tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post4875034725274365699..comments2024-03-11T07:02:20.237+01:00Comments on Read Aloud Dad : Remember, You Are Not Alone!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-40516314913579814672013-03-24T00:52:57.078+01:002013-03-24T00:52:57.078+01:00Hi Karen!
Hats off to your precocious 6-year old...Hi Karen! <br /><br />Hats off to your precocious 6-year old who is a fantastic example of the incredible genius of young children. <br /><br /><br />We are often slow to catch up with kids - they are not bound by the chains of convention as we are. <br /><br />Enjoy reading with your amazing kids, they sound adorable! <br /><br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @30c7b71eb62f79642c22d27fea685ed7:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-14920415177194323812013-03-22T08:36:43.457+01:002013-03-22T08:36:43.457+01:00Hi Katherine!
Wow, you are amazing! No wonder th...Hi Katherine! <br /><br />Wow, you are amazing! No wonder that your older trio have such a voracious apetite for books - they are hooked. <br /><br />Amazing, your 8-year old is already enjoying Tom Sawyer .. that is something that I was asking myself about (the age when I can read the book to them). <br /><br />Oh, when your mouth gets all dry and cottony .. that is the sign that everything is going perfectly. <br /><br />You are an amazing mom! <br /><br />A bit hug from <br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />PS: If you have the time, send us here a list of your all-time favorite read alouds - that are fun even after 15 years! <br /><br />Re: @google-e036f48d0415173c702e2757180dda33:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-36387682748184290212013-03-21T22:01:53.679+01:002013-03-21T22:01:53.679+01:00Yes, after 15 years of reading the same picture bo...Yes, after 15 years of reading the same picture books over and over again with each new child, I'm a little weary of evening storytime. But,I know it does them good because I've got 3 older readers who have voracious appetites for books. Right now in between the little kid books for the 4 and 6 year olds we are reading Tom Sawyer, my 8 year old loves it, even with all the antiquated language and description. For school we are reading aloud stories of battles from WWII, he doesn't want me to stop,but my mouth gets all dry and cottony after 30 minutes.katherinecollins2000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-18689028352410479222013-03-19T22:23:30.469+01:002013-03-19T22:23:30.469+01:00Hi! I was wondering if I could have your permissio...Hi! I was wondering if I could have your permission to print this post in our non-profit magazine for home schooling families? Let me know!TobyLauren Burgessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-91442436678730159392013-03-18T16:33:08.968+01:002013-03-18T16:33:08.968+01:00Hi Jacqueline,
Thank you so much for sharing yo...Hi Jacqueline, <br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your own experiences! It can be a struggle sometimes, but we are not alone! :-)<br /><br /><br />Plus, thanks to children's book authors for great books that make it all much easier. <br /><br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br /><br />Re: @google-f96e60e05377662ba788f978e5a21dbc:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-46604080198827710852013-03-18T15:48:46.399+01:002013-03-18T15:48:46.399+01:00I struggle with this issue during the storytimes t...I struggle with this issue during the storytimes that I do. Thanks Read Aloud Dad for letting me know that parents struggle too.Jacqueline Pinnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-1816302193022136542013-03-17T22:31:29.950+01:002013-03-17T22:31:29.950+01:00Thanks for your words PragmaticMom,
Your vote of...Thanks for your words PragmaticMom,<br /><br /><br />Your vote of confidence is much appreciated! <br /><br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br /><br /><br />Re: @twitter-100818788:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-26081313675623666442013-03-17T19:16:57.783+01:002013-03-17T19:16:57.783+01:00Good advice to raise readers! Keep at it. I agree!...Good advice to raise readers! Keep at it. I agree!PragmaticMomhttp://twitter.com/pragmaticmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-5980395988105713232013-03-16T18:36:53.545+01:002013-03-16T18:36:53.545+01:00Hi Lauren,
Thanks so much for your beautiful mess...Hi Lauren,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your beautiful message and for the words of encouragement, they mean the world! <br /><br />Congratulations to your husband for playing such an integral part in your read aloud adventure. <br /><br />For the record, my wife is also a hard-working sailor on our read aloud ship!<br /><br />I can't wait to read your next book recommendations! <br /><br />You (and 365 Great Children's Books) are a light that shines to remind us what this is all about. <br /><br />A big hug from <br /><br />Read Aloud Dad <br /><br />Re: @6face3deee7333c8730963f315f05c9e:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-19343532380319529132013-03-16T14:38:41.785+01:002013-03-16T14:38:41.785+01:00I'm speechless! Really, Read Aloud Dad, thank...I'm speechless! Really, Read Aloud Dad, thank you for your incredibly kind words. More importantly, though, thank you for what you do -- for us, your followers and fellow readers, and most of all, for your children! Your reading aloud to them makes more of a difference than they will ever know, and some day they'll look back so fondly on all of those times you spent curled up together with a book. Keep up the amazing work! <br /><br /><br />I'm so humbled and thrilled that I've helped inspire you. Please know that you have done the same for me! And, for the record, my husband is usually the one who reads to our son at bedtime (while I'm in reading with our daughter.) They've been reading Magic Tree House books at a rate of about one per day :)<br /><br /><br />Thank you again for the lovely shout out. Happy reading!<br /><br /><br />:) LaurenLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-76763117151215459702013-03-16T13:26:06.168+01:002013-03-16T13:26:06.168+01:00Thank you Amy!
