Recommended English Books

[sunshinelove]

Hi TAS,


Can you recommend some books for a P4 kid who likes reading but is still reading quite basic level books like gerinimo stilton?

[Blessedmum]

Oh yes, since Sunshinelove mentioned, my son likes Geronimo Stilton Books too. He finds the books interesting and funny. And he reads Beast Quest… wonder if these are good books?

[The Alternative Story]

sunshinelove:

Hi TAS,


Can you recommend some books for a P4 kid who likes reading but is still reading quite basic level books like gerinimo stilton?

Hi sunshinelove,

These are some of our recommendations for P4 kids that
we have talked about before:

1) Charlie Bone series (there are 7 books in total with
the latest 8th book just released)

Charlie Bone can enter into people's photographs and hear and
see what the people in the photograph experience, through
this gift, he meets other gifted children and finds out that his father
who he thought was dead was actually hypnotized and held against
his will in the school Charlie Bone has been sent to. However, his
father does not recognize him and Charlie must do all he can to
help his father.

2) The touchstone by Andrew Norriss

A boy meets with an 'alien' from another planet that needs his help
urgently but in order to help her, he has to access something
called a touchstone that can answer any question of his but he
has to use it wisely. Through the touchstone, he tries to find
out how he can bring his parents back together, how he can help
his friend invent the best rocket etc but things are not as simple
as they appear to be and some things start to go very wrong.

3) Spiderwick Chronicles

A family moves into their aunty's house at the edge of a forest.
There at the house, one of the twin boys discovers a book that
unlocks the secrets of the forest and through a special spectacles,
he is able to see the creatures that occupy the forest and want to take
over the house. He has to read through the book, find out how
to protect his family and visit his 'mad' aunt to find out what
actually happened in the house years ago to save his family.

Where to get the books: We do sell them and you can visit our
link to find out more:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7586&start=20

These are some more recommendations:

1) Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the award-winning author of 'The Graveyard
Book'. While 'The Graveyard Book' is meant more for
upper primary students, 'Odd and the Frost Giants' is meant
for Pri 2-4 students. While Percy Jackson borrows from Greek
mythology (Zeus, Poisedon etc), Odd and the Frost Giants borrows
from Norse mythology (the Vikings).

Percy Jackson fans will also like this book especially if they are
younger (8-10 yrs old).

In this rather touching story, Odd loses his father in an accident
and he injures his own leg badly when a tree falls over on him
and he becomes lame. His mother remarries and his step-father
dislikes him.

Odd runs away into the woods and then he finds 3 animals who need
his help to take back their kingdom from the Frost Giants. These 3
animals are actually gods who have been transformed by the Frost
Giants into animals. Together with the 3 animals, Odd must use his
wit and his cheerful nature to somehow outwit the Frost Giants.

Where to get it: Amazon.com

TAS

[The Alternative Story]

Blessedmum:

Oh yes, since Sunshinelove mentioned, my son likes Geronimo Stilton Books too. He finds the books interesting and funny. And he reads Beast Quest.... wonder if these are good books?

Hi Blessedmum,

Beast Quest books are not too bad, the language used is rather
descriptive and it manages to capture the children's imagination.

However, it appeals to children and not us adults because the
plot changes a bit too fast and the flow of the story is rather
disjointed. I think children like it as they grow up in an
internet-savvy generation where everything is fast paced
and things they see on screen (tv, computer games) change
very quickly.

There is nothing wrong with a book like that as the author
probably understand the way this generation thinks.
However, when it comes to writing, the children may also
write in a similar way and not have a clear, logical
storyline.

Hence, it would be good for them to read other books as well.

TAS

[jeestan]

Hi TAS,


Are the Chris Ryan books you recommended before suitable for P2 boys who can read 39 clues?

[always learning]

Like most parents, my wife and me struggle to find time to teach our daughter. So, we look for solutions that can help my daughter cultivate good habits. Beside her usual preschool lessons, we send her to enrichment courses on weekends. Very tiring for parents and kid.


I travel to China pretty often. I found this very affordable reading pen, couple with various Chinese book titles (over 500 books suitable for all ages of children) by almost all major Chinese book publishers, it can read to my daughter while my wife and me are busy at work. My domestic helper could not teach my daughter Chinese. Best part is native Chinese speaker is narrating the stories. Almost every page has interactive games that prompt the young mind with numerous questions to explore answers that are found on the page. When the correct answer is selected, the reading pen compliment the young one. If the incorrect answer is selected, the reading pen will encourage the kids to continue the search.

I start mine at the age of 3. She is 5 now and her command of the Chinese language is above her peers in school. Her pronunciation is accurate and her choice of Chinese words is also much wider. She used it whenever she is riding in the back seat of our car and before going to bed.

I have not seen anything similar in Singapore. I thought of sharing this reading solution to help our busy Singaporean parents strengthen our kids' interest in the Chinese language.

Make no mistake that this solution can replace other teaching methods in the marketplace. They are all complimenting products and services. Parents just need to choose wisely based on our budget and the potential benefits.

If you are interested to get hold of one, reply to this message so I can provide you with more information. My email is [email protected]. Help spread it to others who may find it helpful. The more people interested, the price will be lower. Otherwise, thank you for your time.

[shuting28]

always learning:

Like most parents, my wife and me struggle to find time to teach our daughter. So, we look for solutions that can help my daughter cultivate good habits. Beside her usual preschool lessons, we send her to enrichment courses on weekends. Very tiring for parents and kid.


I travel to China pretty often. I found this very affordable reading pen, couple with various Chinese book titles (over 500 books suitable for all ages of children) by almost all major Chinese book publishers, it can read to my daughter while my wife and me are busy at work. My domestic helper could not teach my daughter Chinese. Best part is native Chinese speaker is narrating the stories. Almost every page has interactive games that prompt the young mind with numerous questions to explore answers that are found on the page. When the correct answer is selected, the reading pen compliment the young one. If the incorrect answer is selected, the reading pen will encourage the kids to continue the search.

I start mine at the age of 3. She is 5 now and her command of the Chinese language is above her peers in school. Her pronunciation is accurate and her choice of Chinese words is also much wider. She used it whenever she is riding in the back seat of our car and before going to bed.

I have not seen anything similar in Singapore. I thought of sharing this reading solution to help our busy Singaporean parents strengthen our kids' interest in the Chinese language.

Make no mistake that this solution can replace other teaching methods in the marketplace. They are all complimenting products and services. Parents just need to choose wisely based on our budget and the potential benefits.

If you are interested to get hold of one, reply to this message so I can provide you with more information. My email is [email protected]. Help spread it to others who may find it helpful. The more people interested, the price will be lower. Otherwise, thank you for your time.

Hi always learning, i'm interested in e product. if u don't mind, pls PM me w more info. TIA

[CMF]

Hi TAS


My son is in P1 and is an avid reader of all types of books. Lately he is into reading about Greek myths, legends & mythology. Other than the books published by Usborne in these genre, are there other such books you can recommend which are age appropriate for him? Thanks.

[Leanne]

Hello TAS,


Could you please recommend my primary five son who loves to read but run out of title.His favourite story book is the one that u recommended to him, GONE by michael grant.Do u have any more books that is of similar kind to recommend?thanks.


Cheers
Leanne

[The Alternative Story]

jeestan:

Hi TAS,


Are the Chris Ryan books you recommended before suitable for P2 boys who can read 39 clues?

Hi jeestan,

Chris Ryan books are a little more difficult than 39 clues in terms
of the language used. Perhaps you could wait till your child is in
P3-P4?

TAS