Tuesday, November 05, 2013

bookworm

When we had settled into our seats on the plane I handed him a brand new copy of Astro Boy. For the entire month we were away it wasn't far from his reach. When sightseeing became boring and walking tired his feet, he would find the nearest step or chair, settle in and start reading.

posted by: Jodi

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  1. Preeti DubeyNovember 6, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    What a lovely composition!

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  2. AmandaNovember 6, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    How sweet... and a lovely capture x

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  3. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Is he actually reading it - or looking at the pictures. I'm having real trouble getting Charlie to read and he is 7. Tips please x

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    1. GNovember 6, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      I had a brother who was a slow reader, and we used to read chapter books to him to get him interested in the stories enough to read - I can recommend 'holes' by Louis Sachar, or an oldie - Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'brien.. I also used to work in early childhood education and we always tried to foster a love of stories - both telling them and hearing them, and the love for reading follows on from that. So don't worry too much! Hope this is some help. x

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  4. UnknownNovember 6, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    I love love love this picture. So simple yet it shows so much. Great shot!

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  5. tinajoNovember 6, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Reading children is the best thing, it always makes me smile when I see my kiddos with a book! :-)

    http://tinajoathome.com/

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  6. Emma PerryNovember 6, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Can't beat a quiet moment alone with a beautiful book.

    Lou - don't panic. He'll pick it up in his own time. In the meantime, you might find these useful tips from author Paul Jennings to be of great use ... http://www.mybookcorner.com.au/articles/956-paul-jennings

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  7. GNovember 6, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Jodi, this picture is stunning. I love candid captures. x

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  8. AnonymousNovember 6, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Love that Che loves Astro Boy.
    My eldest wants to write comics so I have a soft spot for them.

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  9. PetaNovember 6, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Jodi - can I ask where you purchased the book? My middle son is inhaling books at the moment and I am sure he would love this one?

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  10. JodiNovember 6, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I got it from The Book Depository. Just search "Astro Boy Tezuka" - lots to choose from. They are comic books so not a lot of words but great for early readers. Tezuka has also done a series of comics on Buddha's life - they're fascinating! x

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  11. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Astro Boy for the win! x

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