(Part 3) Best children books according to redditors
We found 32,583 Reddit comments discussing the best children books. We ranked the 13,263 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
There were 5 books released yesterday.
Books Released 12/18:
If you want to catch up on the new Star Wars Canon check out my video explaining the new canon.
This is really important! Child sexual abuse numbers are still way too high. Teaching your kids the correct terms for their body is a way to prevent it as predators/abusers typically use pet names. Teach your child if this happens to come to you immediately.
As for how to approach it, I know some people that use the book “It’s so amazing” with their nine year old. It is very detailed about both male and female bodies, reproduction, pregnancy, and birth. But, it also keeps it age appropriate so the kid doesn’t become uncomfortable. They make a younger and an older version too so it gets more detailed as it goes on. Talking about sex and the education behind it is so important. A lot of TED talks explain how to go about this well and I’ve found them really helpful. A lot of sex education comes from home and school. School information can sometimes show that sex is shameful, when it shouldn’t be! We need to teach our kids that from a young age. I know talking about it all is super awkward and weird, but if you don’t, google will(imagine a young girl typing in girl body or teen sex). Talking about it is hard, but maybe reading it is easier. I’ll attach the link for the book, and hopefully it helps! Good luck and you’ve got this!
https://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E8XDFE84ABZKP9R4N61N&dpID=512fzB-d8ZL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=detail
Aw man, I used to love this book. Also, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
http://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518
Anyone else recall this?
Sorry, but there simply is no excuse for "hetero cis men are fucking disgusting."
There is nothing righteous about it. It is absolutely a bigoted statement. It absolutely dictates identity to a huge chunk of the human race. It is absolutely casual misanthropy. It is a not-so-subtle "influence that plays at one's perceptions and shapes one's language, one's actions," toward the very evil that these supposed crusaders are fighting against: viewing the world in some sort of terms of Self and Other to negate the dignity of individual human beings and justify hatred of the Other.
To reply that such hatred is immaterial--after all, everybody knows hetero cis men rule the world!--or even better, somehow justified, is to live in cognitively fluent narrative purporting to be an accurate representation of the past.
In the real world, today, "hetero cis men" rule very little. They lost most of the jobs in the recession and are a minority of the workforce. They are automatically assumed to be pedophiles, which might have something to do with the fact that men are currently seven percent of elementary school teachers, which might have something to do with the fact that boys are suffering from a severe education gap, which might have something to do with women holding the solid and rising majority of degrees beyond high school, which might have something to do with those unemployment numbers, bringing us full circle, but moreover, might have something to do with the fact that boys are eighty-six percent of adolescent suicides. Note that this statistic comes from that well-known bastion of patriarchal propaganda, the CDC.
But completely apart from the actual damage done by a steady diet of prevailing "progressive" narratives... hetero cis men are fucking disgusting, boys are stupid, throw rocks at them, men can't be trusted to sit next to children on planes, men can't be trusted to be schoolteachers, or whatever, this approach is inherently flawed, and doomed to failure.
Identity based in ANY Self vs. Other paradigm, regardless of whether you identify as an enlightened self-identified progressive or a pathetically ignorant, bigoted, and most importantly, oh-so-privileged "fucking disgusting hetero cis man", is inherently adversarial. You can draw the lines of identity any way you like. Catholics and Protestants, Ottoman Turks and Armenians, Francophone and Anglophone, it doesn't matter. It always presupposes Us against Them.
As such, "challenging" the people you have classified as Other will never work. It's an inherently adversarial approach, and only results in trenches dug deeper.
Instead, you have to empathize with them. You have to understand what's driving them, and not from the standpoint of curing a disease or anything so fucking condescending, but from the standpoint of understanding what legitimate physical and psychological forces are fueling the behavior you view to be problematic so you can hew to those. You're not looking to challenge, you're looking to share, to teach, to help broaden understanding. That's the key to effective teaching. You have to go to them, to figure out the things they already understand and relate to, and then build from there.
Such an approach, rather than seeking out adversaries to define and challenge, seeks out individual human beings on their terms, truly identifies them as they would be identified, and aims at connecting and helping.
Wikipedia entry for the lazy.
And here is the book, which informs girls of the following:
> Girls, here it is―everything you need to know about boys: 1. Boys come from the Stupid Factory. 2. Boys are pretty much smelly and useless. 3. It is possible to have fun with boys, however..... 4. If you decide to keep a boyfriend, he will need to be housebroken.
If you want more information on the apparent relationships between Finn, [](/s "the storm trooper that died in his arms, and the storm trooper with the stun baton"), read this. I haven't had the chance to pick it up yet but it apparently tells the tale of Finn's training and the group of guys he was close with. Some people speculate the two troopers I mentioned above could be any of the multiple guys from his training squadron (whom he was apparently really close to).
Should not be the top post...
There's no reason you can't learn chemistry while performing simple experiments that reinforce basic principles.
Pick up this book.
If you haven't had your high school chemistry class you might run into issues, but I imagine you have.
>The funny thing is that the Hobbit & Lord of the Rings combined were smaller than AFFC & ADWD
I had to look it up and holy shit, you're right!
LotR one volume edition has 1178 pages
Hobbit has only 300 pages
But A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons together consist of 2256 pages.
It's crazy.
Yes and yes.
You should get her The Paper Bag Princess.
Was it any good?
If you enjoyed that, you should read I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats!
I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats
This book is considered too dangerous for public consumption, so it's hard to find paper copies, and most libraries removed it from their shelves in the 1960s. Nevertheless, many of today's chemists (including me) learned a lot about handling chemicals from that book.
http://www.geekityourself.com/files/The-Golden-Book-Of-Chemistry-Experiments.pdf
A more up-to-date (and presumably safer) text is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1521740904&sr=8-20&keywords=chemical+experiments
>Nobody has determined a causal link or anything more than a weak correlation between the males’ lower achievement and the feminization of education. Men did not perform worse; we only saw an increase in female test scores after education was “feminized,” but that may also be due to other benefits from the feminist movement overall. Remember that this was because women were already performing worse in subjects like Math and Science, so it brought them up to (give or take) the same level as men. The “feminization hurts men” argument relies on conjecture, but also on arguments about biological essentialism, so I’ll address these issues at the same time.
Seems you didn't do your homework or that didn't do enough homework. As the feminization of education has in fact harmed men/boys in education. I can only speak about the US (more knowledgeable about the education gap in the US than Canada), but with K-12 teachers being predominantly female the lack of male teachers has meant a lack of male role models in the classroom. This has in fact hurt boys as they don't have anyone from their gender to look up to. When boys do have a male role model in the classroom they in fact do better.
The feminization of the classroom has also meant that girls are graded more favorably over boys when they don't behave like girls in the classroom (ie sitting still, etc etc). And that boys are punished for not acting like girls in the classroom by being displinced more. You also have the whole "boys are dumb girls are smart" attitude which has only contributed to the feminization of schools and that hurt boys.
This is besides how feminism more exactly 2nd wave feminism pushed for more women in college and help create Title IX, a law that despite in language in spirit favors women over that of boys. And has lead to least the US's college enrollment gap and to other issues.
>Yes, people actually claim this is fact (!!). Christina Hoffman Sommers is one famous proponent of this argument and I have no qualms saying that you should never read her work because her “scholarship” is irresponsible at best, and dishonest, close-minded and fear-mongering at worst.
So because you disagree with Hoff that her work must be dismissed and labeled as irresponsible? Instead of writing it off maybe you actually counter what she says.. As too often feminists write her off because of simply who she is and how critical she is of feminism. As heaven forbid one is critical of feminism.
>Biology and socialization are not mutually exclusive. There are very intelligent people who disagree with this statement but the best research I’ve seen shows that brain structure is probably influenced by social circumstances. Thus, brain structure is very likely influenced to some degree by social gender norms.
There are studies showing early on that there may be in fact proof/evidence that boys and girls in fact generally learn differently due to brain chemistry make up. Mind you I am talking when boys and girls start preschool/kindergarten here and even before that. I bring this up as at such a young age they haven't had much of a chance to be shaped by gender norms/socialization. Also there are some studies of late (tho I think they are flawed due to study methods) showing women overall smarter than men and its why women test better than men do.
>The teachers I’ve met are also largely concerned with student achievement at the individual level.
Most teachers are. That doesn't mean at a macro level there aren't issues that the feminization of education has in fact harm boys/men despite you thinking otherwise. As looking at the micro level its very easy to dismissed how the feminization has harmed boys and helped or dare I say priviledge girls.
>Male-dominated work pays more than female-dominated work.
Not totally true.
>Thus, the assumption that all boys who drop out do so because they are disadvantaged must be nuanced.
You seem pretty quick to dismissed any such disadvantage boys may or in fact have in the classroom. Seems you don't want to admit boys have any said disadvantage at all in the classroom. Or more so face any harm in the classroom. While I can only more speak on the education issue in US I bet if look into Canada I find many of the same reason to why there is an education gap in Canada much like there is in the US. Also least US wise the college enrollment is the biggest among the poor with more poor women enrolled in college than that of poor men. I bring this up as you are quick to point out men drop out of high school due the so called allure of making money, but seems you have not at all account for one's economic situation. As US wise there is a lot more outreach for women to go to college with scholarships aimed at them besides outreach programs, none of which are there really for men. And so you likely have men seeing and that thinking college isn't even a possibility for them.
>I suspect it has more to do with patriarchy and the above-mentioned labour market draw than biology (though all three might easily play into it)
It is easy to blame the "patriarchy" especially when you even admit to no looking into why boys are less engaged in school than girls (hint: lack of male role models, lack of empowerment at home, and outreach programs likely be your reason).
http://www.amazon.com/The-Crayons-Quit-Drew-Daywalt/dp/0399255370
I recommend the graphic novel, "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang. It is a coming of age story of a Chinese kid dealing with his identity (the good and bad). It really resonated with me.
Being Asian American is something unique and weird, the hardest part is that you feel normal, but everyone around you treats your like you are different. Let me just say as an older Asian American having been through it... you can never change enough for people not to see you as Asian. You have to accept who you are, embrace your identity because your identity does not change. It is a part of you, just like everything else. The harder your run away from it, the more painful it is when you are snapped back to reality.
Most chemistry books are theory-heavy and light on the practical side, although lab / experiment / technique books do exist:
https://www.amazon.ca/Laboratory-Experiments-Chemistry-Central-Science/dp/0321949919
Overall, it can be difficult and expensive and potentially dangerous to try to learn it all on your own, since you likely don't have much of the needed equipment (which is expensive), and will be forced to improvise; you are probably lacking the basic safety equipment; and with no experience, you will have a hard time assessing risks. I see that they do make home chemistry-type books, which is probably your best bet to have fun with some experiments and stay in that window of safety.
Maybe Yes, Maybe No (LINK)
by Dan Barker
In today's media-flooded world, there is no way to control all of the information, claims, and enticements that reach young people. The best thing to do is arm them with the sword of critical thinking.
Maybe Yes, Maybe No is a charming introduction to self-confidence and self-reliance. The book's ten-year-old heroine, Andrea, is always asking questions because she knows "you should prove the truth of a strange story before you believe it."
"Check it out. Repeat the experiment. Try to prove it wrong. It has to make sense." writes Barker, as he assures young readers that they are fully capable of figuring out what to believe, and of knowing when there just isn't enough information to decide. "You can do it your own way. If you are a good skeptic you will know how to think for yourself."
More like this >>> here! <<<
I love The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. The princess saves the prince, not the other way around, and there is a surprise ending.
Anti feminism isn't woman hating or cruelty wtf. Feminism =/= women? Nah.
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/misandry-men-hate-crime-women-sexism-racism-feminism-a8586591.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-cant-we-hate-men/2018/06/08/f1a3a8e0-6451-11e8-a69c-b944de66d9e7_story.html?utm_term=.a5c1cbc4b59f
https://www.amazon.com/CafePress-Male-Tears-Unique-Coffee/dp/B00OOGO278
https://twitter.com/hashtag/killallmen?lang=en
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2018/10/why-misandry-and-misogyny-should-be-treated-differently-when-it-comes-hate
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
https://twitter.com/hashtag/menarescum?lang=en
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/evez7m/finally-a-new-emoji-to-mock-men-pinching-hand-emoji-update
https://twitter.com/hashtag/banmen?lang=en
My point is that it's fairly mainstream and socially accepted to hate on men. People using their real name and even those with blue checkmarks are free to say whatever they want about men on social media, they are able to write articles in mainstream publications about how men should be hated. There are zero repercussions for any of this. There is MaleTears merch and " "Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them" T-Shirts on Amazon FFS.
Create a twitter account, start up a #AllWomenAreCunts hashtag or something and see how long your account stays up. Go to the NYT and tell them you want to write anti female articles. Go to Amazon with "Girls are dumb" merchandise and see if they will approve of, stock, and sell it.
For those of you who haven't read the books https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Rowling/dp/059035342X
> I think this is just a necessary result of stretching a 200 page book into 3 movies that total like 8+ hours long.
Don't take it personally, but I really dislike that argument. Page count on its own is meaningless.
A paperback edition of The Hobbit clocks at 300 pages. A similarly sized paperback edition of The Silmarillion is just 365 pages long.
The Silmarillion is barely longer than The Hobbit. If you take the indexes and etymologies out, the difference is even smaller. And yet, no one ever argues that The Silmarillion should be done in a single movie because it is a 300 page book.
You may want to start with words before you go straight to pissing on the person. A "Do you mind?" can go a long way if you say it assertively.
Source: "The book of how not to needlessly escalate the situation when the situation is someone looking at your penis."
He actually does tell his side of the story.
Forget about continuity, universes, timelines, etc; it's all very confusing, even to creators/fans. The best way to jump in is to just start reading.
How much time do you have for comics? The answer determines how expansive recommendations are. Regardless, don’t try to read everything. First appearances & early origins are not always good starting points—older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences. Remember, there are so many other great characters/stories/publishers to explore (and not all comics are about superheroes).
Think about your favorite stories from other media. What you might like to read in a comic? Are you more interested in good storytelling or becoming a Marvel knowledge nerd?
Creative teams change often and characters get re-worked e.g. I never cared for Hawkeye until Matt Fraction’s run. Focus on well-received and relatively self-contained stories. Pick an interesting character/team and seek their “greatest hits”. You may encounter the occasional unexplained reference/character/event—just ride along (Wiki if necessary).
Marvel Unlimited / Comixology for digital. instocktrades for physical (US). ISBNS for price aggregate.
Modern Marvel characters/teams:
Title | Writer | Note
---|---|---
Alias (Jessica Jones) | Bendis
Ultimates 1 & 2 (Avengers) | Mark Millar | Ultimate
Avengers / New Avengers | Jonathan Hickman | Hickman 2
Captain America | Ed Brubaker
Captain Marvel | Kelly Sue DeConnick
Daredevil (1979) | Frank Miller | Daredevil 1
Daredevil | Bendis | Daredevil 2
Doctor Strange: The Oath | Brian K. Vaughn
Fantastic Four / FF | Jonathan Hickman | Hickman 1
Hawkeye | Matt Fraction
Immortal Iron Fist | Brubaker & Fraction
Inhumans | Paul Jenkins
Iron Man: Extremis | Warren Ellis | Iron Man 1
Invincible Iron Man | Matt Fraction | Iron Man 2
Marvels (Marvel History) | Kurt Busiek
Moon Knight | Warren Ellis
Ms. Marvel | G. Willow Wilson
Planet Hulk | Greg Pack | Hulk 1
Punisher Max | Garth Ennis
Thor | Jason Aaron
Ultimate Spider-man | Bendis | Ultimate
Vision | Tom King
New X-Men | Grant Morrison | X-Men 1
Astonishing X-Men | Joss Whedon | X-Men 2
Uncanny X-Force | Rick Remender | X-Men 6
Events/crossovers can be fun and/or tedious. They are most appreciated by readers well-versed in relevant continuity. Generally, the best non-event comics integrate these seamlessly or avoid them entirely (notwithstanding editorial/executive mandates). Regardless, you may want to familiarize with major plot points.
Modern Marvel events/crossovers:
Title | Writer | Note
---|---|---
Avengers Disassembled | Bendis |
Secret War | Bendis |
House of M | Bendis | X-Men 2.5
Annihilation | Abnett, Lanning, Giffen | Cosmic
Civil War | Mark Millar |
World War Hulk | Greg Pak | Hulk 2
Annihilation: Conquest | Abnett, Lanning, Giffen | Cosmic
Messiah Complex | Brubaker, Kyle, Yost, et al. | X-Men 3
Secret Invasion | Bendis | Dark Reign
War of Kings | Abnett, Lanning, et al. | Cosmic
Messiah War | Kyle, Yost, Swierczynski | X-Men 4
Dark Avengers / Utopia | Bendis, Fraction, et al. | Dark Reign
Siege | Bendis | Dark Reign
Realm of Kings | Abnett, Lanning, Reed | Cosmic
Second Coming | Kyle, Yost, Fraction, et al. | X-Men 5
Fear Itself | Matt Fraction |
Schism | Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen | X-Men 7
Avengers vs. X-Men | Bendis, Brubaker, et al. | X-Men 8
Infinity | Jonathan Hickman | Hickman 2.5
Secret Wars | Jonathan Hickman | Hickman 3
Discover your preferences and let them inform your next comic selection. Do you like older/newer comics? Weird concepts? Super-smart meta-analysis and social commentary? Family-friendly content? Hyper-violence? Male/female protagonists? Humor? Horror? Have you noticed that a specific artist, writer, and/or creative team consistently produces content you like? Follow these instincts.
Suggestions to improve the list are welcome.
Red: A Crayon's Story https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062252070/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_krwWAbJMD8QFQ
David Macaulay wrote a book some years ago called Castle, it contains many descriptions and illustrations of how a fictional castle and a surrounding town is built, It was my favorite book as a child.
It turns out someone filmatized the book.
Here's some good starting points:
There is a Choose Your Own Adventure book/comic called Meanwhile that blew my mind as a kid with a similar concept. If you chose to eat chocolate ice cream (the first choice), eventually you met a professor who built a machine to guarantee a coin flip will come up heads. He rigged a machine to destroy the universe if the coin is tails, so existing after pushing the button means your coin must necessarily have landed on heads. The book gets even trippier after that, but that’s what stuck with me the longest. It’s a pretty solid read in the YA section, and a basic but solid introduction to quantum mechanics.
Did she just finish reading this book?:
http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
I don't read a lot of action-y graphic novels, so I can't really help you with finding more stuff like Watchmen, Wanted, etc. (However, you have to promise me you'll read Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.)
But I can recommend more laid-back graphic novels if you're ever in the mood for something different! Give American Born Chinese, Anya's Ghost, or Daytripper a shot sometime.
Persepolis and Maus are also graphic novel must reads, no matter what genre you usually favor. And Scott Pilgrim was super popular recently, with great cause.
And, if you're willing to settle down for a long haul and read your comics backwards, I really can't recommend Fullmetal Alchemist enough. 27 volumes, but it's the best action series I've ever read and one of my all-time favorites of any sort of media. Check out a stack of it from the library and you'll fly right through it. That's what I did one afternoon, and my time has never been better spent.
Edit: More suggestions, typos.
The Paper Bag Princess!
The Princess saves the Prince from the dragon (by outsmarting it) and then dumps him for being a jerk. It's great!
Well I mean...you can if you have $7. [Amazon Link] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1416928170/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473649661&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=bunnicula&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=515MBTEMKYL&amp;ref=plSrch)
I'm really excited for this series. Yang is one of the best writer working today and I've read a lot of his work. American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Shadow Hero and his Avatar Books. He's one of those writers who writes an all age books that can be enjoyed by a teenager or someone in their 30s and different people can take away different things from his work. His writing is very simple but it also have all these fantastic ideas and delve in mature themes. Best comparison I can make is his work is sort of like a Studio Ghibli film. I hope this book does well and I hope it can add a lot to the legacy of Superman and mythology of DCU.
If you're not convinced, get American Born Chinese. It might not convince you to pick up New Super-Man but you'll definitely have read a fantastic book.
Barefoot Gen is written by a survivor of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. It's very moving and raw and personally I think it's better than Maus or Blankets. It should be required reading in all schools.
Persepolis is another amazing read. It's written by someone who grew up in Iran and witnessed and ran away from the revolution in the late 70's. It shows that the people in Iran and that part of the world are just like us, though because of America's (and other foreign powers) intervention, has become really conservative and hostile. I think this is another book that should be required reading in schools.
Fun Home is another personal tale about a woman's recollections of growing up and about her father.
Adrian Tomine's Shortcomings Adrian often writes very personal stories that are heart felt and touching.
American Born Chinese Gene Yang writes about growing up as an Asian American.
Epileptic French, David B writes about his Epileptic brother.
I'm not worried about people hating it. They can hate it all they want, I don't make my show for those people. I mean look a Harry Potter Books. This one has 413, 1 star reviews! But JK doesn't give a crap about those. The book's not for them. It's not for everyone. But the fans who do get it, boy do they get it. She's created such die hard mega fans it's insane.
Let the haters hate all they want, it's the lasting connections you make with people who respect and appreciate you is what matters the most.
Wanna read about Castles every time you poop for your whole childhood? I sure did with this book. David Macaulay is the man.
While Iron Man: Extremis is a popular story that gets recommended a lot around here, I wouldn't say it's a necessary read for you at this point. There's not much in it that's similar to the movie other than the design of the armor. However, it's rumored to be a pretty big influence on the plot of Iron Man 3.
Your best bet, in my opinion, would be to start with Matt Fraction's Invincible Iron Man run. This title was launched right when the first Iron Man movie was released, so it's meant to be a bit new-reader friendly and is definitely in the spirit of the movie. You can either start with Vol. 1: The Five Nightmares or the first omnibus.
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture is a good book explaining how to create a real home chemistry setup.
I didn't even know it was a "book" too. This is outrageously fucking disgusting. Read the description at amazon. This is going to be a movie that literally vilifies young boys and endorses violence against them. Fucking hell, sometimes I wish I never started questioning feminism and society's myriad blind bigotries.
http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
I was in Barnes & Noble today and saw this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Force-Awakens-Awakening/dp/148472822X
Skimmed it quickly, and it seemed to be about their day-to-day lives.
Depending on the age of the kid, these could be some good ones:
What Do You Believe?
See Inside World Religions
The Belief Book and others in that series
What is God? (this one does presuppose some kind of a higher power, but compares its depiction across many religions and suggests that god is in us/everywhere around us/basically the concept of good)
I Wonder (not specifically about religion, but more about the idea that science can answer some questions but not yet all - some things are a mystery that we can only wonder about)
Also definitely recommend including some books on the scientific version of the creation story (i.e. the big bang, evolution, etc) so kids have that perspective to draw on as well. Again depending on the age, some good ones are:
Older Than the Stars
Big Bang: The Tongue-Tickling Tale of a Speck That Became Spectacular
One Day a Dot: The Story of You, The Universe, and Everything
Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story
Grandmother Fish
Sapiens: Our Human Evolution
Hope some of those are helpful! :)
Adding to the list is Red, a crayon story!
The question is, does this book actually exist?
Edit: It actually does.
>ive been in US for twelve years, and its always the westernized asians having this identity crisis.
Since this is the comicbooks subreddit, I'm simply going to recommend reading American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. I feel like it does a good job at explaining a lot of the issues felt by second-generation immigrants in the US.
287 pages for mine (1984 paperback), 320 pages for a 2007 hardcover, 300 pages for a 2012 paperback...
I'm sure there are editions under 200 pages, but it looks like a completely normal fantasy novel on my shelf.
Chemicals
http://www.carolina.com/category/physical+science/chemistry.do
http://elementsales.com/
http://www.onlinesciencemall.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/30852
http://www.aaa-chemicals.com/
Equipment/Chemicals
http://www.hometrainingtools.com/default.asp
http://www.labdepotinc.com/
http://www.pyrocreations.com/
http://www.labx.com/
http://expediglass.com/
http://www.freyscientific.com/
Bottles
http://www.specialtybottle.com/index.asp Like their selection, I don't think they carry polyconde lids
http://www.containerandpackaging.com/index.html They carry polycone lids
http://www.bottlesolutions.com/
As far as these bottles go, try to get the polycone lined caps as they seem to seal better, like in this one: http://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/L069
And lastly, if you're going to be doing home chemistry, I highly recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921
They forum I linked you to before is by the author Robert Bruce Thompson.
And if you can, I'd recommend getting a sink like this one: http://www.lowes.com/pd_56972-10882-MF20000FM.001_0__?productId=3448692&amp;Ntt=utility+sink&amp;pl=1&amp;currentURL=&amp;facetInfo=
It would make washing glassware a hell of a lot easier than trying to use a small ceramic sink in the bathroom and MUCH safer than using your kitchen sink. Don't use your kitchen sink. Don't. Really Don't.
Let me know if you have any more questions!
I don't think 9 is too young to talk to him about this sorta stuff, especially if he's bringing it up.
There's a whole series of age appropriate books that talk about sex and where babies come from and stuff. We got this one for my SS8:
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (The Family Library) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0763668745/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d9h3Db0JWRC2S
The book Maybe Yes, Maybe No by Dan Barker is an age-appropriate introduction to critical thinking. If your brother learns to question and test things, he'll be better prepared to distinguish what is true, and what is not.
It's hard to find because he makes them by hand, but also check out "Meanwhile", published by Amulet.
http://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Pick-Path-Story-Possibilities/dp/0810984237/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1265263413&amp;sr=8-1
It's a choose-your-own-adventure comic that's brilliant - you follow different paths throughout the comic, and it does some stuff with the medium I've never seen before. Super impressive.
http://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Pick-Path-Story-Possibilities/dp/0810984237
Really a fun book for any age.
I have many! Here are a few:
Gender Failure by Rae Spoon and Ivan Coyote This is the book version of the authors' live show that toured in 2012. They both are nonbinary, and the stories they tell are about that.
Second Son by Ryan Sallans Ryan has been a role model of mine for a long time, so I was really excited to get his book. It's a pretty basic transition memoir, but he has a really great voice.
Gender Outlaw by Kate Bornstein This one is a classic, and one I wish I had read much sooner! It's a transition memoir, but she also has some awesome discussions about gender in general too. Also, check out The Next Generation which is a collection of the work of trans* writers and artists.
Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg I think everyone should read this. It's a memoir/fiction sort of thing, and gender and transition are shown to be much more complex than in other transition memoirs. This one is quite old though, so maybe your library already has it?
Lastly, I will suggest Red: A Crayon's Story, which is basically the sweetest story about a blue crayon that was given a red wrapper by mistake.
I never thought of it that way. It's as if the boy wanted to hear the Three Little Pigs, and the grandfather told him this version instead.
Our Family Tree by Lisa Westberg Peters is supposed to be great and just perfect for his age. http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720
Check here too for ideas: http://shop.skeptic.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&amp;Store_Code=SS&amp;Category_Code=CB
Have you thought about using a graphic novel? They're quicker to read and might appeal to students who aren't as engaged with regular novels. My English teacher friend teaches American Born Chinese as part of her seventh grade curriculum; I don't know if it would be accessible to sixth or not. I also found Laika - about the dog who was the first animal in space - to be a good, thought-provoking graphic novel, and it could lead to some very engaged discussions in the classroom.
oh man this is bringing back memories...
I forgot he also wrote (illustrated?) those books on castles and underground too
It is always best to approach any kind of activity with a “moderation” mind set, including video games. If you are concerned that your child is spending too many hours sat in front of a screen playing video games during their free time, you could try to find some inspiration from the games that they play for other kinds of activities. For example, if they like playing sports games maybe they would like to join a team sport? Or attend a live sporting event? If your children like fantasy games, maybe they would like to work on a costume for Halloween next year inspired by their favorite character? Or perhaps they could be enticed to delve in to some fantasy novels such as The Hobbit or A Song of Ice and Fire?
For Marvel Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite stories/characters from TV, movies, games, books, etc. Do you seek quality storytelling or encyclopedic Marvel knowledge? Plan to collect? What time/resources are available i.e. how many comics could/should be read before burning out?
Don’t try to read everything—there’s too much. Forget about “catching up”, continuity, universes, and timelines; it's all very confusing, even to creators/fans. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so first appearances/early origins may not be the best starting points. Creative teams change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told (e.g. I never cared for Hawkeye until Matt Fractions’ run).
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their “greatest hits”. Don’t get stuck “preparing”, just start reading. Focus on well-received, relatively self-contained, and complete stories. You may encounter the occasional unexplained reference/character/event—just ride along (Wiki if necessary). Remember, there are so many other great characters and publishers to explore, and not all comics are about superheroes.
Where to buy (US):
Modern Marvel characters/teams:
/r/Marvel sidebar for more info.
Events/crossovers can be fun and/or tedious. They are most appreciated by readers well-versed in relevant continuity. Generally, the best non-event comics integrate these seamlessly or avoid them entirely (notwithstanding editorial/executive mandates). Regardless, you may want to familiarize with major plot points.
Modern Marvel events/crossovers:
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Do you like: old/new comics? Specific genres? Literary/natural narratives? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? Social/political commentary? Family-friendly/explicit content? Optimism/pessimism? Have you noticed that a specific artist/writer consistently makes comics you like? Follow these instincts.
Suggestions to improve this guide are welcome.
It needs to happen more often. I remember my aunt reading me The Paper Bag Princess when I was little, where a princess rescues a prince from a dragon with cunning and wits, only to have him belittle her appearance, so she dumps him and lives happily ever after by herself. I was so flabbergasted by the ending that I made my aunt repeat it three or four times. I had never heard a story with a strong, independent girl before that.
This is fantastic. Our 3 year old daughter is going through a big princess phase, which provokes the exact train of thought listed in the comic. We've been reading her books like The Paper Bag Princess and Not All Princesses Dress in Pink to try and broaden her view of what princesses are and aren't.
Ironically, my niece, from whom my daughter caught this princess craze, went this past Halloween as the Hulk. There's this awesome picture of her, with green face and those huge "Hulk Smash" fists sitting with the rest of her ballet class, who are all princesses or fairies or ballerinas. Her classmates were all pretty nonplussed when she showed up to class. :)
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This looks good.
Alternatively, the manga are actually pretty cheap; about 30 bucks for 7 volumes.
I don't think Mewtwo shows up in any notable sense until volume 3 or so.
Most of the manga (up to BW2, including FRLF and HGSS remakes) have been translated into English and are avaliable on Amazon as physical prints. For the US release, the earlier regions/games are split up into box-sets containing all the books of their respective arc.
Here's the first set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1421550067
EDIT: XY series is currently being released as individual volumes in the US, with Vol. 8 coming in October. You can either buy them individually for ~$5 each or wait for the eventual box-set.
Here are some other reasons which explain more about Rey's talents and abilities:
From "Star Wars: The Force Awakens, "Star Wars The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening" and "Star Wars: Force Awakens Incredible Cross Sections"
http://i.imgur.com/14XAgCt.jpg
Other observations
What does all of this tell you?
What does it not tell you?
Personal observations
Additional details
This sample from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary": discusses the helmet and doll briefly as well.
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It has been published under both titles.
This only proves that Bush and Co. took it a little further, but what equaleyes and I have said in this thread is completely true... Bush is just ONE of the latest contributors to the destruction of all things fun.
Clinton before him was doing it, and so was Bush before him, and on back.
EDIT: Read the Editorial Review for this book
Immediately thought of these guys... the brand name escapes me, but looks like they are part of some nameable franchise.
If it's this one, that would be Dragonology.
This happened to me too. Why oh why don't they ask the boy parent about this sort of thing?!? That is what he is there for!
For my son, we've gotten books from this series:
http://smile.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
There is one for older kids and one for younger kids. They might be available at the library, but I've noticed that books about the body are helpful at very random times.
We also have this:
http://smile.amazon.com/Usborne-Complete-Book-Human-Body/dp/0794515576/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1406293750&sr=1-2&keywords=usborne+body+book
Which is very helpful for when there is a sudden interest in bones or DNA (frackin' kid friends giving all sorts of ideas). There is a younger version of it as well, I just didn't bother.
Can you just follow your child's lead on this one? If he wants to be a he, call him he and by what name he chooses. If he later changes this again, you can always follow that? Let him have age appropriate say in what he wears or what toys he's playing with. As he gets older of course the choices can become bigger (as happens with all kids), but by asking questions and checking in you're letting him lead what happens, for himself. And it's also a good way to check in about where he's at along the way, without having to ask directly.
But also, I don't know that anyone needs to make a big deal out of it at this age? It doesn't have to be "My son has come out as trans" so much as "my child has asked to be called he and ThisName, and we appreciate friends/family doing so".
Reading is great, so I'm glad you were able to find a book for yourselves (and there are more). If you want books to read with him, there are a couple. Backwards Day by Bear Bergman, and Red, A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall, are two off the top of my head (but no doubt there are more).
If you like this one you should read "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs"
http://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518
I've been thinking about it for a while tbh. You're obviously going to struggle to distill, say, dialectical materialism into a kid's book, but worker strength and overthrowing the ruling class is probably doable.
The thing is, most little kids' books don't have an antagonist. They're usually, at most, stories of personal growth against one's own mind or, sometimes, against nature.
I'd say one of the closest I've found is The Day the Crayons Quit.
Congratulations!
My kids are now adults, and I teach young children. Over the years, these are the books for very young children that I have found to have the most staying power.
Infant/Toddler/Early childhood books: (you can read these to a child under 1 year, he or she will appreciate the rhythmic sounds, and both words and pictures acquire meaning as time goes on.)
Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown (simply the best parental bonding books)
What Do People Do All Day by Richard Scarry
PeekABoo, The Jolly Postman and Each Pear Each Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg
All three books have engaging text and illustrations that both child and adult can appreciate.
Little Blue and Little Yellow This book, in my opinion, is a work of art on several levels. Kids never get tired of its reassurance.
No, David by David Shannon (but IMO the other David books are not nearly as good)
Caps for Sale Another book with repetitive rhythms for children, with an amusing story
Blueberries for Sal A classic that has stood the test of time, I still read this to the class every fall.
The Lion and the Mouse This is Aesop's fable, told with no words, only Jerry Pinkney's amazing illustrations. Two, three and four year olds ask for this story over and over again.
Other favorites:
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Ferdinand the Bull
The Cat in the Hat
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Authors to consider: Jan Brett, Shel Silverstein, Judith Viorst, E. B.White, Frank Asch, Roald Dahl.
Robert Munsch gets mixed reviews but to me, The Paperbag Princess is a must.
they forgot the classic Paper Bag Princess
http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Bag-Princess-Classic-Munsch/dp/0920236162
Bunnicula
Consider picking up a copy of Maybe Yes, Maybe No by Dan Barker. It's written to be a book for young skeptics. You may be able to use it with your child now and let her read it herself eventually.
This one is relatively recent and pretty awesome: Meanwhile
I think that red cabbage powder is used as a PH indicator here.
Zinc sulfide will react with acids to produce zinc citrate and some hydrogen sulfide that smells like rotten eggs.
And while zinc sulfide won't dissolve in water, the zinc citrate salt will dissolve.
The cross linked powder is a bit of a mystery to me,since I have no idea what they wanted to demonstrate. I guess it will just absorb water while increasing in volume, might also heat or cool slightly. I think it is the stuff used in diapers and similar products.
There are better chemistry sets out there, but they do cost a lot for the simple chemicals they put there. More or less good examples are these two:
https://www.amazon.com/HMS-Beagle-Heirloom-Chemistry-Set/dp/B01AQ0N0ZU - this one is the stuff all little chemistry kiddies used to crave, but the price is in the range of several thousand dollars, IIRC.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UU3REC - this one is $200 - $300
I also have a wild guess that the zinc sulfide with added copper chloride might be luminescent, but I am not sure. Pure zinc sulfide won't glow, but if doped with copper it should have that familiar greenish glow in the dark after being under the sun or a loghtbulb. But I might be wrong.
If you want further info, then I guess books like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921 or even The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments might be useful, but the second one is from a different era, where you could buy more chemicals and your safety was more like your responsibility, than the responsibility of the authors.
All in all, it is the most basic set you can get, but should be fun. Plus, I don't know how old is your kid and I guess they should not get anything dangerous until their teens. I still do remember how my classmate spilled some acid on me. It was very diluted, no harm done and it even dissolved all the dirt on my backpack.
I got my daughters 2 books - they're for different age ranges but they introduce "the birds and the bees" well (with a silly cartoon bird and bee, who have different interest and comfort levels with discussing everything).
It's So Amazing (recommended for ages 7-10) and It's Perfectly Normal (for ages 10 and up)
That book is meant for younger kids, but there are two additional books written by the same authors aimed at older kids It's so amazing! for 7-10 year olds, and It's perfectly normal for 10 and up.
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Here are your smile-ified links:
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When I was in high school, reading for my own enjoyment, I loved the Artemis Fowl series. Catch-22 was required reading my senior year, and that book blew my mind, so I'd definitely recommend that one. On the avenue of graphic novels, I would humbly suggest including some of the Pokemon Adventures https://www.amazon.com/Pok%C3%A9mon-Adventures-Set-Reads-Japanese/dp/1421550067/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=AEPK0JWKYV345TBRH281 graphic novels. Pokemon still has a large fan following, and those novels will definitely encourage them to read more. If you're interested in getting some of them, it would be best to get a full story arc (Volume 1-7 are the first two).
I'm not sure how to best explain it, but I came across a cute book the other day which is easily interpreted as an analogy for somebody being transgender. It's called Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall. I haven't looked into if it's actually about being transgender, but it could be of use to you?
Otherwise, if you don't get the help you want here, maybe you'd have some luck asking somewhere like /r/transgender or something?
Red: A Crayon's Story
>A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as "red" suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo and It's an Orange Aardvark! Funny, insightful, and colorful, Red: A Crayon's Story, by Michael Hall, is about being true to your inner self and following your own path despite obstacles that may come your way. Red will appeal to fans of Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, and The Day the Crayons Quit, and makes a great gift for readers of any age!
>Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue! This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self can be read on multiple levels, and it offers something for everyone.
Our family tree
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0152017720/ref=pd_aw_fbt__b_img_2?refRID=0F3M60WMEJYZAW0QFHA6#productDescription_secondary_view_pageState_1423367287694
I wonder
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1940051045/ref=pd_aw_sim_b_2?refRID=0F3M60WMEJYZAW0QFHA6
And older than the stars
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1570917884/ref=pd_aw_sbs_b_3?refRID=1JSEC4DMC180KGGF2SSM
Are all books geared towards science and skeptisisim and all books I'm considering buying at some point.
Ooh! I used to love reading new things that teachers left out for us when we finished tests early or whatever. I don't know what kind of reading you typically arrange, but can I suggest bringing some comics? Even when the subjects aren't distinctly for teens, the medium can be a good way to introduce new topics and characters that they typically wouldn't pick up (kind of like your "ooh, Teen Vogue -- just kidding, it's also political news" plan).
Off the top of my head, I can recommend March, which is about John Lewis and the civil rights movement; Ms. Marvel, who is a young Muslim American superhero; American Born Chinese, which is a really well done coming-of-age story. Just something to consider if you ever want new things to bring in for teens.
Just my opinion but I didn't like Blankets all that much...Fun Home is awesome though!!
But, in addition to the others mentioned:
Understanding Comics -McCloud
Stitches -Small
Yummy-Last Days of a Southside Shorty-Neri
Tyranny
Pitch Black -Landowne(sp?)
The Arrival -Tan
Palestine
American Born Chinese
Drinking at the Movies
Unlovable
how about comic books (Graphic novel)?
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang:
A really simple, nicely drawn Graphic novel and poignant story of an ABC boy struggling with his identity, Asian American stereotypes, and guest starring the monkey king:
http://www.amazon.com/American-Born-Chinese-Gene-Luen/dp/0312384483
Adrian Tomine's "Shortcomings":
The protagonist is Japanese American but it's the same struggle of the Asian American male's identity, relationship and hankering of white women.
http://www.amazon.com/Shortcomings-Adrian-Tomine/dp/1897299753/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Y'know, I still think David Macaulay's Castle is excellent. Though aimed at young readers, Macaulay's ink drawings continue to fascinate me like they did when I was ten.
Five nightmares is the first arc in the Invincible Iron Man run by Matt Fraction. After that, just follow the successive volumes/arcs.
There's another great jumping on point for Iron Man, Iron Man: Extremis, which is the the first arc in the run by Warren Ellis. I started with this and was fine. This run goes on for around 35 issues, after which the title was rebooted with the above-mentioned Invincible Iron Man. Though, it's to be noted that the run by Ellis took place close to the Civil War event, so there are some tie-ins.
Oh man! I love Shiga's comics, but hadn't visited his site this year. I highly recommend Meanwhile (I had to buy a physical copy) and Fleep is also very good.
This Jimmy is long on rationality and short on ethics. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
It more or less comes down to showing your kid/s that it is ok to not know something, and to show them how to find an answer that satisfies them.
Explaining The scientific method and how we know things to be true is another thing to work on.
I would suggest picking up a couple books. Dale McGowen and Dan Barker have some great books for this topic
http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Yes-No-Dan-Barker/dp/0879756071
http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Freethinkers-Practical-Parenting-Beyond/dp/0814410960/ref=pd_sim_b_4?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=05WNCHQ8SAJV1KE5DBDX
Maybe Yes, Maybe No could be a good place to start and the suggestions Amazon gives from there are great!Edit to add that this looks like a solid source.
Try something like, Maybe Yes, Maybe No: A Guide for Young Skeptics or How Do You Know It's True? and browse the "Also Bought" items.
T'is why I'll be giving them this book and buying all the components individually.
I was recently asked to teach HS chemistry and I bought this book to brush up on my lab skills. It is understandable, but doesn't dumb things down.
http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Is this a feminist board game?
Edit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0761135936/ref=mw_dp_mdsc?dsc=1 there's a product description for the book which I can't imagine is too different.
I'd say the guy is more a careless fuckwad than a feminist.
Was it A Practical Guide to Dragons or Dragonology?
Dragonology?
https://www.amazon.com/Dragonology-Complete-Book-Dragons-Ologies/dp/0763623296/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KRSH15SDKJU4&amp;keywords=dragonology&amp;qid=1554407906&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=dragonolo%2Caps%2C190&amp;sr=8-1
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (Ologies) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0763623296/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g4cPCbHM6WVH4
Yep! A couple of notable ones:
https://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=sr_1_1
https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Funny-Word-Bodies-Feelings/dp/1609806069/ref=pd_sim_14_4
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Also always thought it was a "code phrase."
My parents gave me this [book] (http://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=pd_sim_b_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1WAPDW8MB1Y1BWQ31CHB) when my mom was pregnant with my younger brother (7 years difference) and told me if I had any questions to come ask either of them. The book was pretty good. It covered eggs, sperm, fertilization, puberty, babies and different family structures; using cartoons and commentary at a level that a 7 year old could easily understand.
Our library has a copy of this: www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I know what you're saying. I would attribute a lot of this to (1) parental influence and (2) model minority effects.
OP, you would probably really enjoy this graphic novel by the great Gene Luen Yang: https://www.amazon.com/American-Born-Chinese-Gene-Luen/dp/0312384483
Love it!
Elementary:
Pepper Zhang - Artist Extraordinaire - https://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Zhang-Artist-Extraordinaire-Jerry/dp/0999087703
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Elementary / Middle:
American Born Chinese: https://www.amazon.com/American-Born-Chinese-Gene-Luen/dp/0312384483
Boxers and Saints: https://www.amazon.com/Boxers-Saints-Boxed-Gene-Luen/dp/1596439246/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BXV52AHCYEFMJJCD3800
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High School:
Making of Asian America: History - https://www.amazon.com/Making-Asian-America-History/dp/1476739412
Unlikely liberators: - https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Liberators-100th-English-Japanese/dp/0824810813/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Thread of Silkworm - https://www.amazon.com/Thread-Silkworm-Iris-Chang/dp/0465006787/ref=pd_sim_14_2/144-0076638-4640964?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0465006787&pd_rd_r=ad8c5d33-7907-11e9-a48a-7140e5d87a3d&pd_rd_w=ktZAa&pd_rd_wg=RsV9k&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&pf_rd_r=TZ2GX9JPAXD830B3XHN9&psc=1&refRID=TZ2GX9JPAXD830B3XHN9
The Chinese American: Narrative History - https://www.amazon.com/Chinese-America-Narrative-History/dp/0142004170/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S6BSS5PB3VBNZZ38R2YY
Yellow Peril!" An Archive of Anti-Asian Fear - https://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Peril-Archive-Anti-Asian-Fear/dp/1781681236
New York before Chinatown: Orientalism and the Shaping of American Culture, 1776-1882 - https://www.amazon.com/New-York-before-Chinatown-Orientalism/dp/0801867940/ref=pd_bxgy_14_3/144-0076638-4640964?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0801867940&pd_rd_r=ebece189-7908-11e9-9511-65a57d25cf2b&pd_rd_w=IAkAV&pd_rd_wg=A0Twr&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=GXCC4HV5GNP5A9XX9ZM4&psc=1&refRID=GXCC4HV5GNP5A9XX9ZM4
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On the distorted view on American Perception of China:
The Chan's Great Continent: China in Western Minds - https://www.amazon.com/Chans-Great-Continent-China-Western/dp/039331989X
The China Mirage - https://www.amazon.com/China-Mirage-History-American-Disaster/dp/0316196681/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=China+mirage&qid=1558141355&s=books&sr=1-1
The Problem of China - https://www.amazon.com/Problem-China-Bertrand-Russell/dp/0851245536
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Of course, Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang's Books:
Smart People Should Build Things: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-People-Should-Build-Things/dp/0062292048/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=andrew+yang&qid=1558141081&s=books&sr=1-2
War on Normal People: https://www.amazon.com/War-Normal-People-Disappearing-Universal/dp/0316414212/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=andrew+yang&qid=1558141121&s=books&sr=1-1
The Hobbit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792822X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Fellowship of the Ring: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928211/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Two Towers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928203/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Return of the King: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792819X/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Silmarillion: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544338014/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544337999/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Resources from past discussions:
Feminist Parenting: Struggles, Triumphs & Comic Interludes
>This collection of essays, stories, and poetry edited by Taylor (Women of the 14th Moon, LJ 10/1/91) includes 61 contributions from feminists sharing their parenting experiences. Unlike Carrie Carmichael's Non-Sexist Childraising (1977), this is not so much a how-to book as a collection of short reports from the home front detailing successes-and some failures-in the struggle to raise children free of sexism, racism, and homophobia. In an apt summary for the whole collection, Rosalind Warren writes, "It's not easy teaching a handsome little middle-class white boy to think like a feminist-everybody else is telling him that the world is his oyster; meanwhile we're telling him he has to share." Other noteworthy contributors include Anna Quind-len, Audre Lorde, and Ms. magazine's Robin Morgan. While this book will have to search for an audience of parents who actually have time to read, it is recommended for public libraries. [See also Mother Journeys]
100 Young Adult Books for the Feminist Reader - http://bitchmagazine.org/100-young-adult-books-for-the-feminist-reader
The Amelia Bloomer project http://libr.org/ftf/bloomer.html
Some past recommendations from our users about inspiring/strong young women:
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/dec/04/feminist-books-five-year-olds
http://www.amightygirl.com/books
http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Do-You-Love-Me/dp/0811821315/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1392687674&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=mama+do+you+love+me
Coraline by Neil Gaiman is full of adventure, and is even named after a girl!
I'm not sure what Chet and Bernie are, but they seem like younger aged books, so I'll suggest an old favorite of mine, the Bunnicula series. Beyond the main story, they also have the Howliday Inn about a mystery at a kennel/animal hotel thing.
Or my personal favourite, "I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats"
https://www.amazon.ca/Could-Pee-This-Other-Poems/dp/1452110581
the Before the Awakening book? It's already out. Just finished it last night. Loved Finn's and Poe's stories. People who think Finn was a crappy stormtrooper and that's why he was in sanitation are dead wrong.
http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X
This reminds me of my favorite book when I was growing up, The Paper Bag Princess . Yay for empowering young girls!
The first thing that came to my mind was actually Bunnicula.
I loved the book when I was a kid, and I've used it in my TEFL kids classes many times.
I think the vampire that most thoroughly effected the way that I approach all subsequent vampire fiction, as well as vampires themselves, is Bunnicula.
If you've never had the pleasure, this was a series of three books (one of which had my favorite title ever -- The Celery Stalks At Midnight) that feature a mysterious pet bunny that rises in the night to suck the juice from the living (vegetables).
I am actually being 100% serious here. I really, really loved that series, and it introduced me to vampires in a way that was very playful, yet at the same time brought in a knowledge of the mythos.
My second choice would Dracula: Dead and Loving It, because I love Mel Brooks terribly, and even just thinking about that staking scene makes me laugh.
Friend have i got a book for you
My friend lent them to me, pretty sure he found them here
I think it was in late volume 1 or volume 2 if that matters.
Pokemon Adventures Red/Blue & Yellow box set is $26.32. That comes out to $3.76 per volume! Even cheaper with op's coupon code.
I need I Could Pee on This because I read a poem from it once and it's hilarious! Also because I love cats and poetry.
Buying a book is not about obtaining a possession, but about securing a portal.
I've been reading it. It's got three stories. One about Finn, one about Rey, and one about Poe Dameron.
Before the Awakening
After reading Shattered Empire you want to read Before the Awakening http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X it's not a comic but one story is about Poe.
Go wild:
https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921
Wyverns are wyverns and dragons are dragons go read a book smh. https://www.amazon.com/Dragonology-Complete-Book-Dragons-Ologies/dp/0763623296
There is a top rated series that has been around for years and is constantly updated:
https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Not-Stork-Families-Friends/dp/0763633313
https://www.amazon.ca/Its-So-Amazing-Babies-Families/dp/0763668745/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_2/136-1458463-9877260?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0763668745&amp;pd_rd_r=1276f820-7e54-11e9-a800-798d64934000&amp;pd_rd_w=yWMmI&amp;pd_rd_wg=VeLzc&amp;pf_rd_p=318fc841-c654-436b-9e98-a4e2694ba626&amp;pf_rd_r=MCSQGCMT881D674448T7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=MCSQGCMT881D674448T7
https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Perfectly-Normal-Changing-Growing/dp/0763668729/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2/136-1458463-9877260?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0763668729&amp;pd_rd_r=8806a471-7e54-11e9-b06b-1967775fe31c&amp;pd_rd_w=MRz2Z&amp;pd_rd_wg=eITPH&amp;pf_rd_p=318fc841-c654-436b-9e98-a4e2694ba626&amp;pf_rd_r=HN5SAZ8QJYDZZ0CAPQJJ&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=HN5SAZ8QJYDZZ0CAPQJJ
Each book is aimed at a different age group - the title “Its Perfectly Normal” is aimed at ages 10 and up.
My son is only 6 weeks old but I already have the series of books on our shelves. He’s got a long way to go before these conversations start, but I loaned them all to my sister to read with my 7-10 year old niece and nephew and they thoroughly enjoyed them and the conversations and questions that followed.
Sounds to me like you handled it well. Does she have any "appropriate" sources to consult when she is curious? Our daughter has these books:
We read them with her, and they are in her room so she can look at them on her own if she wants.
> it’s still not allowed at her age
I just read some study about how drug talks with kids are more effective when parents explain the why behind things, so make sure you are doing this. I'd probably say something about how porn is a completely unrealistic portrayal of adult sexuality, and how since she is just learning, it can teach her things that are not true, and that could make it harder for her to good meaningful relationships later in life.
Matt Fraction's Iron Man run.
If you liked "Choose Your Own Adventure," please, for the love of all that's awesome, check out Meanwhile by Jason Shiga. It's a "choose your own" comic story that's wicked funny.
What sort of comics does she already read? What's her reading level in general?
Those questions aside:
Written for children, appropriate for some adults.
Sixteen years ago. Not Dan's fault that there's folks out there who missed it. https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Yes-No-Dan-Barker/dp/0879756071
See my flair.
Maybe some of these or books like these will help you explain things to your kids.
http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Belief-Raising-Religion/dp/0814474268/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1326736652&amp;sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Pretend-Freethought-Book-Children/dp/1877733059/ref=pd_sim_b_7?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1TST6CPCNP7RGVV1RVT7
http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Freethinkers-Practical-Parenting-Beyond/dp/0814410960/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1TST6CPCNP7RGVV1RVT7
http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Yes-No-Dan-Barker/dp/0879756071/ref=pd_sim_b_5/175-5906093-8191060?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=161YVFZQ1AYMJBH8S80V
http://www.amazon.com/What-Do-You-Believe-Publishing/dp/0756672287/ref=pd_sim_b_2/175-5906093-8191060?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=161YVFZQ1AYMJBH8S80V
http://www.amazon.com/Older-than-The-Stars-Karen/dp/1570917884/ref=pd_sim_b_3/175-5906093-8191060?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=161YVFZQ1AYMJBH8S80V
Not that they're my kids, but my siblings just told their kids what's up. They just accepted it (2 and 3 year olds) or asked a few questions and then accepted it (6 year old). Pretty sure the infant didn't get a taking to.
I did send each of my siblings a copy of Red: A Crayon's Story, which I'm pretty sure wasn't necessary, but at least the younger kids enjoyed the story.
One of my nephews does dead name and misgender me when he's really excited (and since he's 2 I can't be all that annoyed), but other than that there haven't been any issues.
My daughter was also 2 when I started transitioning. At the time, my wife had similar issues with me being called mommy, and we wanted there to be as little confusion as possible. So, I went with "Allie", which is just short for my name, Alison. it worked well because it had a similar cadence to daddy, so it was just a matter of saying "oh do you mean Allie? " and similar things like that. It took a little while, but it did work after a few months. There was a weird period when she was 3 that she thought daddy was a different person, and that was tough for me to deal with, but as she got a little older she understood.
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I would very much recommend this book, Red. It's about a red crayon who could only draw blue, no matter how hard he tried to change. In the end he realizes that he was actually blue and just had the wrong label. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070
I used Red: A Crayon's Story when explaining myself to my kids. It's great for younger children, but an 8-year-old should still find it enjoyable. Plot spoiler: a blue crayon comes mislabelled as red, and is encouraged by everyone to try to draw red things, with laughable results. Finally discovers that drawing blue things actually works, despite the label.
Also check out the Customers who bought this item also bought… section on Amazon.
This pamphlet from PFLAG might be what you’re looking for. Our Trans Loved Ones
I also have some books I actually bought for my kids but I plan to show them to my parents too.
Red: A Crayon’s Story
I Am Jazz
It may be an option to make this a biological and medical issue.
There are more and more studies showing its a biological condition, due to development before birth.
Brochure by a large national health service explaining with pictures and pointing to studies as example :
https://www.beaumontsociety.org.uk/documents/nhs/doh-transgender-experiences.pdf
Its nobodys fault and just a way people are.
It is not flagged as mental any more in international standards for a few years now, for very good reasons. It was flagged like this also recently by the UN. Its a recognized medical condition and transition as people feel necessary is the recognized medical solution.
Religion etc. have nothing to do with it. Often its cis people who only see their point of view presuming things that have nothing to do with reality. There usually are few if any references so it comes down to : I don't like it so it must be bad.
Transition would not be for them but for trans people. People need to understand there are others out there who feel opposite to how they feel. Its called trans for a reason.
Some people compare it to epilepsy where especially religious people also presumed all kinds of things. Its now accepted its biological.
A few things from [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/lgbt/comments/7lxz8u/relative_recently_came_out_as_trans_looking_for/drq5v9f/
) might help cis people understand trans people in case . The link is by a trans person and many cis people said it is the best description they have read.
(TW suicide mention. And not all trans people show this level of dysphoria but it may be stressful in any case.)
Please stay away from self harm in any case. It leads to nowhere.
And this may help show that important is how people feel and not outer body parts, and that identity and orientation etc. are different things :
http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Genderbread-2.1.jpg
Concerning children some people explain like a can : they are the gender they identify with inside (can) and are about to change the outside ( labels etc).
I know of someone who tried to explain to a kid. Someone else in the room just said : they regenerated ( a Dr. Who concept). The child looked in awe. If the concept is known, it may be easy to explain.
As book you may like Red: A Crayon's Story. https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070
And in general a few things from this post might help you too. There are also hints concerning looking for support there.
PFLAG for example might know someone people may accept as authorities in case, like accepting ministers.
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs was a favorite of mine as a kid, especially when my parents changed their voices for the characters :)
Thanks so much for your suggestions. I am still looking at a couple of them, but one of the suggested books was this: http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1323734717&amp;sr=1-1 which judging by the reviews is exactly what I was looking for!
Some ones I can think of offhand plus a few lists:
Me & Dog
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/41547.Atheism_and_Religious_Disbelief_in_Children_s_Fiction
http://www.csicop.org/si/show/skeptical_books_for_children_and_young_adults
http://www.atheistrepublic.com/blog/karenloethen/books-your-skeptical-children
There Are Not Monsters Under Your Bed: A Storybook for Skeptical Thinkers
Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong
It Is Ok To Be A Godless Me
Humanism, What's That?: A Book for Curious Kids
I'm An Atheist And That's Ok
Older than The Stars
Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story
Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
Richard Dawkins’ The Magic of Reality
The Golden Rule
The Belief Book
http://parentingbeyondbelief.com/parents/?p=384
God Is Redundant
It's not all bad.
Also, 3 from 72? Bound to be a few nutters. One does wonder if they are actively seeking out "evolutionist" material.
EDIT: Had some time to A. Wake up, and B. Get my shit organized.
So my first recommendation is to read these 3 books.
http://www.amazon.com/Relax-Its-Just-God-Religious/dp/1941932002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452781395&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=relax+it%27s+just+god
http://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Belief-Raising-Religion/dp/0814474268/ref=pd_sim_14_5?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=41mSJWJjhCL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR104%2C160_&amp;refRID=136KZ8YRX0P0CY93EJGA
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Reality-Dawkins-Richard-Hardcover/dp/B011SKFWNK/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1452781427&amp;sr=1-2
These are all geared more towards the parents, but it sounds like that will be just as beneficial to you. I've worried about the same exact stuff you're worried about ever since my wife told me she was pregnant. These books have been a fantastic resource. The first 2 help you prepare for the inevitable questions (which it sounds like you're already getting) children ask in regards to our origins. There's nothing I can say here that will really improve upon what's contained in these books, so my #1 suggestion is to just pick them up and read them. "Relax, It's Just God" Is a quick read, so I'd probably start there.
I'll just say, for anyone that hasn't read them, or doesn't intend to, the most important thing I took from these books is this:
Please don't shield your children from religion. It's played an incredibly important role in the founding of civilization, and it continues to be a dominant force in society (particularly if you're in the US). By shielding your children from all things religion, they will have no defense against it when they are inevitably confronted with it. To a child, the easy answers and flimsy logic of religious dogma can seem persuasive. By refusing to talk about it, or not engaging them honestly in discussions about it, you're essentially sending them out into the world unarmed.
Now, once you've sort of amassed this collection of tips and strategies for talking about it with them, you need to build an understanding of the concepts that ACTUALLY govern our world. There's a lot of great resources out there nowadays that introduce complex things in a very approachable way. If your children are on the younger side, I'd recommend these books:
http://www.amazon.com/I-Wonder-Annaka-Harris/dp/1940051045/ref=pd_sim_sbs_14_5?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=51Xa9vh-4mL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;refRID=13A7B660SHNYNWGNRS9J
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=12ZKCH4ZP41R11J3AQC3
http://www.amazon.com/Older-than-The-Stars-Karen/dp/1570917884/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1NTGW8B5FNWYGW2MDDGP
I buy these 3 for every single one of our friends that has a child (provided I'm cognizant of their beliefs, wouldn't want to step on any toes)
I think one of the things religion has going for itself, that science and reason kind of lag behind in, is instilling a sense of wonder in people. It's easy for adults to marvel at things like quasars, black holes, the process of DNA replication, etc., etc., but it's a bit harder to instill that sense of wonder in kids without getting into some really dry science. That's why religion (in my opinion) is still so successful, it offers easy answers to really difficult questions, and doesn't really require you to think too hard on it. "I'm scared of dying" is easily answered by "Well don't worry, God loves you and will bring you to heaven with him."
There's also some great videos on youtube I'd recommend (though they vary a bit in regards to age appropriateness):
https://www.youtube.com/user/sciencestatedclearly (evolution)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rHUDWjR5gg&amp;list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPAJr1ysd5yGIyiSFuh0mIL (Astronomy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X56fBK1JlY&amp;list=PLsmqeqKj7M-rZe1C9PUon8V-VQ1tZj5NF (evolution)
Kids, even very young kids, are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. Knowledge of the way the world actually works is the best insulator against religious dogma, so give them as much as they can handle. When that kid at school tells them God created everything, instill values in your child that will lead them to ask "why" instead of just accepting that at face value. And if your child comes home and says, "Jimmy said god created the world" you can respond with, "Well yes, that's what Christianity says, do you know what Islam says? Hinduism? What about the Greek Myths, those are pretty cool huh? Most civilizations have a story about how everything got started, but none of them really agree with one another, and we've never been able to prove it. Scientifically we have a pretty good idea, but there's a few things we don't know yet, and that's perfectly fine. It's ok to say 'I don't know' when it comes to big complicated stuff like this. Let's see if we can't find out more! (insert books/videos/research here)"
My son is barely a month old, so I'm a ways off from a lot of these conversations, but I'm doing my best to prepare myself. I hope to teach him how to tell whether a source is reliable or not, how to be skeptical (particularly of those in power) and how to think critically, and not stop digging just because the answer he arrives at makes him feel better. Luckily, there's a plethora of information out there nowadays from secular sources that is geared towards people like you and me and our non-religious offspring.
EDIT: The other book I will recommend that's not a parenting book and isn't geared towards kids is "Your inner fish". There is a series of youtube videos based of the book if you prefer that. Basically, it makes evolution really cool, and in a way that (in my opinion) you can tell your children about easily. Things like why our skin is the way it is, why we look the way we do, etc. All stuff kids will probably ask.
This one mostly; [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152017720](Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story)
My situation is very different, DH and I are both out. I do however worry a lot about Utah culture influencing my kids and my kids wanting to please beloved TBM grandma. One thing I do is read them children's books about different beliefs/science. Here are a few I ordered recently. My heart goes out to you. Keep doing your thing, being a loving father and talking to them openly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1940051045/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0152017720/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756672287/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1 (for older kids)
Instantly subbed, these guys are cool.
Also, if anyone wants a little after story of Sun Wukong getting out from under the mountain, you should read American Born Chinese, it's a great comic about Sun Wukong mellowing out.
For anyone who hasn't read it, I'd recommend reading American Born Chinese, it about the monkey king and its written and illustrated by Gene Luen Yang who also did the Avatar graphic novels.
I've posted this before, but I'd recommend:
Infinite Kung-Fu is a really cool and gorgeous kung-fu comic.
King City is hilarious and fantastic.
The Nao of Brown is great, but a lot more serious the other two.
Same with Asterios Polyp, more serious but it's a beautiful book and a really good read.
American Born Chinese is a great book about appreciating your identity.
Sexcastle is over-the-top, ridiculous 80's action movie fun.
I find it has a David Macaulay feel to it. Very pleasing to look at. Nice work!
This was my castle book that I loved.
Castle has been with me since the beginning.
Some of those pictures remind me of David Macaulay's work! Link for the uninitiated.
It depends on what you already read, but let's start you off easy:
I would take a look at some stand-alone books to get you started:
Slightly more involved:
Harry Potter was mentioned - 7 books, easily accessible, builds complexity and atmosphere over the series. Highly recommended.
Also, The Name of the Wind and The Lies of Locke Lamora have been mentioned, and I second these. I also would add The Magicians, by Lev Grossman. Each series has two books out. I don't know if The Magicians will have a third book, but the others surely will.
The Devil and Daniel Webster is short. Though if you're interested in recommendations for books that are longer that you may like check out these:
The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut's Windlass
On Basilisk Station
The Hobbit
The Dresden Files 1, 2, 3. (The first two books of the series are the weakest, the quality jumps tremendously in Book 3 and each one is better then the last after that.)
The Lost Fleet
There's already a Novel adaptation
I've never read HP books or seen the movies.
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Link
Used is fine.
Thanks for the contest. the books are always better than the movies!
This story is a good way to explain being a trangender person to a kid https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070
the only thing that I can say is: I'd see a therapist who is well versed in these matters (I have no clinical opinion as to whether your kid is trans, or 'gender expressive'. Not only to support your child but to support you.
There are some good children's picture books that deal with these issues gently (I have two five year olds and I fully transitioned about a year ago)
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070
(this story is adorbs)
https://www.amazon.com/10-000-Dresses-Marcus-Ewert/dp/1583228500/
https://www.amazon.com/Morris-Micklewhite-Tangerine-Christine-Baldacchino/dp/1554983479
I hope this helps! <3
mmmm anyone remember this book?
http://www.amazon.com/True-Story-Three-Little-Pigs/dp/0140544518
When I was a kid, I thoroughly enjoyed "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs". Not sure if this counts as the villain winning though. Still, I think it teaches children the valuable lesson that there's always two sides to every story.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs is the wolf one you're looking for. It's fantastic.
Is this it?
I had a nearly identical experience when my son was in preschool. I blogged about it if you want to check it out. http://adamjnicolai.com/mandatory-indoctrination/
But yeah, if this happened in a public school, I'd go on the fricking warpath. That teacher needs to be fired or at the least suspended. Not acceptable.
As far as recouping your son's rationality, just buy a good kid's evolution book. I thought Our Family Tree was good (http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1413303317&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=our+family+tree).
Well since people like that one...
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=61Bb8PVIFPL&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR152%2C160_&amp;refRID=08Y59RTTFGASNDNE79R4
"Our Family Tree"
We are also reading this one to the kiddo. It is entirely about evolution.
Fresh Off the Boat by Eddie Huang - This memoir is what the upcoming ABC sitcom is based on, and it's what WSJ journalist Jefff Yang has said, if unedited, will be "a game-changer for Asian Americans on screen." It's a witty and insightful story of how Eddie Huang bridges his old school parents' background and the American lifestyle of hip-hop and Air Jordans.
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang - graphic novel that weaves the story of the Chinese tale of the Monkey King, a second generation kid who moves into a primarily white neighborhood and doesn't want to be considered a "Fob", and a white American boy whose Chinese cousin "Chin-kee" visits.
No-No Boy by John Okada - A Japanese American returns home after being interned during WWII and struggles with where he belongs in US society. The term "no-no boy" refers to how interned Japanese Americans answered to a "loyalty questionnaire."
Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee. The protagonist is Henry Park, a Korean American whose identity as an American with a Korean upbringing has impacted all facets of his life, including the strain on his marriage and his excellence as a spy. He goes further into cultural turmoil when he is assigned to spy on a Korean-American politician who during his run for mayor of NYC has to deal with tensions between Blacks and Koreans.
Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine - graphic novel whose protagonist Ben Tanaka is in a struggle with his own identity. His girlfriend is politically active and is involved in the Asian-American community, which he doesn't care much about. Ben denies the relevance of race, yet he has a certain attraction towards white girls and complex about his own attractiveness as an Asian male. Ben is bitter and angry, and his rejection of many things, including his own race distances him from people.
I also liked American Son (story of two Filipino brothers and their mother navigating violence and a new culture in America) by Brian Ascalon Roley and The Dead Do Not Improve by Jay Caspain Kang. The latter is Kang's first novel and it was not spectacular, but I did like his writing style and his use of pop culture from the view of a Korean American. He incorporates the story of the shooter Seung-Hui Cho, which he originally wanted to write a book about to reflect on Korean American male anger. Jay Caspian Kang is already in the media for his journalism pieces, but I'm looking forward to more of his writings and possible continued foray into literature.
Sounds like the [David Macaulay series] (http://www.amazon.com/Castle-David-Macaulay/dp/0395329205).
Castle by David Macaulay?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0395329205/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KE42xb7W512SG
Underground is also super interesting and quite relevant.
It's hard to define great nonfiction books because they're not books kids cherish and read for years to come. The books are severely limited by the target age of the reader. Whereas, I'm sure my daughter will still own her Harry Potter set when she's 25-years-old.
Since he's been very young he seems to have gravitated towards things with details, drawings and explanations.
I happened to find a book called "Castle" at a yard sale which lead me to find a bunch of other books by the same author (City, Underground, Pyramid, Mill) which I bought as well.
This lead us to all of the amazing Stephen Biesty cross-section books .
We have also really enjoyed the Ken Jennings Junior Genius books - he spends a lot of time reading these books.
The older Magic School Bus books are really great as well for an overview of how things work.
I'll grab any "the way things work/science/explanation" type of book that I see just to throw on his shelf.
We'll often go into his room at night and he'll have half a dozen books spread over his bed, it's super gratifying to see.
For computer games he is into a thing called Algodoo which is sort of a physics-simulator, Poly-bridge, Beam NG (a realistic physics driving game), Sim City, Cooking Simulator, Minecraft (of course). He's dabbled in Scratch a little bit as well.
I don't know that we've done anything specifically to encourage this or if this is just the way he is. I happen to have a pretty broad (but relatively shallow) base of knowledge that lets us talk about pretty much whatever comes into his head - and when I don't know we use google pretty heavily to get the real answer.
I try to dig into the "why's" as much as possible - why advertising exists, why we live where we do, why we have schools, etc, etc. We light stuff on fire in the driveway to see what'll happen and take stuff apart to see what's inside.
We're not "hardcore" about this stuff by any means - but I do work pretty hard to provide the materials that he can discover on his own.
Hope some of that helps :)
Oh, I <3 looking for books for my kids!! They are 14, 13, 12, 11, and 5. Our son is the youngest, and he loves all the books that his older sisters loved when they were younger. :D
Oh my gosh...Get those kids some books!
I would love this book for our oldest daughter if I win, please.
/u/DrUsual...can you think of any?
Thank you for the contest!
I saw a video of BJ Novak reading that book- It looks really funny, and def. dependent on the narrator- so good on you for taking it on! Though I am by no means religious, I am fascinated by religion- I will take a look at your other title:)
See if your school library has this one- it's very clever and fun to read-
http://www.amazon.com/The-Crayons-Quit-Drew-Daywalt/dp/0399255370
I love children's books that treat them like young people and don't pander to them, as well as challenge their imagination.
That is awesome! I sold my whole set of the LoTR books, like these, last year when things got rough. Maybe one day I'll find a nice set to save for my kids too. My daughter LOVES to read and I want her to know what a good book is when she's a teen/adult. :P
The Hobbit
I am obsessed with LOTR but I read The Hobbit first, when I was pretty young, it is a great story that you will not get bored of. I love fantasy books for this reason, you get captured in the book and then that 16 hour flight will have landed before you know it!
I was raised UU and Humanist and these books from my childhood are what I remember really affecting me positively with UU &amp; Humanist values:
Just Pretend: A Freethought Book for Children https://www.amazon.com/dp/1877733059/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_x_64s0xbYRMGMFG
Maybe Yes, Maybe No https://www.amazon.com/dp/0879756071/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E6s0xb8KD232H
Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong https://www.amazon.com/dp/0879757310/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_d7s0xbT98RY8K
(Sorry about formatting, I'm on mobile)
There's a great graphic novel called "Meanwhile" that's a CYOA book. Lots of little details, oodles of possibilities.
Many-worlds (the idea that the Universe splits every time a wavefunction collapses) is not fully falsifiable: there is no experiment you can do to show that it doesn't happen, since the outcome you experience is that your experiment worked in a conventional, allowed way. Many-worlds is confirmable in the sense that you can combine that idea with solipsism to do some truly amazing things. In particular, in a true many-worlds universe, it is impossible for you to commit suicide. All outcomes that involve both (A) you trying to commit suicide and (B) you experiencing that fact are the outcomes in which you survive. So you can do silly things like reverse entropy by massively trimming the branching tree of Universes. There are a nifty series of gedankenexperiments in the delightful non-linear graphic novella Meanwhile. But if you try the experiment and many-worlds is wrong, you end up really dying in the only real world there is -- so it's not possible to falsify the many-worlds interpretation that way. You just end up dead and not able to falsify anything.
But there is more reason to think that many-worlds is a fundamentally flawed concept. The idea of "quantum collapse" itself is a shorthand for something more nuanced: quantum decoherence. In more modern interpretations, collapse (the fundamental branchpoint of the many-worlds interpretation) is seen instead as a combination of "quantum decoherence" and "quantum ignorance" (both of which involve the wave function losing predictive power due to unknown/uncontrolled interaction with the rest of the Universe). The latter is particularly useful because it sidesteps paradoxes like the Einstein-Rosen-Podolsky paradox: in that (quantum Bayesian) view, quantum "collapse" can happen at infinite speed, because it's not actually happening in the Universe -- it's happening in the mind of the physicist doing the experiment. In those more modern understandings, there's no need for collapse to be elevated to a fundamental event as it is in many-worlds or in the Copenhagen interpretation. It is a consequence of ordinary evolution of the wavefunction.
"Meanwhile"
https://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237
Sounds like she could use that "Maybe Yes, Maybe No" book that gets plugged around here every so often.
Get books then and read them together. The ones in our sidebar are pretty good and the best part is Amazon has a little carousel of related books so you can quite easily end up finding a whole shelf full of potential content.
One particularly good book to promote skepticism is Maybe Yes, Maybe No: A Guide for Young Skeptics
The page says its for older children but if you read the reviews you'll find it's just fine for kids your daughter's age as well.
There is also the Awkward Moments Children's Bible, Vol. 1
Which says it isn't for children and I'm going to hee and haw about that as I feel the Bible itself is inappropriate for Children and I further feel it is dishonest that many children's Bible's gloss over some bad parts in order to only sew a dishonest sense of good feelings in children through cherry picking which I would challenge most people to distinguish from indoctrination, brainwashing, whatever you want to call it -- they're weaponized books and the authors often carefully study child psychology to maximize indoctrination potential. If you get it maybe read over it yourself before deciding if it's appropriate, I'd definitely give it to a teenager without reservation but younger children it depends on how mature they are and what you want them exposed to.
Anyways best of luck!
I really sympathize. I used to believe all that crap, too. For me, it started changing after I took a Biology class. Learning the reasons behind the scientific method really opened my eyes.
When your child gets older, I recommend this book by Dan Barker. It specifically addresses ghosts and skepticism in kid-friendly way.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0879756071/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/180-6193934-8727200
Berenstain Bears on the Moon. This was the first book I can remember reading by myself at age 3.
Also, my parents used to read a book called The Clown Arounds to me when I was a baby. Read it to me so much the cover fell off from use.
The last major influence on my young life was Canadian author Robert Munsch. Most Americans I find are familiar with his heartwarming story Love You Forever which was a big hit with baby showers when I worked in a book store. