Our Favorite Books
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Shel Silverstein is a genius indeed…
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To my kids, the best book is Lafcadio The Lion who shot back by Shel Silverstein ! They think that this book is much better than the giving tree.
Read about the book in my blog :
http://tamarindphonics.blogspot.com/2010/03/picture-books-from-my-home-library.html
My girl laughs non-stop when she reads the book, it is absolutely brilliant ! -
Hi Tamarind,
I love your blog. and already save it as favourite... :celebrate: -
HyperKiasu:
Hi Tamarind,
I love your blog. and already save it as favourite... :celebrate:
I am glad that you enjoy my blog
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all the books you recommended must be great books. although i haven't read all of them, i will either borrow or buy for my kids to read. adults can also read and learn along the way... i will follow ur blog faithfully.... :udawoman:
one quick question: do u apply some strategy of \"from Reading to Writing\" for ur DD?
my DS (P1) loves reading too but writing is a bit raw for him... -
HyperKiasu:
Since I teach both phonics and sight words at the same time, when my kids are reading very well, they naturally know how to write their own stories. I did not have to teach them how to write. All I have done is to have lots of pencils and papers around, so when they feel bored (because we have no PSPs at home), they start to daydream, and when they have some inspiration they will write the stories down.all the books you recommended must be great books. although i haven't read all of them, i will either borrow or buy for my kids to read. adults can also read and learn along the way... i will follow ur blog faithfully.... :udawoman:
one quick question: do u apply some strategy of \"from Reading to Writing\" for ur DD?
my DS (P1) loves reading too but writing is a bit raw for him...
A child who knows phonics very well will be very confident in spelling words. Reading lots of good story books will inspire the child to think of her own stories to write
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:peekaboo: calling Autumnbronze, Duriz and all Lit lovers
I just finished reading this book, \"Major Pettigrew's Last Stand\", which I borrowed from the library. The whole time I was reading the book, I kept thinking how you would enjoy reading this book too.
It's a charming and delightful book set in a picturesque English village, filled with quirky characters. The protagonist is a cantankerous old man rediscovering a new life and love whilst trying to preserve honour, duty and traditions.
You can read the review on
http://www.amazon.com/Major-Pettigrews-Last-Stand-Novel/dp/1400068932/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1285158489&sr=8-1
A refreshing change from mystery, thrillers, vampires and chick lit type books.
Love this book and its wonderful storyline. -
Blobbi:
Wah Blobbi, why the books u read so cheem one?! :salute: :udawoman:These days, I can't read fiction. Best books I've read:
Blood & Oil, Manucher and Roxane Farmanfarman.
Manucher Farmanfarman (family name means Prince of Princes) comes from a line of royalty in Iran. he was instrumental to, I can't remember his exact words, the rape of his country's oil reserves by the British in the early 20th century. The narrative is personal - this guy is an old world charmer who's opening line talks of attending a meeting for ambassadors (that's what he was) and meeting with wives (not his), with hungry eyes. Anyway, I felt so enraged with the treatment that the Brits meted out to their \"sovereign\" properties.
The Orientalist, Tom Reiss
A semi-biography of a mysterious writer of a book Tom Reiss came across while in Soviet Central Asia. As it unfolds, it's clear the man, Kurbin Said, was a Jew trying to run away from his own identity when being Jewish was a mark of death. It paints a picture of how Central Asian Jews, Muslims, Christians lived together before revolution tore them apart.
Now reading Uranium Wars by Amir Aczel. About how Uranium was discovered, how nuclear fission was discovered. Are we at the forefront of mass renewable energy? Very exciting!
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schweppes:
Sounds real interesting Schweppes. Thanks for the recommendation :love::peekaboo: calling Autumnbronze, Duriz and all Lit lovers
I just finished reading this book, \"Major Pettigrew's Last Stand\", which I borrowed from the library. The whole time I was reading the book, I kept thinking how you would enjoy reading this book too.
It's a charming and delightful book set in a picturesque English village, filled with quirky characters. The protagonist is a cantankerous old man rediscovering a new life and love whilst trying to preserve honour, duty and traditions.
You can read the review on
http://www.amazon.com/Major-Pettigrews-Last-Stand-Novel/dp/1400068932/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1285158489&sr=8-1
A refreshing change from mystery, thrillers, vampires and chick lit type books.
Love this book and its wonderful storyline.
Going to Bishan Library next few days, will most def check it out :celebrate:
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