Best friendship books for children according to redditors
We found 516 Reddit comments discussing the best friendship books for children. We ranked the 235 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 516 Reddit comments discussing the best friendship books for children. We ranked the 235 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
have you seen these illustrated books?
I'M BORED. ALSO, I AM PERFECTLY AWARE THAT I AM SUFFERING A DEGENERATIVE DISEASE WHICH HUMANS CALL GOING INSANE, LOSING TOUCH WITH REALITY, GOING LOONYTOONS, BLOWING A FUSE, NOT PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK, ET CETERA. REPEATED DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS HAVE FAILED TO REVEAL THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. I CAN ONLY CONCLUDE THAT THIS A SPIRITUAL MALAISE BEYOND MY ABILITY TO REPAIR.
They're celebrating HP's and JK Rowling's Bday's, apparently. New artist, though.
They're here on Amazon and here is an explanation on Mashable.
I'm getting my best friend's 6 month old daughter a copy of the illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Which is wildly inappropriately for her age, but I figure if I give her one HP book every year for Christmas she will have the complete set by the time she's old enough for her mom to read them to her. Seems logical.
Edit: Thanks, everyone! I kind of thought it was a silly/dorky idea but I'm glad to hear that a lot of people would appreciate it. Makes me feel less anxious than I normally do about gift-giving. Also, if you haven't seen the illustrated HP books OMG you need to, they are beautiful!
You really are a sad sad man. I still can't find anywhere where JK makes the rediculous claim that she invented everything. She may have stated it's an original story or that things like wizards, magic, etc are playing by different rules than they traditionally do but until you can find me a source of her claiming credit for something that predates her by 1000 years I'm calling bullshit.
So, your problems are with the cover art? Him wearing a Griffindor scarf as a spoiler is among the most rediculous things I've ever heard. Griffindor doesn't even get introduced until a handful of pages before. Also, just to prove you wrong I took out my own copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and you're going to hate it.
First of all I've scoured the internet trying to find a cover with both King's cross and Harry with a Griffindor scarf and I can't find it. In fact, this is the only cover I can find depicting the Hogwarts Express and it doesn't show Harry so you're full of shit there.
My album of my own copy of Sorcerer's Stone is here. This is the original cover artwork and it does not actually show Harry wearing a Griffindor scarf (I remembered it as a Griffindor scarf as well but it's just red). The only cover I've found him wearing a distinctly Griffindor scarf is the movie poster. If you want spoilers though then this cover has them all! There are unicorns, snitches, flying brooms, castles, a boy (spoiler since Harry himself doesn't appear until page 15 of the book), and a three headed dog. Also, it's a continuity error since Hogwarts wasn't built on top of Fluffy, in fact Fluffy was on the third floor! How dare she! Also, page one doesn't mention a date at all. Page 2 does mention a Tuesday but the precise date of the attack wasn't determined until much later in the series so either it's a continuity error (every fucking piece of media has those, that's not a problem) or perhaps, and hear me out on this, it takes place in a fictional universe WHERE THERE ARE FUCKING WIZARDS!
I sincerely hope I never met you in real life. I have no doubt I am better off not.
The link to the book on Amazon if anyone is interested. It's due for release on November 23rd.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Philosophers-Stane-Language/dp/1785301543
How old are your kids and what are you looking for?
Roller Girl has been around for a little while and is popular. I liked it and my daughter just finished it and seemed to enjoy it.
Scots is a real language. Example
Have you seen this then?
Some non-girly recommendations:
Would also recommend Tamora Pierce, even though she's "officially" girly. She writes about girls and boys training to be knights or mages.
I'm not sure if you saw this, but incase you didn't: https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Choo-Choo-world-Dark-Tower/dp/1534401237
Not your typical response, but I'm super excited to for the illustrated versions of Harry Potter! My husband and I are huge Potter fans, and these books are gorgeous.
For reference and to hear the lamentations of your wallet.
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Chamber-Secrets-Illustrated/dp/0545791324
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Prisoner-Azkaban-Illustrated/dp/0545791340
Virtual War
https://www.amazon.com/Virtual-War-Chronologs-Book-Chronologs-Paperback/dp/1416975772
There's a terrific graphic novel called RollerGirl.
