First up, El Deafo by Cece Bell
Loved this book! Such an awesome message for kids to hear about tolerance, differences, and ultimately, what makes us unique. Out of curiosity I found out so much about Helen Keller and Alexander Graham Bell when I was looking for information on deafness. Helen and Alexander knew each other and had a very close father/daughter relationship. He even made a watch that vibrated so that she could feel the time, instead of having to look at a watch, or listen to the chimes. Let's not forget the amazing teachers like Annie Sullivan who work with children who have unique needs, including a teacher chronicled in the pages of this book. I will definitely be using this one for a lesson!
Next up, Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel
My son insisted that I read this book when he finished it. I'll have to admit, I was reluctant at first. The cover doesn't really do anything to entice me. I am thrilled to tell you that despite my reluctance, it turned out to be a great read. If you have a son about 10 years or older, this book might be a more mature follow up for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Kids love those books, but this book does have a much less humorous (though there is humor in it) tone than the Kinney series. Fantasy and realism all in the same book. My 12 year-old was a fan!
Rounding up the pack is Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
I have not read this one, but my daughter loved this book. She has a picture she drew of the cover in her room. Though this is not Raina's first graphic novel, she has others, this one lived up to the hype. Being a big sister is never easy, and sometimes you learn the hard way. Told with a mix of humor, and real stories about families that kids can relate to will provide the perfect weekend read for your 8-12 year old.
Happy Saturday Reading!
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