Since first grade, Sophie has devoured the Geronimo Stilton books. They are the typical formulaic fiction that ultimately help kids take risks and become better readers - not unlike the Trixie Beldon books of my day. There's always the same constant set of characters that the reader comes to rely on; they provide a certain sense of predictability and stability that can be comforting to a reader. The Geronimo Stilton books are a bit different from other series novels because of their layout – they still have some pictures and the text font is, at times, colorful and whimsical.
Although Sophie is still sure to order a Geronimo Stilton book from any book order she’s more apt to dig through my baskets of children’s literature and pull something out from there to read. However, she’s begun sharing her love of Mr. Stilton with Lucy and John. For the past three nights they’ve cuddled up either in Lucy’s bed or by the fire as she’s read The Search for Sunken Treasure to them. Three kids cuddled by the fire, reading – what a wonderful sight.
Although Sophie is still sure to order a Geronimo Stilton book from any book order she’s more apt to dig through my baskets of children’s literature and pull something out from there to read. However, she’s begun sharing her love of Mr. Stilton with Lucy and John. For the past three nights they’ve cuddled up either in Lucy’s bed or by the fire as she’s read The Search for Sunken Treasure to them. Three kids cuddled by the fire, reading – what a wonderful sight.
I love the pics.
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