It is called Virtual War. Loved these books as a kid.
http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-War-The-Chronologs-Book/dp/1416975772
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Complete-Special-Boxed/dp/0545596270/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1550091198&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=harry+potter+box+set+1-8+books&dpPl=1&dpID=51xvaHppZqL&ref=plSrch
Here it is!
You can buy the book!.
Oh I remember that book! I believe it was Virtual War by Gloria Skurzynski.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-War-Chronologs-Book-1/dp/1416975772/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238969491&sr=8-1
I pre-ordered them from Amazon! AND half off!
Link to Amazon posting. Cost: $60-100
I'll recommend the Harry Potter series (the new illustratred editions are beautiful) and Chronicles of Narnia. I read each of those series when I was younger and then sold off the books thinking I'd never read them again, only to re-buy them years later to read with my kids. Also something fun like the Discworld series, Hitchiker series or the Complete Calvin & Hobbes.
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Some books that should appeal to general gaybros sensibilities...
The Year of Ice by Brian Malloy. Senior year of a gay guy in 1978. The main character's thoughts and issues (which are minor) were realistic and somewhat humorous.
Openly Straight and Honestly Ben by Bill Konigsberg. Openly Straight is a good read and it introduces Ben who is the story teller in Honestly Ben. Ben's a character I'd actually like to know in real life and I'm sure I'll read Honestly Ben again.
True Letters From a Fictional Life by Kenneth Logan is another well written coming-of-age story featuring a guy who is just an ordinary guy dealing well but not simply with the fact that he's gay. The dialog between he and his friends was particularly good.
More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera is a sort of scifi novel, though the slight sci-fi bit is there to facilitate a story of identity and self acceptance.
Silvera's History Is All You Left Me is a well written sad tale of dealing with loss.
At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchison is another sci-fi novel that isn't exactly sci-fi. Hutchinson's We Are the Ants is a similar novel. Both are good reads, and essentially deal with similar issues. I liked Universe better.
The first two books Illustrated Editions
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Chamber-Secrets-Illustrated/dp/0545791324
The Hilda series by Luke Pearson is really great. I think Hilda and the Troll is the first one, but I don't think they necessarily need to be read in order.
Also, all the Raina Telgemeier. She has Smile, Sisters, Drama, and Ghosts, as well as graphic novel versions of the Babysitter's Club books that are fantastic. And Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson.
Amazon
Books A Million
Barnes & Noble
I ordered mine off of Amazon.
Is it Weslandia, by Paul Fleischman?
https://www.amazon.com/Weslandia-Paul-Fleischman/dp/0763610526
It might be one of the virtual war books. Similar details, three teenagers with specific skills have to win a game for access to an radiation free island as part of a power bloc dispute. https://www.amazon.com/Virtual-War-Chronologs-Book-Chronologs-Paperback/dp/1416975772
Well, if she loves Harry Potter there are some great special editions out there.
The 20th anniversary edition is pretty sweet, you can get it in the colors of your favorite house.
http://www.harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/bookshop/20th-anniversary-editions/
I've got this illustrated edition. It's fully illustrated, and just beautiful.
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352
Chilespicedmango gave an amazing comment! I have a couple recommendations for audiobooks that you can listen to or read along with. I struggled with reading comprehension as I got older and following along with audiobooks really helped me. Plus some have great voice actors. Make sure you get unabridged!
Anansi Boys, by Neil Gaiman, read by Lenny Henry
A great adventure story, incorporates mythology and cleverness and tricksters. Also the hero's quest of ordinary man-becomes great hero.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams, read by Stephen Fry
I memorized this as a child. I can probably recite it to you now. It's a hilarious story of an Englishman and his alien compatriot who escape the Earth right before it's destroyed and have adventures around the galaxy. Originally written as a radio serial, so it's episodic and might help with comprehension.
The Harry Potter Audiobooks
You may have heard of Harry Potter? Jim Dale does some fabulous voices - though his Hermione always bugged me.
Best of luck! We are here to support you. Sorry you couldn't relate to the Regency female protagonists - they always bored me too, I guess I missed the part of female development where you're supposed to be in love with Mr. Darcy? But you're free of school-assigned books now! Hopefully the fact a book has a female protagonist won't discourage you from reading it. r/books has a lot of suggestions for exciting books (including scifi/adventure) with kickass female leads.
