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A review by lanica
Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien
5.0
I've read this book a few times before, but this is the first time reading it to my sons who just turned five a month ago. It's our first attempt at a bedtime story without pictures. They lie back and listen to the words with their eyes closed. So far...so good and we're on page 8 of 106. I hope they love it as much as I do.
LATER:
It amazes me how much they understand. I read it word for word - not knowing myself what is meant by some of the English phrasing, and yet the boys talk about Roverandom later and seem to understand the story perfectly. "Remember the spiders on the moon, mommy?" One says, "The white ones bring good dreams, the black ones are scary." The other thinks they are all scary and bring bad dreams...and a literary discussion ensues between my five year olds. Awesome!
One more reason I LOVE THIS BOOK!
LATER:
It amazes me how much they understand. I read it word for word - not knowing myself what is meant by some of the English phrasing, and yet the boys talk about Roverandom later and seem to understand the story perfectly. "Remember the spiders on the moon, mommy?" One says, "The white ones bring good dreams, the black ones are scary." The other thinks they are all scary and bring bad dreams...and a literary discussion ensues between my five year olds. Awesome!
One more reason I LOVE THIS BOOK!