tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post8428011491696958587..comments2024-02-17T01:11:34.207+08:00Comments on Of Kids and Education: Books for animal loversmonlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-88897820172421172092010-05-24T23:48:54.836+08:002010-05-24T23:48:54.836+08:00Jumping in late on this. But check out also Rasca...Jumping in late on this. But check out also Rascal by Sterling North, Gentle Ben by Walt Morey, all the books by Thornton Burgess. <br /><br />For something older and more literary, the books by Clara Dillingham Pierson titled Among the Pond People, Among the Meadow People, etc.<br /><br />For something of an easier and funnier read, Mr Popper's Penguins.<br /><br />For horse lovers, the books by Marguerite Henry titled Justin Morgan Had a Horse, King of the Wind, etc.<br /><br />Also Old Yeller, Hurry Home Candy, Rabbit Hill, Cricket in Times Square and for the younger set, The James Herriot's Treasury for Children ... I reall should stop. Could go on for most of the night! Ha ha.<br /><br />I am SO not a fan of Stuart Little. But we LOVED Trumpet of the Swan by the same author.<br /><br />OH! And Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! One of the very best! Stayed up till 3 one night to finish it. Couldn't put it down. <br /><br />Okay ... really should stop.Angie Maniamhttp://www.teachingourown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-26965862155770686902009-03-04T18:48:00.000+08:002009-03-04T18:48:00.000+08:00LL: Great! Lesley-Anne would be delighted to know ...LL: Great! Lesley-Anne would be delighted to know there's another convert... she's been telling all her friends about the book :) <BR/><BR/>Must check out Erin Hunter. Thanks for the rec!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-24616370218979096912009-03-04T16:15:00.000+08:002009-03-04T16:15:00.000+08:00Hi MonicaUpon your recommendations, I went to borr...Hi Monica<BR/>Upon your recommendations, I went to borrow The Promised One from the library for my P5 daughter, and she is hooked! She also finished Lion Boy recently, hoping to read the other two books in the series. Thanks, Monica! <BR/><BR/>My daughter is a big fan of Erin Hunter's Warriors Series. She reads the 3 series, each consisting of 6 books, over and over again. She is now eagerly waiting for Book 6 of the 3rd Series to hit the shelves. Warriors is about cats and lots of cat fights! Something like Brian Jacques’ Redwall books, I think.<BR/><BR/>LLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-68189499453825337872009-02-23T12:40:00.000+08:002009-02-23T12:40:00.000+08:00I guess sad story touches our heart and thus they ...I guess sad story touches our heart and thus they became the 'best animal stories'...LOL<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-91526819951916972602009-02-23T12:24:00.000+08:002009-02-23T12:24:00.000+08:00Chris: I love the Velveteen Rabbit! I don't know w...Chris: I love the Velveteen Rabbit! I don't know why all the best animal stories have to be so sad... another one is Bambi.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-57617870121315202082009-02-23T12:16:00.000+08:002009-02-23T12:16:00.000+08:00Mon, I love books about animals too! Wonder if you...Mon, I love books about animals too! Wonder if you have came across this book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Willians, very touching story, it's one of my favourite!<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-39074669503804317442009-02-21T13:22:00.000+08:002009-02-21T13:22:00.000+08:00That's a great suggestion, Mon! I have a copy of S...That's a great suggestion, Mon! I have a copy of Stuart Little at home as it is. Gonna dive into it soon!Alcovelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186199996328583152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-6406993637066614162009-02-20T19:00:00.000+08:002009-02-20T19:00:00.000+08:00L-A is a girl after my own heart. I loved Chicken ...L-A is a girl after my own heart. I loved Chicken Soup for the Pets Soul(can't remember title as read it long time ago). I cried when I read it.It shows how animals are better at loving unconditionally than we humans.eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947588319632443357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-16830131889451941382009-02-20T14:53:00.000+08:002009-02-20T14:53:00.000+08:00Elan: Sounds like Redwall won't appeal to L-A, it'...Elan: Sounds like Redwall won't appeal to L-A, it's too "boy" for her!<BR/><BR/>Ad: If RK likes mouse stories, try Stuart Little. It's by EB White, same author as Charlotte's Web. And I'm sure he must like Geronimo Stilton!