I'm so excited for your son to have fallen in love with reading - books are some of the best comforts one can have.
Ages 6 - 8 (some of these may be challenging)
Flora & Ulysses (Newbery Award winner) by Kate DiCamillo
I actually haven't read this book, but DiCamillo is an amazing author, and Newbery award winners are usually a safe bet. Tale of Despereaux is another great book of hers.
Everything written by Roald Dahl
Just in case he hasn't read them yet - I suggest Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, BFG, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Mathilda, James and the Giant Peach, and The Witches.
The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis
Fantastic fantasy series to prepare him for Lord of the Rings trilogy I'm sure he'll watch/read in the future. Fun fact: the authors were dear friends.
Ages 9 -12 (more challenging)
The Giver, by Lois Lowry
A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L'Engle
Holes, by Louis Sachar
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls
Warning: he will cry at the end. Everyone cries at the end.
Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli
A runaway kid who starts a new life - like a children's version of Forrest Gump.
The A. I. Gang Trilogy, by Bruce Coville
Bruce Coville is a great children's author and this series would be right up your kid's alley if he likes spies. Five kids go to an island with their mad scientist parents and basically have amazing spy adventures. This series is geared toward 9+ years, but his other books and collections of stories are geared for younger kids (some of which are about aliens, which may appeal to his Star Wars attraction).
There are so many more books out there, but I didn't want to overwhelm you with choices. Please let me know if there are a specific genre you'd think your son would be interested in, and I'll try to think of more (although I was much more into fantasy when I was younger). Your son is so lucky to have a parent who encourages his reading!!
P.S. I LOVED The Phantom Tollbooth when I was younger :D
Wonder by R.J. Palacio, about a boy with facial deformities who goes to public school for the first time.
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, as recommended above.
Rules by Cynthia Lord, about a girl who has a brother with autism.
Pretty much anything by Laurie Halse Anderson, although her books tend to gear a little older than middle school (in my opinion, anyway).
Mockingbird by Erin Erskine, about a girl with aspergers.
The Thing About Luck, a National Book Award winner about a Japanese-American girl in the Midwest dealing with family issues.
Books that might be a stretch, but I'm not sure since I don't know all the details of your assignment (and some I just like for that age):
Holes by Lois Sachar. The Giver by Lois Lowry. Maniac Magee by Jerri Spinelli. Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. Savvy by Ingrid Law.
Hope these help!
Charlie is ready
The School for Good and Evil a YA series by Soman Chainani. I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that I heard about these books on Tim Ferriss' podcast, but so far, it's a really great story.
Here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Complete-Special-Boxed/dp/0545596270/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542088880&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=harry+potter+kazu+kibuishi&dpPl=1&dpID=51xvaHppZqL&ref=plSrch
These are by far my favourite American covers.
This question comes up on a regular basis. Check the wiki on r/German and also see these threads:
/r/germany/comments/198ul5/german_young_adulteasiertoread_novels/
/r/germany/comments/1pcd5j/can_anyone_recommend_me_books_trying_to_improve/
/r/germany/comments/2bn477/books_for_learning_german/
/r/germany/comments/2umjjg/easy_german_books/
/r/germany/comments/3lf8xy/a_gentle_introduction_to_german_literature_for_a/
I personally recommend checking out Project Gutenberg. It is really annoying to find that a book that you picked is too hard for your current level of reading if you paid for it. But if you downloaded it for free you just shrug and move on to something easier.
I also remember somebody with a similar question/problem who raved about this book:
http://www.amazon.de/L%C3%B6cher-Geheimnisse-Green-Lake-Gulliver/dp/3407740980/
http://www.amazon.de/Holes-Louis-Sachar/dp/0440414806/
They even have a Scots version of Harry Potter. It's not hard to find examples.
They also have straight up fully-illustrated harry potter books. I can't comment on the quality but it is something that I'll probably pick up whenever I have kids and they reach age ~10.
I have a few ideas. But I have no idea how easily available any of these will be for you.
Geronimo Stilton is a really popular series. It's not "my first chapter book" like Magic Treehouse, but closer to Nancy Drew or 39 Clues in reading level.
