Reader discussion: What Katy Did

Public reader discussion about What Katy Did in the WeRead Catalog by Susan Coolidge.

girl/unisex names that "johnny" could be short for?

By wind-yarn2230

I’m trying to come up with a full first name for a girl character who goes by Johnny. Any ideas for something pretty normal-sounding would be great, but I’m not against more weird/out-there options either.

Favorite books for a 9 year old girl? I want to send my granddaughter one a week since she enjoys reading and no one else in her house does.

By ProseProse

I just started Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein yesterday. Quick edit: Thanks a ton to everyone for all the recommendations—she’s seriously about to be buried in books!! I’m going through and making an Amazon list of everything now, and I already ordered a couple that sounded like something I’d want to read first. I might post a cleaned-up version of the list here too later, just in case anyone else is interested. Thanks again!

Looking for books that have Little Women-esque feels to them

By VerseRagingly

I’m trying to find a comfort read that’s kind of like Little Women or Anne of Green Gables—something with that cozy, charming vibe. If you have any good suggestions, please let me know! Edit: Thanks a ton for all the recommendations! I’m definitely going to read them.

One for primary school teachers or parents with similar experiences - should I be encouraging my 3 yr 4 month old to read or should I wait until she starts school?

By martenepilogue

My daughter has always loved reading time, ever since she was really small. I grabbed the Oxford Learning Phonics cards and she took to them straight away. Then I got the Julia Donaldson Songbirds phonics book (stage 1) and now she’s starting to read the bits on her own. My MIL said I shouldn’t be encouraging it because she’ll get bored once she starts school, and that this is something teachers with experience should handle. But she can write her name and do numbers too, and she’s doing really basic adding and taking away. Should I stop though? I’m honestly not forcing it on her—she just really enjoys it, and I just wanted to support what she’s interested in. I’m just worried it might mess with what she needs for education. She’s not starting reception until September next year and she only goes to nursery one day a week. Also, I’m really overwhelmed by all the comments and tips I’ve had—everyone’s been so helpful. Going to carry on and have fun with it.

Books that feel like this?? Cozy season!

By anchor3239

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