The Kids' Reading Corner: A Wrinkle In Time

The kids and I cannot remember (or should I say agree on) who picked A Wrinkle in Time to read. We rotate who picks our read-aloud book.  I am fairly certain it was Colin (but he picked it because he knew I wanted to read it so we could see the movie), but it could have been me. It totally could have. As the mom, I assumed that my turn was spent - so Meli's pick is next, then Colin, and then me. I am like 75% sure I am getting the short end of the stick here. That is OK, though. I love to read to the kids and they usually pick some good books. I was dreading Meli's pick at first (My Little Pony chapter book about Pinkie Pie) but it is a good read so far.  The whole point is to read to them and mama time, so my turn would have been wisely spent.

OK, so A Wrinkle in Time. This is a book that I should have read as a kid, but never really had an interest. I am not sure why. I think I remember seeing it and the art (to me as a young kid) made it seem more adultish and a harder read. I usually use my picks to choose books that I should have but never read as a kid or my favorites from their age.

This book was a little advanced for Meli's age, but she still listed and picked up on the main parts. Colin picked up on more of the themes within the book. We all loved the book. Colin gave it a 5 (out of 5). For a read aloud book, it was definitely one of the more difficult to read. Partly because I read fast and it used bigger words and more mature sentence structure for a kids book. Also, I am usually sleepy when we are reading. We have 4 of the 5 books in the series and are excited to continue it.

We all loved Charles Wallace. Colin found this character to be so intriguing. Meli liked red-eye man and the different creatures. They both loved Mrs. Which, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Whatsit. Meli kept looking at the cover (which is different than the one I remember seeing as a kid) and asking which was which. I did different voices for each, which they always get a kick out of. I think I am improving but it is not my best skill.

This is good practice for me. I have to focus on reading slower, which I am trying to do in my own reading as well.

I am excited to watch the movie with them. Hopefully this weekend, so I will post our thoughts afterwards.


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