My son is learning to read. He's not very impressed with the books that he's sent home from school with. And to be honest I don't blame him! They really are quite dull. I'm sure they're well constructed from an educational viewpoint, but I'm more concerned with making sure my son develops a love of reading.
A lot of the reading books I see are more geared to girls interests so it took a bit of digging to find good books that a boy would enjoy. Of course lots of girls will enjoy these books too.
Now I've found some excellent reading books that he really enjoys and which I'm sure will appeal to lots of boys. These are the books he rushes through his bath to get to and is disappointed if he doesn't get to read if we're out of our normal routine and get home late.
Like many boys my son is fascinated with animals and nature, science and space and Lego, especially the Lego Ninjago theme with Ninjas. He likes to be learning facts about the real world as he reads, or about the imaginary worlds that he loves.
Luckily there are some excellent early reading books that fit with his interests.
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Any other suggestions for early reading books that boys will enjoy?
@sheilamarie. No the kids don't get to choose the early reading books. They come from a reading scheme. It might be different elsewhere but that's how it works for us. I'm sure it's different with older kids too, but it's important not to turn them off reading before they get that far.
Not all books read in school are "boring!" Usually kids get to choose which books they will read from a shelf of options. Some books are chosen for educational reasons, too, but most good teachers know that love of reading comes first.
I think that if a child chooses a book, he or she will be more likely to want to read it. It's great you are going with your sons' interests in choosing books.
It is so important to build this love for books in early years. My parents were thinking the same way you do. School books are pretty much boring. Especially because we are EXPECTED to read them.
My first book I got for a birthday was animal encyclopedia for kids. Lots of pictures, but also some text to read. Maybe that is why I love reading and I use every opportunity to read.
Great article on the subject, and very important subject too!