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good books for growing niblings? (hexbear.net)
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my niblings are 5 and 6 respectively. they like to read and be read to and I would like to get some books to help foster their enjoyment of reading as they grow up - so ideally stuff that's not too challenging but still good for fostering young imaginations. obviously sneaky subversive themes are welcome - the sneakier the better, I kinda suspect their dad leans chud.

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[–] Muinteoir_Saoirse@hexbear.net 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Robert Munsch (I really like Paper Bag Princess) is also good for solo reading for early readers)

[–] Muinteoir_Saoirse@hexbear.net 1 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

If they're strong readers and into fantasy, Deltora Quest series is a really great way for kids to get into epic fantasy, but it skews a little old for most 6 year old solo readers. Huge hit for the 8-10 crowd though

Same with Septimus Heap.

[–] Muinteoir_Saoirse@hexbear.net 1 points 6 hours ago

Roald Dahl was a bad dude, but Matilda and the BFG are still great books.