You made me laugh when you said th...Thank you Amy!<br /><br />You made me laugh when you said that you often have your library card maxed out at 75 books! Wow! <br /><br />It is such a great truth that many of the books that are coming out - are pure fluff and often not better than a collection of words and sentences. The emotions are lacking. There is no depth. <br /><br />We are humans, not simple reading machines that can be satisfied with a mere hint of feeling and humanity.<br /><br />Congratulations on your joint efforts with your husband to make the childhoods of your three kids deep, emotional and more meaningful. <br /><br />Thanks for inspiring me Amy! <br /><br /><br />A very big hug!<br /><br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @ad4053afc514b61246cb0c4bee0fd8b3:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-4433376060467612752013-03-16T12:58:05.400+01:002013-03-16T12:58:05.400+01:00Hi Bookpusher!
I am always surprised when I read...Hi Bookpusher! <br /><br />I am always surprised when I read beautiful comments like yours. It's like - Wow! Another kindred spirit somewhere in the world! <br /><br />Let me tell you - I love your read aloud rule (a given book can not be read unless all family members are present)! It makes reading aloud so much more a "family affair", not simply a daily task. <br /><br />I take a leaf out of your book. I never read chapter books aloud - to just one of my kids. It is important to make sure that we do not exclude any of our kids (or family members!) <br /><br /><br />Loved the story about your children reading aloud with expression and pacing ... it made me emotional!<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment!<br /><br /><br />A big hug <br /><br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @b27fc2c551048a83dbea73443e40f992:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-64217289583164719542013-03-16T04:23:12.711+01:002013-03-16T04:23:12.711+01:00I love your writing and sharing about the passion ...I love your writing and sharing about the passion of reading aloud. Thank you, thank you. <br />There were times in our home that we had a family agreement that a given book (Winn Dixie was one) could not be read unless all family members were present. When dad was traveling it was a bit difficult, but did make the resumption that much more delicious! When I first heard each of my children read aloud with expression and pacing as much a part of the story as the words and illustrations...my heart fluttered.Bookpushernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-24778061690613184732013-03-16T03:46:08.337+01:002013-03-16T03:46:08.337+01:00I am always happy to get your posts with recommend...I am always happy to get your posts with recommended books in my email box! You are not the only one out there reading to your children! I normally have my library card maxed out at 75 books (mostly for children's books). I find it a shame that so many of the books on the shelves and new books coming out are a waste of time and no fun to read. I also am sad that it seems like some of the older books with such good stories are hard to find through the library- they are being discarded for the more popular "twaddle". I love children's book lists and book blogs like yours because I want quality, enjoyable books to read to my children ages 9, 8 and 6. I read to them for about a half hour everyday and my husband will a few times a week as well. Keep posting book reviews- I truly appreciate it!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-3953274332503453342013-03-16T01:39:57.413+01:002013-03-16T01:39:57.413+01:00Hi Emma!
It is fabulous that your kids can enjoy...Hi Emma! <br /><br />It is fabulous that your kids can enjoy listening to both parents! As you said, it is the best way to model reading (boys especially benefit from seeing their dads read aloud). <br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time to share this post! <br /><br />A big big hug from <br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br /><br /><br />Re: @8c4caab59c1ece7616e7d59dca9c1c8b:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-50306692533472239222013-03-16T01:16:51.585+01:002013-03-16T01:16:51.585+01:00I love this post. Full of inspiration - I shall be...I love this post. Full of inspiration - I shall be tweeting and google+ing it! <br /><br /><br />I like your idea of having more than one chapter book on the go at one time.<br /><br />My husband and I take it in turns to read to the children - so they always get an equal share ... it's a great way to model reading. We are lucky that we are able to fit that in, most of the time.Emma @ My Book Cornernoreply@blogger.com