From: Amy Carlson <amybuilds>
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:23:14 -0700 (PDT)

I tend to keep a ready supply of picture books suited to older readers at our house. I search them out, request them at the library and bring them home. My 8 year old and 9 year old will always pick them up and read them.

I think there is something to be said for the idea that an 8 year old can sit down and read a book in one sitting.

It seems that chapter books are pushed both by the school and by peers as what a 8 or 9 year old should be reading. Chapter books are great but I think there is a lot to be said for the short story experience. Especially at this age where attention spans are still forming. I would love to see more picture books suited to older kids out there.

Two recent favorites are:

The Greatest Skating Race by Louise Borden

Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold


Thanks, Amy


Amy Carlson

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