The Reading Challenge Group discussion

Beatrix Potter's birthday was July 28 and Roald Dahl's will be September 13, so let's celebrate by reading a few children's books between their birthdays.

Level 1 - The Nursery - 2 books
Level 2 - First Years - 4 books
Level 3 - Graduates - 8 books

There is no set page limit. It you choose to reminisce with easy reads, then enjoy yourself. Just let us know here what you are reading so we can enjoy the stroll down memory lane.

This is a great excuse to re-read some old favorites. I'm thinking of doing at least level 1, and focusing on Roald Dahl. The previews for the recent release of the BFG have made me nostalgic and I want to re-read the book before I watch it! And then probably a couple of others too.

Level 1 - The Nursery - 2 books
1. The BFG
2. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Level 2 - First Years - 4 books
3. The Twits
4. Matilda

Totally in for this. I love children's books :0)

Great! I haven't decided yet what I'm gonna do for this. It may depend on what's available at my library. Plus maybe a few from my kid lit shelf at home.

I think I have the beatrix potter collection, as well as a few fair tale collections... I may join in!

Sounds fun! I was already thinking of re-reading a few classics.

Level 1 - The Nursery - 2 books
1. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
2. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Level 2 - First Years - 4 books
3. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
4. The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

Level 3 - Graduates - 8 books

5. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
6. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
7. The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks

Level 1 - Nursery
1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 4.5* (couldn't resist)

Hahaha! Whoop Whoop! Great first choice, Verinique! Your work is done here. ;-)

I can't wait to hear what you think, Vero!

I would recommend for your children reading The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Wonderful children's book. They made a movie, remember? A tale of a courageous mouse who had the nerve to be brave against all odds.

Lynnette, I completly forgot about that book! But yes it was good!

Allison wrote: "I can't wait to hear what you think, Vero!"

:0) review (no spoilers)

Lynnette wrote: "I would recommend for your children reading The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Wonderful children's book. They made a movie, remember? A tale of a courageous mouse who had the nerve to be br..."

That sounds great.

To be brave in spite of everything is crucial these days.

My Goal: Level 1

Level 1 - The Nursery - 2 books
1. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl 05/08
2. The Little Prince 10/08

Level 1 - The Nursery - 2 books
1. The Prisoner of Cell 25
2. Fair Coin
Level 2 - First Years - 4 books
Level 3 - Graduates - 8 books

Fun challenge. Given all that's going on in the world, a few children's books are just the thing.

My Goal: Level 1

Level 1 - The Nursery - 2 books
1. A Wrinkle in Time 8/29/16
2. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

A Wrinkle in Time / forgot that one. Thx for sharing that. On my list.

im only going for level 1. i dont really read childrens strories but id like to try..

Level 1 - The Nursery (2 books)
1. Shirley Link & The Safe Case
2.

Level 1
1. Les Royaumes du Nord
2. Les Royaumes du Nord

Level 2
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Level 3
5. Max's Wagon
6. Dogs
7. Oh Where, Oh Where?
8. The Acorn

I recently discovered Randall Jarrell's The Bat-Poet.
It was doubly beautiful thanks to Maurice Sendak's illustrations.

Welcome, Stella! There are some beautiful children's books waiting to be read. If you haven't read Wonder by Palacio, I highly recommend it. I could recommend a zillion more of course, but that was a recent read so it's on my mind.

Finished the challenge! :-)
I have to admit it wasn't too difficult with a little one at home, and I love children's books. I would definitely recommend Dogs and Max's Wagon for small children.

Congrats Camille!
Lots of great titles from everyone :0)

There's still plenty of time to get in a little KidLit!

Level 1 - Nursery
1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 4.5* (couldn't resist)
2. The Crooked Sixpence 4.5* - what a GREAT book!!!! review

The Crooked Sixpence sounds intriguing!

Level 2 First Years
3. Coraline 4* creepy and fascinating (review)
4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 5* got ropped into re-reading it and still lovely. Stephen Fry does a stellar job of course

I think I shall be reading another waterstones children's book next - Cogheart

I finished Level 2, and that's as far as I plan to go. I read four Roald Dahl books. It was great fun to revisit some childhood favs!

Allison wrote: "I finished Level 2, and that's as far as I plan to go. I read four Roald Dahl books. It was great fun to revisit some childhood favs!"

Nicely done. Dahl is great and Matilda is a favourite :0)