Read Across America
Last week was Read Across America week.
H's elementary school celebrated by getting a book vending machine. I cannot imagine anything cooler than this. Your teacher may award you with a coin for any sort of good behavior and then you get a free book!
He dressed up as Narwhal and his trusty sidekick Jelly from Ben Clanton's adorable books.. I highly recommend them. Not only did the kids love them but I loved reading them
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series created by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney - because of the comedy
Bad Kitty series by author Nick Bruel - because they are interesting
Last Kids on Earth series by author Max Brallier - beaucase of the adventure
They also had a 'dress like your favorite book character day'
Speaking of kids books I thought I'd share some books recommended by the kids
H's current faves are
Bad Kitty series by author Nick Bruel - because they are interesting
Last Kids on Earth series by author Max Brallier - beaucase of the adventure
he is a man of many words as you can see.. he actually is.. no mute button on this kid but he was not interested in my questions.
D's current favs are
Everything Rick Riordan especially the Percy Jackson series - because of the adventure and Percy's bravery.
Mastermind series by author Gordon Korman - beaucase of the plot twists and cliffhangers
Land of Stories by author Chris Colfer - because it's a great fake reality to go to and forget about everything else.
If I were a kid, I would LOVE those book vending machines and dressing up as favourite literary characters! And, boys, good book choices! I've actually read 3 Rick Riordan books -- the Magnus Chase series involving Norse mythology. What a marvelous writer he is!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved having book vending machines and dressing up in my favorite character when I was a kid. It is awesome that both of your sons are such avid readers. There are so many fascinating books for them out now, I'm kind of jealous. I read a couple of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and they were very funny. Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteThat vending machine is so cool! I loved reading as a kid and still do!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
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That vending machine is the coolest thing ever. The Narwhal series is really fun and Rick Riordan is a fantastic middle grade author.
ReplyDeleteThey should have invented it earlier so more kids would be inspired! There is nothing like a good book to escape and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic is that book vending machine! Also, full marks for H's costume, which is absolutely brilliant! xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! What a cool event! It's so fun to see what books your kids are reading and enjoying. I love Rick Riordan.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I love the idea of read across America and book vending machines. I've been a big reader since elementary school.
ReplyDeleteMy daughters LOVED Land of Stories
ReplyDeleteOh very cute books darling
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThat must be the coolest vending machine ever! I love it when children enjoy a book, or two, or many.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of many of those. Love the book vending machine.
ReplyDeleteA book vending machine is very cool.
ReplyDeleteHe's seriously so adorable! His smile lights up a room!
ReplyDeleteShauna
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That book vending machine is one of the neatest things I've seen in a long time!!
ReplyDeleteWell done boys!
ReplyDeleteA book vending machine is such a cool and fun way to encourage kids to read.
ReplyDeleteThe book vending machine is really a great idea, and I love to see children reading books!
ReplyDeleteOMG, that is the coolest. Do you get to keep the book or is like a library book??
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Jodie
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That's so amazing to have a book vending machine! So great that your kids love to read.
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For whatever reason Google is not signing me in. I LOVE the book vending machine, that is so much fun!!! My son LOVED Rick Riordian, The Bad Kitty, and Gordon Korman when he was your boys ages! They would probably like Andrew Clements if you all have not tried him.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of a book vending machine! These sound like great reads for the boys. :)
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A book vending machine I LOVE this!! This is the coolest, what a great way to get kids interested in books. And the Narwhal costume you created was brilliant. Love to see him so excited by books! Good job!
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a brilliant idea, I love it! Reading is so good for kids, it is so important xx
ReplyDeleteJanet
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So wonderful to have a love of reading, my daughter has that big time and is in her 30's, she is going to Yale right now getting her doctorate, it is good that he has a wide range of things he likes too :). I love that book vending machine idea!
ReplyDeleteA book vending machine is so cool!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I absolutely love the idea of a book vending machine!
ReplyDeleteHe looks so excited about his books!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
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What a marvelous idea!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading when I was a kid.
Happy Tuesday, Hena.
Oh my, I LOVE the narwhal costume.... and the idea of a vending machine for books -- very creative! And thanks for this roundup of books for kids. For one, it's reassuring to see kids enjoying reading, and for another, these are often some of my favorite books to read myself! Great smiles here, from everybody!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a book vending machine! Your kids will always be smart being good readers and liking books! I love Diary of a Wimpy Kid myself.
ReplyDeleteyour sons look very happy with books....
ReplyDeleteThat book vending machine is so neat!! My boys and I really enjoyed almost all of Gordon Korman's books as well as being HUGE Rick Riordan fans. My oldest son loved the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series; despite not liking reading most of the time. Another series he really enjoyed was the Treasure Hunter series by James Patterson and The Thirteen Story Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths.
ReplyDeleteThat vending machine is a great idea! My daughter read a lot of books when she was younger. My son...not so much!!!
ReplyDeleteTHis is so awesome, Hena! THat's great that your kids love reading too:) My kids used to love Diary of a Wimpy Kid as well!
ReplyDeleteI love that they focus on reading week in such a fun way. And that vending machine is terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea that vending machine program is! I did not get into reading until a little later, maybe in my teens. I wished I would have gotten into it sooner.
ReplyDeleteOh wow that book vending machine is so cool! My kids loved Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson books. I'm glad they are still going strong!
ReplyDeleteThe vending machine is such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
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Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! My daughter's school took part too, but my daughter didn't want to participate in any of the theme days this year--she's feeling too old, I think. A book vending machine sounds really cool. I wish her school had one of those! I hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love to see kids reading and programs that encourage them to do so. My son read a lot of those books when he was younger.
ReplyDeleteThat book vending machine is such a great idea and a fun way to encourage kids to read!
ReplyDeleteJulia x
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I can't get past the book vending machine... that is EPIC! :)
ReplyDeleteMy girls participated in this as well. What a cool idea for the book vending machine!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I didn't know there was such a thing as a book vending machine. That is so cool. I love that both of your boys are such big readers. I'm actually reading the Percy Jackson series for fun right now and can see why it's so popular.
ReplyDeleteThe book vending machine is such a cool idea! I think it will help encourage kids read more!
ReplyDeleteJill - Doused in Pink
This is a wonderful post and your son is so sweet. I love his narwhal costume, what a great idea to encourage children to become great readers. Thank you for sharing such a lovely event..
ReplyDeleteThe big array of books that the present kids have access to...... During my time it was Enid Blyton, Enid Blyton, Enid Blyton.
ReplyDeleteThat narwhal outfit is genius and I love the book vending machine.
ReplyDeleteDuring lockdown I used to leave a box of books on the drive with a sign for passers-by to help themselves, they'd often leave books they'd finished in return. I'd go insane if I didn't have access to books! xxx
That book vending machine is AWESOME! I've never seen anything like it! I would have absolutely loved that as a kid. As it is, I still enjoy perusing the children's book sections of stores because reading was so magical when I was a kid! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that your kids like to read! Love the idea of the book vending machine in the school.
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