Comments on: Thelma Morris-Lindsey inspires children to read http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2008/04/30/thelma-morris-lindsey-inspires-children-to-read-2/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:30:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Don http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2008/04/30/thelma-morris-lindsey-inspires-children-to-read-2/#comment-1358 Don Thu, 01 May 2008 21:50:42 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.wordpress.com/?p=370#comment-1358 Thanks. I've been wondering about this myself. My son, 6-years-old, reads very well, and is required to read for 15 minutes per day for homework. But I don't think he really likes to read; He does it because he has to. He reads the words, but isn't really concerned what the stories are about, and grumbles if there's too many words to wade through. I thought I'd found the answer the other day as he read Dave Pilky's (name?) Captain Underpants. He read and laughed out loud several times. But he could care less whether it's Captain Underpants or Junie B., as long as he can quit after 15 minutes, his required time. Thanks. I’ve been wondering about this myself. My son, 6-years-old, reads very well, and is required to read for 15 minutes per day for homework. But I don’t think he really likes to read; He does it because he has to. He reads the words, but isn’t really concerned what the stories are about, and grumbles if there’s too many words to wade through.

I thought I’d found the answer the other day as he read Dave Pilky’s (name?) Captain Underpants. He read and laughed out loud several times. But he could care less whether it’s Captain Underpants or Junie B., as long as he can quit after 15 minutes, his required time.

]]> By: Doret http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2008/04/30/thelma-morris-lindsey-inspires-children-to-read-2/#comment-1356 Doret Thu, 01 May 2008 18:50:23 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.wordpress.com/?p=370#comment-1356 As a bookseller I inspire children to read by actually listening to what they have to say. When I ask a kid , What type of books they like? or What's your favorite book? or What do you like to do? I really what to know the answers to these question so I can help the kid find the right book for them. Sometimes it takes time but its totally worth it. I love when a parent comes back looking for another book for their reluctant reader. As a bookseller I inspire children to read by actually listening to what they have to say. When I ask a kid , What type of books they like? or What’s your favorite book? or What do you like to do? I really what to know the answers to these question so I can help the kid find the right book for them. Sometimes it takes time but its totally worth it. I love when a parent comes back looking for another book for their reluctant reader.

]]> By: Amy Bowllan http://thebrownbookshelf.com/2008/04/30/thelma-morris-lindsey-inspires-children-to-read-2/#comment-1348 Amy Bowllan Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:16:27 +0000 http://thebrownbookshelf.wordpress.com/?p=370#comment-1348 In all honesty, Don, that has been a struggle for me -- trying to inspire my children. This post is most helpful, thanks. In all honesty, Don, that has been a struggle for me — trying to inspire my children. This post is most helpful, thanks.

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