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Tap the web
School and library websites
frequently offer interactive reading
programs. Visit author websites and
search for online companions to tra-
ditionally published books like The
Magic Tree House series, which fea-
ture interactive, educational games
to supplement the stories.
Another resource, guysread.com,
offers ideas to inspire boys to read.
Knowonder.com includes free,
HIT THE BOOKS
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Start your own
parent-child book club
Make sure they're ready
The ideal age is about 8 or 9. At
this age, children enjoy spending
time with their moms and dads,
and they like being with their
friends, too. Start earlier if your
child shows an interest, and it's
never too late to get going.
How big should it be?
Larger groups can be more open,
with new people invited to join
all the time. Smaller groups
provide more time for each
person to talk during discussion,
and fewer people means fewer
schedules to consult when you're
choosing your next meeting date.
Choose the books
It's important for kids to know
they have a voice in the process,
and they're not just reading what
their mom or dad thinks they
should read. Other ideas that
may help you choose books in-
clude picking a theme, focusing
on a genre, reading from book
lists (i.e. award winners), and
getting recommendations from
librarians or booksellers.
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