What watery adventure did you like best?
Julia: "I liked the mermaid one, but not the pirates."
Gabe: "I liked the parts with the pirates... because they are boys!"
Mom's notes: Lucky Martha, Jane, Mark, and Katherine have stumbled upon magic again! Julia and Gabe were taken up with the adventure, danger, and fun of this second Eager book.
I will note that these books are not especially easy to read aloud, with the extensive vocabulary and references to events and times that the kids are unfamiliar with. But I think this just provides for more learning opportunities! We don't breeze through Eager's books, but rather take our time to enjoy the quality writing and intricate stories. And just as my kids surprised me with their attentiveness during Five Children and It, they follow Eager's dated tales with great interest and without difficulty. I believe we should give children the benefit of the doubt when reading aloud, and assume they can follow a story even if it isn't as fast-paced as some they are used to from today's culture. Why not fill their minds and hearts with wonderful, powerful, memorable stories while we have the chance?
Mom's notes: Lucky Martha, Jane, Mark, and Katherine have stumbled upon magic again! Julia and Gabe were taken up with the adventure, danger, and fun of this second Eager book.
I will note that these books are not especially easy to read aloud, with the extensive vocabulary and references to events and times that the kids are unfamiliar with. But I think this just provides for more learning opportunities! We don't breeze through Eager's books, but rather take our time to enjoy the quality writing and intricate stories. And just as my kids surprised me with their attentiveness during Five Children and It, they follow Eager's dated tales with great interest and without difficulty. I believe we should give children the benefit of the doubt when reading aloud, and assume they can follow a story even if it isn't as fast-paced as some they are used to from today's culture. Why not fill their minds and hearts with wonderful, powerful, memorable stories while we have the chance?