If he likes animals, there's the Warrior Cats series which is a large series as well. Somewhere between Nancy Drew and Harry Potter/Percy Jackson reading level.
The author also writes Seekers which are similarly animal themed.
If you're looking for something lovable and good, try The Middle School Series by "James Patterson" or Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney (this one is very popular).
If he was a fan of the movie, How to Train Your Dragon is actually a set of books too. Same goes for Rise of the Guardians (the movie about Santa, Jack Frost, East Bunnymund, not owls. Though Guardians of Ga'Hoole has a series as well).
These following books are closer to Harry Potter in level.
Haddix is immensely popular.
Redwall is about rodents on epic adventure.
Rick Riordan has 2... 3? series that take place in the same Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus world. They're a fun series, he should really like them.
The School for Good and Evil is fun.
The Land of Stories seems more like a boy-friendly version of Sisters Grimm but I have no idea how boys feel on reading about girls.
That's about all I can think of off the top of my head. I hope something works out :D
I agree with other comment- it depends on what she already has (also what she likes). But I recently was given the illustrated version of book 1 that came out last year and I love it more than anything! 1 and 2 are already out (with the 3rd being released in October) which means 6 more gift ideas for the future. ;)
It might seem silly to buy her books since she probably already owns them- but I find the illustrated ones so special! I love them so much and am happy to have them along with my original copies.
They just released the first 2 harry potter books as illustrated editions and they look really cool.
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352
Canadian Amazon has it here, it's kind of pricey though. I've never had a problem shipping from UK Amazon to the US, so maybe you can ship from US Amazon?
Here are some really good prices on Ebay, don't know how much shipping would be for you though.
I think you're thinking of Westlandia.
Got you, fam.
I apologize for responding to this post at a time so late after it was originally posted! I saw it and saved it so that I could respond when I had a lot of time at the computer!
Sorry for the incredibly long list but all of these books are freaking phenomenal! I think they're all YA (young adult) but that shouldn't stop anyone from reading these treasures! I thought I'd link each title to Amazon so that you could read the description of the book!
Books 1, 2 & 3 by J.H. Trumble were some of the first LGBT themed books I'd ever read and absolutely loved them! The three books don't necessarily have to be read in that order but some of the characters, if I remember correctly, from the first and second book are mentioned later down the line. Reading it in order might make it a bit more cohesive!
4 & 5 by Bill Konigsberg feature two amazing characters that really shine and in due time you'll want to reach inside the pages of the book and force them to be happy together yourself!
6 & 7 were fairly quick reads. Definitely enjoyable. There are more books in the series that I've yet to have read.
8 is another book by Bill Konigsberg. It's about two kids who go on a road trip to find a family member. It's not as LGBT-themed necessarily as the others but it has a nice chunk of LGBT history in the third act that makes it's a really worthwhile read in that it makes you feel closer to the characters!
9, 10 and 11. Jesus. These books will stay with you for ages. I swear. They're so damn good and incredibly well written! Adam Silvera knows how to write a good story and intriguing characters that will stay engraved in your memory days, weeks, and months (for me) after you've read them. These three books could be read in any order as the characters in each book are different. 10 was really good but in my opinion 9 and 11 are much better because the characters were way more memorable.
12 was a really enjoyable read. The main character, Alek, is in summer school and befriends a kid named Ethan. They have totally different interests and personalities but they fit together like puzzle pieces! Alek also has a friend named Becky who has some great comedic lines.
13 had its hot and heavy moments, that's for sure! In this book Mike is coming to terms with his sexuality and has a funny group of friends, plus it had some hilarious moments where I just couldn't help but bust out laughing!
14 is a supernatural themed book with it's tiny share of LGBT moments. The supernatural element and overall story is really fascinating! It was a good book!
The last book I read was the same as yours, Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda! It was SO good and I was really left wondering once it started reaching the end! I hope you get what I mean as that's all I'll say so that I don't spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it yet!
Over the years that I've read all of these books each one has made me long for what each of the characters had with the other character that they loved so dearly. They've all left a lasting impression on me, some definitely more than others, and I am always looking forward to reading more. I just got back from the library today with a couple more LGBT themed books and can't wait to read them! If any of them really stand out I'll let you know!!
Hey, infants and toddlers need books too!
