I've long since (mostly) come to terms with the fact that Helena is not the sort of reader I hoped and expected a daughter of mine to be.
Confession: We do not have regular bedtime stories, and haven't had for years. If it wasn't fun, there didn't seem to be any point to it — more trouble than it was worth. There may not be a lot of support for this sort of strategy in the parenting books (although, I wouldn't know, not being the type to consult that kind of reference), but I think she's growing up to have a reasonable appreciation for books all the same.
We have the occasional evening or weekend afternoon, some spontaneous, some planned, full of books, mine and hers, and often cocoa, on my bed, and it is comfort and joy. And if she does not read every day, I think at least she remembers to make a special time for it.Helena received a gift card for the bookstore for her birthday some time ago, and just last week was lamenting the fact that she didn't get the one book she really wanted for Christmas. So we made the plan to acquire it.
What's cool with second-graders these days and new on our shelf today: Geronimo Stilton: Le secret du courage!
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But at least she does like to read, and likes books and is smart and creative. So you never know, one day you might not be able to get her attention because she is so busy reading. :)
Geronimo Stilton is a fun read -- I hope she enjoys the purchase she made for herself! And soon enough she may be writing her own books ;)
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