Homeschool Reading:

Books Beat Boredom

Did you know that homeschool reading is just what the doctor ordered?

I found that books are the sure fire cure to the ailment, boredom blues. Children suffering from this (with the symptom of continually saying, "Mom, there's nothing to do!") can be quickly and completely delivered from this disease with a good dose of great literature.

In addition to these homeschool recommendations, look below for more stories...

The ages here are very general. Youngsters enjoy a wide variety of books, even-or maybe especially-those that may seem too easy. Adapt the guidelines to your child.

Eight years and Younger

• Aesop: Aesop's Fables
  Robert L'Estrange's edition is the classic

• Lobel, Arnold: Frog and Toad Together
  many delightful stories of true friendship

• Potter, Beatrix: The Tale of Peter Rabbit
  lovely, exciting narrations about the rascal rabbit and his buddies

• Rey, H.A.: Curious George
  and all his adventures

• Dr . Seuss: The Cat in the Hat
  etc. to be honest, I have never really liked these, but they are popular with others

• Appleton, Victor: Tom Swift series

• Hope, Laura Lee: Bobbsey Twins series
  old favorites

• Seldon, George: The Cricket in Times Square

• Davis, V.: Miracle on 34th Street

• Doyle, Arthur Conan: Study in Scarlet, Hound of the Baskervilles
  and others

• O'Hara, M.: My Friend Flicka
  and others

Thirteen to Sixteen

• Barrett, William E.: The Lilies of the Field
  two head-strong but good-hearted people overcome obstacles

• Rawls, Wilson: Where the Red Fern Grows
  

• Shakespeare, William: A Comedy of Errors

• Austen, Jane: Pride and Prejudice

• Defoe, Daniel: Robinson Crusoe

• Peters, Ellis: The Brother Cadfael series
  an astute Middle Age monk turned detective (historical fiction)

• Shakespeare, William: Macbeth

Many of these selections will entertain you, too.! May the entire family enjoy these engaging adventures. Bon Voyage!

More great homeschool reading:

Books for Family Reading

More Wholesome Books for Teens

Additional Recommendations for 8-12 Year-Olds

and still More Books!

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