Books for a 3 year old - Recommendations...?

Zahveed · Post by **Zahveed** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:21 pm

They should start putting those in science classes. What we need is a child's book that is more accurate than most above average text books, and they're cheap enough for public schools to afford.

Post by **Greg** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:09 pm

Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy are actually writing a series of children's books:

http://www.newscientist.com/article....or.html

http://www.amazon.com/Georges....&sr=1-2

Edited By Greg on 1237421503

Post by **Penelope** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:34 pm

I'm out to everybody in my family, but doubt he has any concept of it. I mean, he's seen my desktop wallpaper, but I don't know if he exactly makes the connection.

I think Zahveed is somewhat right. Parker's closest friend is Daniel, the 3 year old who lives next door. In a way, they're almost boyfriends: Daniel gave Parker a picture of him and they've exchanged Valentine's. I have to admit, I'm overjoyed that both parents are so supportive and encouraging of what, a few years ago, might've been frowned upon.

Zahveed · Post by **Zahveed** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:27 pm

Boys, and it seems more often than girls, tend to just like anyone until it's taught to them who they should be attracted to. I remember when my brother was younger than five he would talk about wanting to kiss boys or having a boyfriend instead of a girlfriend, but still like girls too. There's a carefree quality about them that carries on until they are taught otherwise.

Post by **OscarGuy** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:18 pm

Someone's biological clock is ticking!

That is kind of a sweet story. Does he know you're gay or does even have a conceptualization of what that is? Sometimes children need to lead the world because for all of their tantrums and annoyances, they really are trusting and have no idea what hate really is...until it's taught to them.

Zahveed · Post by **Zahveed** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:09 pm

That's a sweet story.

Post by **Penelope** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:59 pm

I have share this with somebody: for most of the morning, I played trains with my nephew, Parker, while Thomas the Tank Engine videos played on the TV. I went out for lunch and when I got back, Parker was still playing trains and watching Thomas. I played with him for awhile, then went into the other room to watch As the World Turns. Parker kept asking me to play with with him ("Play trains with me, Uncle!") and I told him I would when my show was over. Then, surprising me, he came over and sat down next to me and was watching the show with me, one hand around my neck, his head snuggled up against my right arm, his hand clutching the arm. He fell asleep.

I've never experienced that before: that a child can be so trusting, so at peace. I was so overwhelmed. It's 99.9% certain that I'll never have a child of my own, so I'm going to cherish that moment forever.

Zahveed · Post by **Zahveed** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:22 pm

The Frog and Toad series of books.

Movielover · Post by **Movielover** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 2:43 am

Up in the Tree by Margaret Atwood. It's brilliant!

Post by **Damien** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:02 am

Little Bear

Zahveed · Post by **Zahveed** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:41 pm

I always found the Thomas stories to be extremely boring. I understood what they did when I was a kid but I didn't give a shit what they did in their spare time. It's all about the Doctor. There are some real lessons to be had in those stories for children and adults. That with the mixture of the inventive names and what-the-hell architecture makes it pretty entertaining.

Post by **Penelope** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:36 pm

It's not just capitalist; there's almost an undercurrent of slave labor to the Thomas stories. Somehow, it's not a surprise that they were written by a "man of the cloth."

But you can't fight it. The nephew has a piercing scream.

Post by **cam** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:51 pm

Let me tell you: It's Thomas all the way. Regardless of the illogic of all these fucking trains on this little island of Sodor (odd name!) doing fuck-all, but shunting back and forth, little boys love it. *I* love the names of the engines, Mavis, etc. So Brit. It's also capitalist: the owner is a Peer.

Zahveed · Post by **Zahveed** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 8:31 pm

I read my son a story from my Dr. Suess collection every now and then. I'd go with one of the actual narratives and not the learning books.

Post by **OscarGuy** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:47 pm

I don't know how parents would feel, but the Series of Unfortunate Events, though a bit sad and depressing, is an excellent read.

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Books for a 3 year old - Recommendations...?