HappyMaz Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well my 6000th post has come (and gone, due to an oversight on my part) and I've been on a training today and one of the things we were thinking about was books. So here's my question, what are your all-time favourite children's books? The ones you would advise everyone else to buy or borrow because they are so utterly fantastic and you never tire of reading them? You are only allowed three books and if someone else chooses your book then you have to choose a different one! I'm still thinking about my favourites, but I wanted to do this before I get to 6,500 posts when it will have lost its significance! So I shall post mine later! I'm also really interested in the books children choose for themselves from the range we have available and am wondering if their choices would be similar to ours. Perhaps when people have contributed their ideas I will do a quick poll and see what our favourite books are... can you tell I need a project? Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Ohhhh if i get in quickly I won't have to choose again My all time favourites are The lighthouse keepers lunch Jasper's beanstalk Percy the parkeeper after the storm Belated congratulations on your 6000th post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Owl Babies, The Bear (Raymond Briggs), Badgers Parting Gifts. I could go on and on and this was really hard as I love so many books and enjoy sharing them with children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 little rabbit foo foo giraffes can't dance duck in a truck Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hello. We're Going on a Bear Hunt, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and There's a Shark in the Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 This is a tough question I love reading to the children but three of my favourites and the children seem to love them are: The Gruffalo, Lauras Star and Aliens Love Underpants samfrostie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Definitely Shark in the Park, and Room on the Broom and then I had to flip a coin, Tails, so Little Red Hen and the Ear of Wheat. (or My cat likes to hide in boxes) Like Desert Island disks - except you get 10 choices there! You could at least have given us 5!!! ooh quick edit cos just re-read the rules! so I can't have shark in the park, so I get My Cat Likes to Hide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Slinky Malinki, a must have!!! Stick man, but it makes me cry!! Wacky Wednesday ... but I could go on all night!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 guess how much i love you smiley shark whatever next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 We love stick man - when the bunch of grapes is finished children vie with each other for the stalk and that's stick man for the rest of the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Like Desert Island disks - except you get 10 choices there! You could at least have given us 5!!! I thought it was eight records to take to the desert island? And since its my party, I reserve the right to make the rules for all the party games... Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I thought it was eight records to take to the desert island? And since its my party, I reserve the right to make the rules for all the party games... Maz Have they not gone metric then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Have they not gone metric then? No Cait - but I think you may be thinking of another programme! Definintely eight discs, one book and one luxury! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Nope - it's me. Mike agrees with you that it's 8, shows how many times I've listened to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Elmer Peace at last A Quiet Night In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Like Desert Island disks - except you get 10 choices there! Just reminded me of the Vicar of Dibley: Frank Pickle's Desert Island Desks - his eight favourite desks of all time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 So Much Pass the Jam Jim The Queens Knickers I reserve the right to edit this post if I think of one I like better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 This is the Bear Not Now Bernard The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 congrats on your posts M - all my favourites have gone - and brain isnt working to think of any more - too stuffed up - sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 It's a Bear Shhh!! favourites for me and the children! Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Most of mine have already been suggested but ones I have which are now well worn are: Princess Smartypants The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Green Eggs and Ham I love reading the last two out loud asI can put on my 'storytelling voice' and 'ham' them up a bit! Congratulations on your 6000th post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Well, a lot of my first choices have gone so.......... Can't you sleep little Bear The smartest giant in town Where's Ted ( I think that's what it's called, it's the one with Ed and Ted and the big bear) ancd I've got at least 3 others I could add. What a great thread Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've just thought, they are my favourites, can I add a reply with my son's favourite books? Sal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 That would contravene the rules I'm sure - Maz will be along to give her judgement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Tadpole's Promise Rainbow Fish The Tiger that Came For Tea xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Congratulations Maz, I've thought long and hard and 1 - The tiger who came to tea 2 - Give me my yam! 3 - Monkey puzzle Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hmmmm, so many to choose from, and so many taken already... Going to have to give it some more thought and come back later!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 .....have to think even harder now louby loo's nicked me tiger! Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 The Tiger that Came For Tea 1 - The tiger who came to tea Since you posted at the same time, I think you have have the same choice without needing to choose a 'substitute'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Does ANYONE like Rosie's Walk? I have a copy which I'm pretty sure has never been chosen to take home. I bought it ages ago as it's meant to be a 'classic' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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