I'm always looking for things that are special for just my oldest kiddo. He is the one who always seems to need some more attention, or gets asked to be independent, just because he is the oldest.
We always read books at night, but we often read together with his younger sister too, and we often read many of the same old favorites. I love this part of our night, but I was thinking about a way to do something that felt more grown up for him. I started looking up chapter books for preschoolers and scrolled through a few lists. I instantly recognized a cover that I had seen before, My Father's Dragon. I knew I had several copies of this at school from one of our book club units, so I brought one home last week. This has now become one of my favorite parts of the day. I am so impressed by his curiosity and his comprehension of the book. I read aloud and he asks questions and talks about the main character, Elmer Elevator, as though he is a friend. More than once throughout the day he will refer to the book, or how he can't wait to read at night. We have gotten through 8 chapters and only have 2 left, so of course, now I'm looking for the sequel.
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Natasha
3/21/2022 07:31:26 pm
What a sweet post! I loved reading about how your son refers to the main character as a friend. It sounds like you've started a lovely ritual!
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Cassie
3/21/2022 08:26:57 pm
So true what you said about being the oldest. I love that you found something special to do together. Great book too!
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Lesley
3/22/2022 05:30:54 pm
I love this! And I love that we found the sequel! Keep soaking in every minute together!
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Trina Perez
3/22/2022 06:08:19 pm
I love that you have this time with him. There is so much combined time because there just has to be. It is always awesome to fins a way to connect one on one. Love that he loves it as much as you!
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