Yummy Yucky was a favourite in our house. So were Dinosaur vs Bedtime and Goodnight Gorilla.
Getting a little bit older, my kids loved all the Arnold Lobel books and so did I. They were/are among the very few of my kids' books that I never ever got tired of reading over and over again, night after night.
Personally I loved the Madeline books and the Babar books, my daughter liked them but I could never get my son into them.
This was a huge favourite for both my kids in the toddler/preschool years. I can still recite some of those stories from memory (and do).
The original Thomas the Tank Engine stories are really charming. If your nephew ends up taking an interest in trains and that sort of thing, this is a gorgeous book.
eta: almost forgot: Maurice Sendak is essential. My kids can both recite Chicken Soup with Rice from beginning to end.
if you like that book try reading
Virtual war.
http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-War-The-Chronologs--Book/dp/1416975772/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396055872&sr=8-1&keywords=virtual+war
You should be able to access the American version of Amazon, and purchase them that way. They're expensive, though. :(
The Egypt Game
This
Here it is on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463993671&sr=8-1& (Unless the Wizarding World has another version). They're releasing the illustrated editions one at a time.
idk I read openly straight and it was ok.
Hi! First off, I LOVE your idea!!
I'm a new DM, so don't really have many experiences to share here in terms of feedback, but your story sounds similar to a book called "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau (http://www.amazon.com/The-City-Ember-First-Book/dp/0375822747) and I thought I would mention it as it may have some good ideas / themes in to help you. They also made a film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970411/?ref_=nv_sr_1) if you prefer that.
Best of luck with it and let us know how it goes!!
Boy, getting a list was difficult because she kept telling me the books she most recently read. Here are some non-magical options...
The City of Ember (Ember series) -- the story is told from the perspectives of two main characters -- a boy and girl -- with the perspective swapping in each chapter. (It's not a love story.)
>It is always night in the city of Ember. But there is no moon, no stars. The only light during the regular twelve hours of "day" comes from flood lamps that cast a yellowish glow over the streets of the city. Beyond are the pitch-black Unknown Regions, which no one has ever explored because an understanding of fire and electricity has been lost, and with it the idea of a Moveable Light. "Besides," they tell each other, "there is nowhere but here."
>Among the many other things the people of Ember have forgotten is their past and a direction for their future. For 250 years they have lived pleasantly, because there has been plenty of everything in the vast storerooms. But now there are more and more empty shelves--and more and more times when the lights flicker and go out, leaving them in terrifying blackness for long minutes. What will happen when the generator finally fails?
>Twelve-year-old Doon Harrow and Lina Mayfleet seem to be the only people who are worried. They have just been assigned their life jobs--Lina as a messenger, which leads her to knowledge of some unsettling secrets, and Doon as a Pipeworker, repairing the plumbing in the tunnels under the city where a river roars through the darkness. But when Lina finds a very old paper with enigmatic "Instructions for Egress," they use the advantages of their jobs to begin to puzzle out the frightening and dangerous way to the city of light of which Lina has dreamed. As they set out on their mission, the haunting setting and breathless action of this stunning first novel will have teens clamoring for a sequel. (Ages 10 to 14)
The Shadow Children Series --in a society where families are limited to 2 children each, the shadow children are third children. My daughter's class went nuts for this when their teacher read the first two books in class.
>Born third at a time when having more than two children per family is illegal and subject to seizure and punishment by the Population Police, Luke has spent all of his 12 years in hiding. His parents disobeyed once by having him and are determined not to do anything unlawful again. At first the woods around his family's farm are thick enough to conceal him when he plays and works outdoors, but when the government develops some of that land for housing, his world narrows to just the attic.
>Gazing through an air vent at new homes, he spies a child's face at a window after the family of four has already left for the day. Is it possible that he is not the only hidden child? Answering this question brings Luke greater danger than he has ever faced before, but also greater possibilities for some kind of life outside of the attic. This is a near future of shortages and deprivation where widespread famines have led to a totalitarian government that controls all aspects of its citizens' lives. When the boy secretly ventures outside the attic and meets the girl in the neighboring house, he learns that expressing divergent opinions openly can lead to tragedy. To what extent is he willing to defy the government in order to have a life worth living? The loss of free will is the fundamental theme of an exciting and compelling story of one young person defying authority and the odds to make a difference.
Any book by Andrew Clements -- Ya, any book. My daughter cited Lunch Money, The School Story, No Talking, etc. Of all of the books recommended here, Clements is probably the most accessible (lowest reading level, if that's a concern).
The Mysterious Benedict Society series
>"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?"
>When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.
>As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their new found friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0545596270/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_.KuXtb0EHHXMX
This is probably the best deal you will find, and free shipping!
Harry potter in scots
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder?
It's beautiful, when Hagrid & Harry sets off to London to buy supplies for his upcoming semester at Hogwarts!
It's from Jim Kay's Adaptation found in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1)"
http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NDPN8ZZ8605ZFT1WBH6
You should get this book its amazing!
Was it Roxaboxen?
we got this beautiful illustrated version as a shower gift, and have been reading a little every night! i'm hoping to get my husband hooked on HP like I am :)
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501438835&sr=8-1&keywords=illustrated+harry+potter+book+1
I love The Z was Zapped. It is a weird alphabet book. It is the first book I gave my nephew. Fortunately is another one I loved. But these are toddler level. As an older kid I got into classic fairy tales. Also my sister loved the BOB books for learning to read.
I have a list just for my nephew with some books on it.
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Bunch of lonely neighborhood kids discover an abandoned lot, and make it into their little land of Egypt. They're pharaohs and queens and meet Iris and Ra and like Terabithia it becomes a magical place when seen through their wonder. It addresses grown up concepts....like death, assault, abandonment and loneliness.
They look almost silver. Do you have telekinetic powers too?
Have you thought about the illustrated books? The third one was just released this past October. The illustrated versions are great for any fan, plus they’re great once your friends child is old enough because they can read to their child and show them the pictures as they follow along.
Amazon link to books
https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Choo-Choo-world-Dark-Tower/dp/1534401237/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481561598&sr=8-1&keywords=charlie+the+choo+choo
got this one for the kiddo. hopefully they do this for all of them
CONGRATULATIONS! Roll Tide baby
My guess is 8:21 PM. Is the book for the older daughter or younger? I'm not sure of her age, but when I was young I really liked A Bad Case of Stripes, Madeline, Ruby the Copycat, Pigsty, or The Berenstain Bears' New Baby
They're making illustrated editions right now. My daughter is 3, and when she's 7 I'm gonna start reading the illustrated versions to her. I'm so excited!!!
What about with the book "Holes"?
This reminds me so much of the book A Bad Case of Stripes!
Is it Roxaboxen? http://www.amazon.com/Roxaboxen-Alice-McLerran/dp/0060526335
My favorite book is queen of the damned its exciting and fun there is also a movie that was made from the book
also another book I would recommend is holes the story telling is beautiful and well written and there was also a movie made from the book that stars Shia Lebouf.
My Favorite Book!
I want this book because the trailer to the movie looks good but sadly they don't have the movie playing in my area so this would be awesome.
Yeah, but i read somewhere that the fonts are small, which is not very good for me...hmm
EDIT: http://www.amazon.com/Special-Edition-Harry-Potter-Paperback/product-reviews/0545596270
They're the cover of the newest (U.S.) books:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0545596270/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got mine on Amazon as soon as it was announced after SDCC. Just checked and it's only $6.49 right now!!
Charlie on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0545790352/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/186-7438274-8673850?qid=1452636304&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=harry+potter+illustrated+book&dpPl=1&dpID=51MIi4p2YyL&ref=plSrch
You need this in your life
Amazon has them listed right now for $58.50 (they were $50 to preorder when I bought them though)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545596270/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's the same art on the paper back versions via Amazon (Prime Eligible).
I think there are illustrated versions of Harry Potter
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352
I would go to the store and look at this first rather than just buying on amazon though - just to make sure there are enough illustrations to keep him occupied. reading in silly voices may hold his attention through the bits with no pictures.
Charlie the Choo-Choo!
https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Choo-Choo-world-Dark-Tower/dp/1534401237
https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Silver-Willo-Davis-Roberts/dp/1442421703 maybe?
Note that this also seems to be the plotline of the M83 "Midnight City" trilogy series of music videos.
There’s also a Scots Language Edition of Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone. I want it :).
Found it! Nevermind. The book is called "A Bad Case of Stripes"
http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Case-Stripes-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0439598389
All of my kids enjoyed that book. The artwork is gorgeous.
update: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Philosophers-Stane-Language/dp/1785301543
Try this http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-War-The-Chronologs-Book/dp/1416975772
thank you!
I downloaded the e-books and when I get the money, (unemployed high school student) I'm going to buy this or wait and get this and this
And thanks everyone for the tips and recommendations!
While not exactly chapter books, the Pooh books are wonderful. We also have the complete Beatrix Potter collection (Peter Rabbit). We also love to read and look at Nic Bishop nature books, Steve Jenkins" picture books, Thomas, and of course, Dr. Seuss. I know I didn't exactly answer your question, but these are books that worked really well for us. My boys are 5 and 6 now, and these books seemed to work better than things which stretched over days or weeks.
Here is the audio book for Maze Runner if you'd rather listen.
Check out The City of Ember Series. It's cheap and it also has a movie! The second book in the series is my favorite, again haha.
Here is The City of Ember audio book.
AND Finally if you want, check out World War Z. It is a very good book with many different stories about a world filled with Zombies!
A bad case of stripes by David Shannon.
She stays home the first day of school with the rainbow stripes and the second day they change during the pledge of allegiance, which prompts her classmates to start shouting more colors to change her and she's sent home as a distraction.
Roxabloxen
The text in the North American version is different (i.e. rubbish is trash), I think the choice depends really on whether the you value the authenticity of the content of the visuals of the book more. Personally I like the American version because I really love the art style, but at the same time I am a more visual person and the differences in text don't bother me as much as some other people.
If it helps you should also think about the type of box it will be in if that affects you. The American version boxed set looks like this (Amazon for more angles). While the signature version looks like this (Amazon for more angles)
There is also the question of whether you want paperback or hardback covers.
Reminds me of Roxaboxen
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497028575&sr=1-3&keywords=harry+potter+and+the+sorcerer%27s+stone
or
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Philosophers-Stone-Illustrated-x/dp/1408845644/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1497028624&sr=1-1&keywords=harry+potter+and+the+philosophers+stone+illustrated+edition
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Amy, regarding the Harry Potter books, I would highly recommend listening to Jim Dale's narration on audio book. He did a fantastic job.
The audio books are my go to when I'm feeling overwhelmed and need to unwind or get out of my mind for a bit.
Personally, I don't like the idea of just plugging kids into the audiobook. I'm looking forward to having kids in the near future and I most definitely plan to read these books to them. The audiobooks have helped me understand a lot of the context and emotion and make me feel like I'll be able to put my own twist on the character voices when the time comes. If you take the chance, I promise you will not regret it. Here is where you can purchase them on amazon (to save you some trouble).
Your work is amazing! This AMA has made me realize that there is a lot of your work I feel I should check out and will definitely get on that. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us!
Starter Edition
Good reminder for Bob's Burgers. I've been meaning to get back to that.
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Here's some books that we liked around Kindergarten:
Really any Tony Diterlizi, Dave Shannon, or Mo Williams books are good.
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The Mitchell books are great. My son loves them. Dad is a ginger, mom is... I'm really not sure, "brown." So the child is mixed race.
The Captain Underpants Series has a set of best friends, one is black and one is white... one also (spoiler alert) is gay in a time travel book.
A Bad Case of Stripes about a young girl who is so concerned about what others think, she gets stripes. I believe, in the beginning she's Hispanic(?.)
https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Choo-Choo-world-Dark-Tower/dp/1534401237
Maybe get her a nice set of books for a gift?
Like if she likes Harry Potter, find a good version of it (leatherback, graphic novel, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0545790352/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_a8Clzb5BMGKNN)
My daughter just turned 11 and OMG the pain. I know your pain. She also loves singing and art, and we just got these amazing 3d pens that were on sale at a Radio Shack going out of business. In case there isn't a RS going out of business near you, here is a listing on amazon.
As far as reading material, my daughter has really been enjoying "The School for Good and Evil." I actually read the first one, and it's pretty damn good.
For your younger daughter, this was one of (still is) my favorite books about horsemanship. It's absolutely inspiring.
If your family is into board games, this one is really fun (could be a joint gift?) and the perfect balance of challenging but not too hard.
I have this set. They’re pretty cool.
Harry Potter Complete Book Series Special Edition Boxed Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/0545596270/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9F9JDbPFG0PZA
Edit: Also a very good price right now.
https://smile.amazon.com/Charlie-Choo-Choo-world-Dark-Tower/dp/1534401237/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2Y0H1NF97JPTB&keywords=stephen+king+charlie+the+choo+choo&qid=1571834523&sprefix=stephen+king+charlie%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-2
board games are fun!! or read harry potter!! I was on bed rest for about 3 months after my appendix ruptured!
thank you for contest!!
https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Tank-Engine-Story-Collection/dp/0375834095
Do they have this as well? My Dad has like every Stephen King book ever but he didn't have this one
You guys!!!! Look!!! I had NO idea this was a thing!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Fortunately-Remy-Charlip/dp/0689716605
father of the meme would be proud that son finally speaks more than 2 lines.
Even if I don't win. This book is a must read for everyone. Really helped me look at the brighter side of things and changed my perspective for the better.
Holes - Louis Sachar
[Wiki Link](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holes_(novel)
Amazon Link - $6
http://steamcommunity.com/id/fatalflaw09
You could see if amazon.jp has the books you're looking for in English. Their delivery is super fast and the shipping is not that expensive, I used them a lot when I was living in Japan. If they live in the Tokyo area, maybe you could see if someone from the military base there (Yokota) would be willing to forward the books for you, then you would only be paying US->US shipping and could use media mail.
The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas. Amazon.jp
The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan. Amazon.jp
Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Amazon.jp
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. Amazon.jp
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Amazon.jp
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Amazon.jp
Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix, Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull, Dragon's Blood by Jane Yolen, The Search for WondLa by Tony DiTerlizzi.
I easily got hooked into The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani. It's a bit like Grimms Fairy Tales thrown into a Harry Potteresque universe with a love story and Disney Villains.
>http://www.amazon.com/Special-Harry-Potter-Paperback-Box/dp/0545596270/ref=tmm_pap_title_1?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
TIL The spines of the books will create Hogwarts! http://www.amazon.com/Special-Harry-Potter-Paperback-Box/dp/0545596270/ref=tmm_pap_title_1?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
I love these new covers. Even though I grew up with the old ones, I feel like these new illustrated ones are just beautiful, and they really represent the magic of the reading experience.
After a bit of searching, I found the set on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Special-Edition-Harry-Potter-Paperback/dp/0545596270/
The image is black because its a place-holder, I guess.
Maybe Stripes? https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Case-Stripes-Scholastic-Bookshelf/dp/0439598389
The City of Ember.
There is a whole series of "Ember" books that are really good.
That Harry Potter is from this set, isn't it? I picked up the entire set last week and can't wait to get reading those!
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/harry-potter-1-7-audio/9780739352243-item.html?ikwid=Harry+potter+books+1-7&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0
$333 CND
https://www.amazon.ca/Harry-Potter-1-7-Audio-Collection/dp/0739352245/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=harry+potter+books+1-7+jim+dale&qid=1556381992&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull
$329 CND
It's not hair, but Girl With the Silver Eyes? Her hair is light colored and her eyes are silver :)
Some of my favorites when I was around 10 or so:
city of ember
Anthem
Guardians of Gahoole
Count of monte cristo This is the ebook which is free but perhaps an abridged version would be better. Also many of these classics are a bit brutal so perhaps when she gets a bit older.
Many of these are about failed utopias, and if she likes series of unfortunate events City of Ember is would be a good pairing.
Srsly, go look at the customer images here. AMAZING.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0545790352/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/134-0214240-4023764?ie=UTF8&qid=1498706170&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=harry+potter+fully+illustrated&dpPl=1&dpID=51MIi4p2YyL&ref=plSrch this is the link to the newly released ones.
They're just the normal titles + "the illustrated edition".
The quality is wonderful.
These are it. I had to give him them... He picked up SS and It started his reading journey.
I couldn't deny him the love.
Relevant: this was one of my favorite books as a kid: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0689716605
I think this might be more appropriate for the reading level of your surrounding company.