he went there every day and learned a bit more about artifacts there from the owner. I think it ended up with the owner having figured out he was a turtle, and didn't care, he just liked the friendship they developed.
3. My first real books, I read at age 6. I remember reading The Secret of Nimh and James and the Giant Peach.
@Torean
Were you one of those kids that read the dictionary for fun like I did??? Lol
What’s The Secret of Nimh? I’ve heard of it but idk lol
@jesusredeemedme2425
Lol, I read everything I could get my hands on, and sometimes had them taken away from me. Secret of Nimh has mouse characters, I don't remember much. There's a movie of it that I've never seen
Why did they take them away from you????
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Please ignore if you would prefer to not participate! Thank you for your patience with me tagging you <3
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Recommended books-
"Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein Follow a group of students solve a mystery in the most amazing library ever!
"Skinny Malinky Leads the War for Kidness" by Stanley Kiessl A group of kids fight to be individuals against teacher and a reclusive millionaire in this dated adventure.
"The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis Fantasy series of children escaping the reality of their world to take part in a battle between good and evil in a land populated with magical creatures and talking animals.
"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach. I'm not sure if this is a children's book but it is easy to read and inspirational. “You have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now, and nothing can stand in your way".” Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull
@NotAllHere713 The Chronicles of Narnia was great! Enjoyed the books alot more than the movies 😊 I'll have to check out the others you suggested
@mytwistedsoul
The books WERE better! But I also really enjoyed the original animated movie, and the first live action one. I was kinda meh on the Dawn Treader movie. lol
@jesusredeemedme2425 Thank you so much for the tag! 🙂 Tbh there's a lot of kids books and ya books read here the all time. The all time favorite is Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe.
It's not scary at all and guaranteed to make you laugh. Follow it up with Holiday Inn
And then The Celery Stalks at Midnight to finish
They're "go to" laugh out loud books here for kids and adults
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Ihope you know it was a really bad idea to tag me in this post. I read more books and 2023 than most kids my age have read in a life time (It was 147)
So kids books. How young are we talking? I'll give a like little pick for each selective age group
So I would say older like 7+ I would recommend Percy Jackson. Beware you will probably hyperfixate. The main charecter has adhd so it's written in a way that I find quite enjoyable to read even when my focus is dead (I have adhd)
There is the anamorphs series. I've actually only read one of these, it's about kids who turn into animals? The cover art is always cool, it was written by my favorite author, Micheal Grant, and his wife.
I'd also recommend James patterson. His books make look long and daunting but the books contain doodles and they are funny! The ifunny series is 10/10, so is pottymouth and stupid.
I guess we are getting a little bit more younger kid generated I'm not even sure Im just going down my list
I was obsessed with the Judy moody books! Like all of them! There is a movietop, it's awesome!
There is also dear dumb diary that I still read to this day because it's way way way too funny!!!
I was also obsessed with these fairy books by daisy meadows
Gotta drive part 2 coming laterrr
@AvyIsKing Percy Jackson! Hyper fixated is putting it mildly 😅 Loved those books!
@mytwistedsoul
ive lived those books more times than i can count 😅 they hold such precious memories for me and that makes them 10x bette
@AvyIsKing That would definitely make them better and would keep you going back to read them again and again 😊 Those are magical books that draw us back like that and give us such wonderful memories 💙
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I can't wait for part 2!!! <3
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I got them written out on my phone, so i can post tomorrow 😅
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Yay!!! <3
https://www.toppr.com/guides/english/english-literature/
I'm not good at this. Try the link but idk if there are picture themed reading books of them or not. Check out if you like.
