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Long-time readers of this blog, and people who know me well, know that there's no "letting" involved when it comes to reading. My philosophy when it comes to children and books is, "let them read what they want." Experience has taught me that children can be trusted to put down a book when it is too advanced or difficult or upsetting for them. In fact, experience has taught me that most "problems

Today NMD had to turn in the first big project of the school year--a pumpkin decorated like a character from a book she read over the summer. It is 100% her work, and I'm pretty proud of the effort she put into it. So without further ado, I present Mallory, from the Spiderwick Chronicles Book 3: The Ironwood Tree! Here's an up close shot of Mallory (sans sword). The pumpkins will be on display

This week NMD and I have combined older titles with newer. While she makes her way through Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater, I have been on picture book duty. Here's the current list, some of which I have already commented on.I read to NMD:1000 Times No, as told by Mr. WarburtonBlueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskeyFunny Farm by Mark TeagueGrumpy Grandpa by Heather Henson, illus. by

I Read to NMD:Egg Drop by Mini GreyStay Away From Rat Boy! by Laurie Lears, illus. by Red HansenTrudy by Henry ColeNMD Read to Me:People Magazine: Special Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato Collector's IssueWe Read Together:Grandfather Buffalo by Jim ArnoskyHmmm....what to make of this week's selection. A mixed bag, to say the least. I had such high hopes for Egg Drop--Traction Man is a favorite here.

It's an even ten this week!NMD read to me:Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again by Dave HorowitzNo Bows! by Shirley Smith Duke, illus. by Jenny MatthsonWorst Best Friend by Alexis O'Neill, illus. by Laura Huliska-BeithI read to NMD:A Book by Mordeicai GersteinBusy Bea by Nancy PoyderLibrary Mouse: a Friend's Tale by Daniel KirkMaybelle, Bunny of the North by Keith PattersonSpoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal,

I've had a lot of fun today reading the different responses to the Well-Read Child's What Are You Reading Meme. This is the third week now that I have been contributing, and I'm enjoying not just the recommendations by all the different bloggers, but the conversations created by the comments left on this blog, and the comments I am leaving for others. One of these comments, which I left for the

NMD Read to MeElephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems I Read to NMDCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, illus. by Ron BarrettDiary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin; illus. by Harry BlissTwo Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival by Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery, illus. by Jean Cassels Wombat Walkabout by Carol Diggory Shields, illus. by Sophie Blackall We Read

Slightly less mutual reading this week, what with the end of the school year and doctor's appointments--curling up separately with chapter books was more the trend. But my daughter and I did manage to share a few fun picture books, as well as a couple of chapters from the wildly amusing Horrid Harry series (who will be returning to this blog soon.)NMD Read to Me:The Doghouse by Jan Thomas Yes Day

So the first week of participation in the Well-Read Child's reading meme breaks down as such:You Read to Me: * Alice the Fairy by David Shannon * Sam Starts School by Barbara Taylor Cork, illus. by Nicola SmeeI Read to You: * Alfie and the Big Boys by Shirley Hughes * Beckoning Cat by Koko Nishizuka, illus by Rosanne Litzinger * Chicken Cheeks by Micahel Ian Black; illus by Kevin

An interesting Meme is taking shape over at The Well-Read Child; starting next Thursday, bloggers from across the kidlitosphere will link up to list what they have been reading over the course of the week. The parameters are pretty broad: a personal reading list, a child's reading list, recommended favorites. The only stipulation is that the meme must relate to kids reading. Well, never wanting