BLOG TOUR: The Kids' Book Club Book
True Dialogue from last night:"Mom, what's that?" Points book on the counter.
"A book Mom's reading."
"What's it about?"
"Kids reading books they like. And then they talk about the books."
The kiddo picks it up and starts paging through until he hits the end. "Is it a Book Club? Because I think that would be a good name."
"In fact that is what it would be called." I couldn't help but grin. I mean, he's 4 (and a half).
"And I really want to be in one of those clubs."
And that made me grin even more.
See? That's the thing. He is only four and he already has a love for books. One that I hope I had at least a small part in instilling in him. I'm a reader. I'm a writer. Damn, if I didn't want to pass that one little trait to the kiddo. And it sure looks like I did!
Even more to the point is this book, THE KIDS' BOOK CLUB BOOK is all about children's book clubs. A Be-All Guide for starting, setting up, attracting, and running a book club for children ranging in ages from 6 to 18. But then again, it isn't like any of the suggested books can't be enjoyed by anyone (they can!)... so I guess it is a book club book for all ages--but one with a focus on children. And the fun you can with activities surrounding a book club.
In fact when I was leafing through the book, reading book recommendations across the age groups I was (of course) drawn to the author snippets. The who, what, when, where and WHY I decided to write this book discussions. It was fascinating. I'm an author, it will be of course. But I think this part might be the most fascinating to even the kids reading the books. I mean, who wouldn't want to know why a writer wrote what they did, or what started the entire story? It's a hard bit of information to pass up!
Anyway, all in all, I just can't wait the couple years until my son is ready to participate in something like a Kid's Book Club. I'm so excited, I just might start one myself to make sure he can partake in such a fun activity!
You want to start one too? Just use this book as a great starting point to get your mind churning on all the great ideas (and stories) out there! You can buy it here. And while you wait, check out all the bits of information at THE KIDS' BOOK CLUB BOOK Website. It has almost everything the book has-- or at least book recommendations, suggested activities, and even links to invite author's to join your book club by phone. It's a great resource in and of itself!
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