tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post2900361503988651873..comments2024-03-25T11:13:45.783-07:00Comments on Victoria Chatham - Author : Encouraging Children to ReadVictoria Chathamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-30252645052145327352018-09-25T16:07:09.339-07:002018-09-25T16:07:09.339-07:00I remember reading Girl of the Limberlost ages ago...I remember reading Girl of the Limberlost ages ago but had no idea there were more books. I'll have to look into that as I really did enjoy reading about Elnora and a part of the world that was totally new to me. Glad you enjoyed my post.Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-40424851238049357522018-09-25T16:04:39.639-07:002018-09-25T16:04:39.639-07:00Thanks, Helena. We've had some good topics, ha...Thanks, Helena. We've had some good topics, haven't we? Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-23310807647134317262018-09-25T16:03:43.005-07:002018-09-25T16:03:43.005-07:00The Godfather in one day? Whew! It took me about a...The Godfather in one day? Whew! It took me about a week, but I've read other books in a day so guess it's whatever grabs your interest. Your dad was ahead of the game on supplying you with reading material to answer your questions. Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-33883448366801700982018-09-25T13:54:11.717-07:002018-09-25T13:54:11.717-07:00You were a good mom. I never read to my foetus, e...You were a good mom. I never read to my foetus, except when I read aloud to his older brother. We also started reading to our kids as infants. Even a very small child can enjoy "Pat the Bunny." When I was in school (back in the dark ages), the teachers would often read to the class just before school was dismissed. I remember the Limberlost books. Anne of Green Gables and Ethan Frome. Even the rambunctious kids settled down to listen. Great post! JudyinBostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194047119136913804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-37464294293841128332018-09-25T11:40:32.466-07:002018-09-25T11:40:32.466-07:00I love the idea of reading to your baby bump. It&#...I love the idea of reading to your baby bump. It's well known that babies in the womb "hear" their mothers' voices, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if your babies found it soothing to be read to. I've noticed with toddlers that often they find being read to soothing, too, and if they are grumpy a quiet read of some of their favourite books helps calm them. <br />I also read comics as a child - along with anything else I could get hold of.<br />I've enjoyed this month's topic. Really enjoyed your post!Helena Fairfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435930085468105031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-53950632795893393932018-09-25T09:32:41.399-07:002018-09-25T09:32:41.399-07:00My parents never censured what I read, so I never ...My parents never censured what I read, so I never did with my own kids either. I devoured novels, even reading The Godfather in one day, starting at breakfast, and reading straight through on a summer day, until about 3 in the morning! I was about 12 at the time, and it was the first time I ever read any real description of sex...and violence. I read comic books with as much enthusiasm as novels. I read Shakespeare when I was in grade school. And when I asked my dad what communism was, he gave me books about Fidel Castro's take-over in Cuba, as well as other books, and told me to ask him if I had questions. That's how we learned: we read.Fiona McGierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495707848048468428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-75001985861039292322018-09-22T18:42:21.249-07:002018-09-22T18:42:21.249-07:00So many people thought I was nuts and were really ...So many people thought I was nuts and were really worried about me! Guess I intrinsically knew something they didn't.Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-16883063076101639772018-09-22T10:39:35.462-07:002018-09-22T10:39:35.462-07:00I think reading to your baby bump is the perfect w...I think reading to your baby bump is the perfect way to start that journey.Skyewriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938351117986167519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-72907637735762293752018-09-22T10:11:02.598-07:002018-09-22T10:11:02.598-07:00Thanks for dropping in! I don't mind betting t...Thanks for dropping in! I don't mind betting that at some point they both might find relaxation in reading a book - they have the skill set and won't ever lose it.Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-22577596689558257132018-09-22T09:42:44.116-07:002018-09-22T09:42:44.116-07:00Hello Victoria, great post and very pertinent in t...Hello Victoria, great post and very pertinent in today's age of instant gratification ie social media. I read to my boys when they were younger and we made regular trips to the library. I'm not sure how much of that has stuck, though, I don't think either of them read much anymore. :) A.M. Westerlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287879115810560607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-55659272402419489362018-09-22T08:20:21.417-07:002018-09-22T08:20:21.417-07:00If we had any of those original copies they may be...If we had any of those original copies they may be worth something in pristine condition - which none of my kids comics ever were! Although my parents were sniffy about it, there was actually a lot of good, ethical stuff in those comics. Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-52247133757566656762018-09-22T08:19:02.083-07:002018-09-22T08:19:02.083-07:00My contention with modern media has always been - ...My contention with modern media has always been - what would we do if all the electronics failed? Could children today read and write if they didn't have keyboards and other devices? Thanks for the comment.Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-424957690362657872018-09-22T08:17:28.849-07:002018-09-22T08:17:28.849-07:00I so agree, Dr Bob!I so agree, Dr Bob!Victoria Chathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064028734034371341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-80671889618316700602018-09-22T07:10:43.840-07:002018-09-22T07:10:43.840-07:00Hi Victoria, my children had comics, too. I had co...Hi Victoria, my children had comics, too. I had comics. My weekly subscription to the Bunty (also from the DC Thomson stable) continued far longer than it might have done because my dad read it! And my gran...anne stenhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737658937717248241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-59109976898920339812018-09-22T05:06:26.177-07:002018-09-22T05:06:26.177-07:00I also think listening to stories encourages child...I also think listening to stories encourages children to want to learn which prepares them for school. Good post Victoria!Rhobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627825512017360508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343519596287643773.post-76132610134018049482018-09-22T03:41:23.206-07:002018-09-22T03:41:23.206-07:00I've seen evidence that Bumps benefit from lis...I've seen evidence that Bumps benefit from listening to music, so why not the music of mother's voice?<br />:)Dr Bob Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905005432340711608noreply@blogger.com