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-82203877858764789362009-02-20T14:48:00.000+08:002009-02-20T14:48:00.000+08:00Tks for the list! RK's into mouse stories, so Redw...Tks for the list! RK's into mouse stories, so Redwall is on the cards, when he's up to scratch that is! <BR/><BR/>I'd forgotten so many of these terrific books - yes - time to go a-shopping!Alcovelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186199996328583152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-68460027136080865672009-02-20T13:32:00.000+08:002009-02-20T13:32:00.000+08:00Mon: what a coincidence, my 2 sons want to be vets...Mon: what a coincidence, my 2 sons want to be vets too. <BR/><BR/>Yes Brian Jacques books are all about small mammmals and they are quite addictive reading for my boys. The "Redwall" story lines are very medieval, lots of battles and fighting, very much a boys book. Although all the characters are animals, they do not really behave like animals, they are just people in animal form.So strictly speaking, the books are not really about animals. There are probably too many dead animals in it for true animal lovers!<BR/>My main beef with the books is that my son has taken to speaking with a medieval Scottish accent and (bad) grammar, emulating his favourite Redwall characters!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-42606506584080294812009-02-20T13:08:00.000+08:002009-02-20T13:08:00.000+08:00Lilian: Old Yeller yes but sooooo sad lah, will se...Lilian: Old Yeller yes but sooooo sad lah, will send all the kids bawling! <BR/><BR/>Animal Farm and Watership Down are definitely for older kids but I wouldn't say they're not suitable or readable. My friends enjoyed Watership Down as kids and Lesley-Anne had to read Animal Farm for school last year. They're books that make you think about issues I guess.<BR/><BR/>I didn't know Brian Jacques books feature animal characters too, never read them. Sounds fascinating. Thanks for the rec, I must check them out!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-6245988331443344022009-02-20T13:01:00.000+08:002009-02-20T13:01:00.000+08:00Thanks for the list. Would Old Yeller fit in this...Thanks for the list. Would Old Yeller fit in this list?<BR/><BR/>I remember catching on TV an animated Watership Down, it definitely left an impact, pretty scary. In London, Brian's class watched a Watership Down play. I think he felt disturbed. The book seems pretty heavy-going though.<BR/><BR/>Animal Farm, again, didn't read the book, watched the movie. Brian watched it in class this year too for the UOI "Who's got the power?" about governments but it was a different dvd from the one we had. Mine had Kelsey-Grammer's voice. Good movie. Again, may be too scary for really young ones.<BR/><BR/>Brian Jacques' books are all animal characters too, "Following in the grand tradition of Watership Down, Brian Jacques’ bestselling Redwall books star animals in medieval England who must protect their home against evil. Equal parts enchanting fantasy and morality tale, these adventure-filled books have captivated readers worldwide."<BR/><BR/>Asked why he writes about animals, "Because they are more identifiable to young readers, more sympathetic too. A dirty rat, a sly fox, a slippery snake, an heroic mouse, a homely mouse, a friendly badger ... these are all prevalent in the folk tales of Europe and they suit the medieval setting well. I study small animals, they interest and amuse me, and I like to imagine how they would talk and act."Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157427086383621265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-26794646697558930742009-02-20T12:33:00.000+08:002009-02-20T12:33:00.000+08:00Jo: Yay, always happy to share book lists! Most of...Jo: Yay, always happy to share book lists! Most of these books would be a little difficult for a 7-yr-old - try Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox and Esiotrot. Of all I listed, Charlotte's Web and Lassie Come-Home would be the easiest I think. And yes, you must read the Peter Mayle book, it's absolutely hysterical!monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-22044203775541859692009-02-20T11:59:00.000+08:002009-02-20T11:59:00.000+08:00Great list of suggested reads! Suddenly I have the...Great list of suggested reads! Suddenly I have the urge to rush to the nearest library ! Not sure if my 7 year old can handle them at the moment but I shall certainly check them out myself !<BR/><BR/>Watership down : aww, I can still remember watching the cartoon version when I was a young'un and I cried and cried...very touching story. Don't think dd 1 can handle the "darker side" of the story. She recently read "The Tinderbox" by Hans C Anderson and told me she didn't like the storyline.<BR/><BR/>Peter Mayle : haven't read his books for a long time, in fact I've only read 2 of his books, A Year in Provence (in my university days) and "Where Do I Come From" (courtesy of my mom). This one sounds like a great read !<BR/><BR/>David Alric : first time I have come across this ... sounds like a must-read book !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com