Story Time with Zane
It's funny how something as seemingly insignificant as recording Zoë reading a book can have such a ripple effect on the rest of my kids. Zane (5), never one to be outdone is selecting and reading books like a madman. He practices alone on the couch and then brings the book to me proclaiming he's ready to read go and get the microphone. He's not at Zoë's reading level yet he remains undaunted in his zest to conquer new words, unfazed by the sibling rivalry that is surely brewing. I've struggled through countless books with him and he's not become frustrated once. I pray it's a trend that continues.
On a recent trip to the library Zane amazed me with his double take, stop what you're doing when you see something familiar recognition of a book by Todd Parr. We own a couple of his books and I suppose there are some in his kindergarten classroom. I asked him how he knew it was a Todd Parr book and he said, "Well, it says it right here on the front." I know, ask a stupid question. But then he went on to explain how almost all of the Todd Parr books use the same bright colors and characters drawn in a particular manner. So I guess you can judge a book by the cover, at least if it's a book by Todd Parr.
So, in light of my son's youthful appreciation of reading and one of his favorite authors this edition of Story Time will be led by none other than Zane. And this week's selection: Things That Make You Feel Good by Todd Parr. I think Zane did a fantastic job on his first effort. And I've got another page for Mr. Parr on the things that make you feel good side.
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Listening to your 5 year old son read a book.
On a recent trip to the library Zane amazed me with his double take, stop what you're doing when you see something familiar recognition of a book by Todd Parr. We own a couple of his books and I suppose there are some in his kindergarten classroom. I asked him how he knew it was a Todd Parr book and he said, "Well, it says it right here on the front." I know, ask a stupid question. But then he went on to explain how almost all of the Todd Parr books use the same bright colors and characters drawn in a particular manner. So I guess you can judge a book by the cover, at least if it's a book by Todd Parr.
So, in light of my son's youthful appreciation of reading and one of his favorite authors this edition of Story Time will be led by none other than Zane. And this week's selection: Things That Make You Feel Good by Todd Parr. I think Zane did a fantastic job on his first effort. And I've got another page for Mr. Parr on the things that make you feel good side.
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Listening to your 5 year old son read a book.
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Sweet! Zane did a great job!
Declan loves Todd Parr books too. My mom bought him The Peace Book when he was a baby. I'd read it to him and he would just kick hi feet and smile and gurgle over the colors.
I love that you do these recordings of your kids reading. Yay reading!
Ah, the Peace Book. That's a story in itself as Zane has figured out a way to solve all crime and end all wars with that one.
I have 3 and the oldest is almost 7 and loves to read all the time. The middle one (almost 5) doesn't care, but the 20 month old always grabs a book, gets up on the sofa next to her brother and turns the pages and babbles as if she is reading out loud.
Watching your children read (or express a love of books) is absolutely in the "things that are Good" category!
Mindi (BlogHopping with coffee)
All Good! And all of mine love books. Well, jury's still out on Zander but he's coming around.
Good work, Zane!
Nice job. Nice.
Blog hopping--HP
Beautiful job, Zane!
Happy Saturday! Blog Hoppin'!
"Margarita Mom"
Wow!!! Great job Zane!!!
I just love listening to these sweet voices (and the giggles too).
Thanks for the smile you have given me.
Excellent reading, I think you've stumbled across a wonderful reading tool here !
Darren--He was beaming with pride.
HP--Thanks. And thanks for hopping through.
Stacey--Zane said thanks.
Maureen--We read a book at the library that he giggled all the way through. I only wish I had recorded that one.
Gary--I had no idea the kids would love it so much. It's keeping me on my toes and exercising my new library card.