Children's Book Clubs

[priyabradfield]

So, I'm interested in starting a book club at my kids' elementary school as a PTA-sponsored activity. Not sure exactly how to structure it, other than split into three groups - Kindergarten; 1-2 grades; 3-5 grades. I've been researching online, so I can present this idea at the next PTA executive meeting on Jan 12th, and found a few great

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[disneys_belle]

Hi Priya! Long time, no chat. But, I had to chime in. Bailey says the best gift he got for Hanukkah this year was a book. I can't even remember the title...I just picked it up, read the back, and it sounded like something he'd like. He just turned 9, is in 4th grade, and loves to read. That makes me happy because I love to read too!

[priyabradfield]

Isn't that awesome? They are getting so big!

[xpapergirl]

Im sure Cheyanne would recommend The Riddle and The Naming.

She cant stop talking about them when she reads them. No thoughts on the book club though. It sounds like a great idea!

[priyabradfield]

Just read the descriptions on Amazon...looks cool! We'll check them out on our next trip to the bookstore. Thanks!

[ayslinn]

Aidan loved Coraline and can't wait for the movie! We all read City of Ember and its sequels. The movie was in theaters for about a minute in October -- we missed it, but it will be released on video at the end of this month

[priyabradfield]

Yeah, wtf, I totally missed City of Ember in the theaters! Here I am still waiting. LOL Chris is going to get it on netflix.

We were looking into the Inkheart series by C. Funke...we'll check out Thief Lord too. I didn't know that China Mieville wrote anything for kids!

I want to know more about the reading program you guys have!

[tvlbhat]

have you seen this site??

http://www.saffrontree.org/

[priyabradfield]

Cool! They haven't updated since November 7th - do you know if they are just on hiatus?