little chickadee Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what book to share next with my 6yr - nearly 7yr old (suspected)Austistic lovely boy. He loves stories and is a good little reader, but not up to reading on his own yet without me. I'm not able to read to him for a variety of health reasons and have been sharing books with hime on audio and with my husband reading them. He is into early chapter books at the moment We've read and enjoyed The faraway tree stories (Enid Blyton) Charlottes web The worst witch stories The Sophie Stories (Dick King Smith) The owl who was afraid of the dark (and all the other such stories in the series) Every single Roald Dahl book! and I'm wondering what to share next with him. My elder daughter was on her own in her room reading all these books when she was 5, not wanting to share them, so I'm not knowledgeable about the range of books. He loves books which are in a series as he loves getting to know the characters, but is NOT ready for Harry Potter yet. I wondered if someone could recommend books which they have enjoyed sharing which of a similar age/ understanding level. Much obliged in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Layla loves the Cressida Cowell books about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third (!) - who is a Viking and has a 'pet' dragon. How to be a Pirate, How to Speak Dragonese etc We read a chapter (ish) at bedtime, then she reads on her own, as much as she feels like reading. (They are more boys than girls books, I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Oh how about The Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton - wonderful x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Try the 'Just William' series by Richmal Crompton. Either the full books or you can buy versions of some of them intended for younger children. They're ace - a timeless classic. I have all of them and still enjoy reading them occasionally now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 My boys love the Horrid Henry books and have them on audio CD too. Good to read along to. ES also loves anything by Jeremy Strong, his books are very funny and have us all in stitches. We recently read 'You're a bad man, Mr Gum' as our evening 'book to share', which literally had us crying with laughter. However this is one to have read to him, the language is a bit more advanced. My autistic boys group at school found it hysterically funny for the way the author plays on the language. I think it is available on audio book though. My husband does the bulk of the reading and it's certainly encouraged both our boys to join in. Now they all three take turns, even YS who is the same age as your son. I just listen and laugh! Happy reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basset Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 My DD is currently reading "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" and loving it. She wants to read the other books in series next. She also enjoys the Enid Blyton "Famous Five" books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Dick King Smith books are always a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I loved the Enid Blyton Famous Five books when I was little! Well anything Enid Blyton really! My niece is around the same age and loves the Horrid Henry books and the Mr Men and Little Miss ones oh and Beatrix Potter xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What about the kiddie books from Terry Pratchett? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If he loved the Faraway Tree (and I assume you've shared all 3 books with him (1 = The Enchanted Wood, 2 = The Magic Faraway Tree & 3 = The Folk of the Faraway Tree), then he will love the Wishing Chair Collection by Enid Blyton too. Again 3 books in the series. 1 = The Adventures of the Wishing Chair 2 = The Wishing Chair Again 3 = More Wishing Chair Tales My 7 year old son loves all Horrid Henry books, all the Mr Madjeka book titles and silly poems. We have Spike Milligan's book of nonsense poems so no need to understand them, they just sound silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon Fantasy Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I would recommend the Hobbit, I read it as a bed time story to both my children, daughter now 21 and son 17, both from about 5 years old. It became a firm fav with them..which is helpful nowadays. I know that it may seem a tad old for your son but it is full of such colourful imagery and wonderful thoughts that it is something that can be discussed, looked into and thought about even after bedtime. There is the chance for you as parents to bring a world of imagination alive on so many levels. Another one is of course the timeless Magicians nephew, followed by the lion the witch and the wardrobe.. prince caspian, the silver chair ect ect..both styles of books enable the story teller to conjour and weave such infinate magic that they can become quite extraordinary. And..dare I say this.... (looking out at the dismal weather... for July!) As the nights draw in...eek... such flights of fancy can be quite exciting to young minds... Just imagine..Christmas with Elves, Unicorns Dwarves and Dragons...to name but a few.... Whatever you choose, I hope your little boy loves each and every book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Try the 'Just William' series by Richmal Crompton. Either the full books or you can buy versions of some of them intended for younger children. They're ace - a timeless classic. I have all of them and still enjoy reading them occasionally now... So do I! Yes, I endorse that recommendation. They are in audiobooks too, and read by the wonderful Martin Jarvis. You can read them over & over again, and just right age for your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 How about 'Mrs Frisby & The Rats of Nimh'? It was my favourite book when I was a child,& both my girls loved it too. Might be a bit grown up for him just yet, as I can't really remember the age it was aimed at,but its a lovely story & a super read. LINKY THINGY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 How about the Paddington Books, they are availble as audiobooks ( LMW has several). Horrid Henry or Harry and The Dinosaurs are good too. has he read the Gruffalo? I know what it's like living with a bookworm, LMW is currently reading the Spiderwick series and the Artemis Fowl series oh and the Naughtiest Girl series ( I can't keep up with it- our house is turning into a library!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thanks for all your suggestions. I will look into what I can get hold of on audio. I'm going to avoid Horrid Henry, he watched an animated version last year and it took forever for him to stop pulling down his trousers and waggling his bottom at people I don't really want him copying Henry again at the moment! Cheers - keep them coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 My boys love the Horrid Henry books and have them on audio CD too. Good to read along to. ES also loves anything by Jeremy Strong, his books are very funny and have us all in stitches. We recently read 'You're a bad man, Mr Gum' as our evening 'book to share', which literally had us crying with laughter. However this is one to have read to him, the language is a bit more advanced. My autistic boys group at school found it hysterically funny for the way the author plays on the language. I think it is available on audio book though. My husband does the bulk of the reading and it's certainly encouraged both our boys to join in. Now they all three take turns, even YS who is the same age as your son. I just listen and laugh! Happy reading! My DS loves Horrid Henry and also the Jeremy Strong books, particularly My Brother's Famous Bottom series and also the Hundred Mile an Hour Dog series. An audio book that he particularly liked was The Legend of Spud Murphy by Eoin Colfer...very funny and read by ooh, err, that chap from My Hero and Father Ted, oh, you know his name...it just escapes me at the moment...his accent suited the story completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I agree with those who recommended the 'William' books. I still have all my copies, I loved them as a child and still read them now as comfort reads. My eldest son loved the Tin Tin books, they are not really 'chapter' books but are more like classy comics. I am not sure if they are made as audio books though. Also the Winnie the Pooh books are about right for a 6 yr old. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Paddington is really entertaining and well written, but may still be a read to rather than a read alone. I read them to my son when he was a similar age and he loved the quirky humour. There is a series of books by Ian Ogilvy about a little boy called Measle which are quite odd and a little dark but my daughter loved them at a similar age. They are quite long books though. Dick-King-Smith has written an awful lot of books aimed at that age group. Something else came into my mind but it has now gone, will post later if it returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Just thought of a great one from my childhood that my 7 year old has just read. Not sure if on audio. "Arabel and Mortimer" by Jain Aiken. The naughty raven getting into trouble, and there are more books in the series, "Mortimer's Tie" "The Spiral Stair" "Mortimer and the Sword Excalibur". Then the "Mrs Pepperpot" series by Alf Proysen short stories about the little old lady who skrinks to the size of a pepperpot. "The Cat in the Hat" and other nonsense stories by Dr Seuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 My six year old loves the Enid Blyton stories and anything Roald Dahl...we enjoy reading them to him too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
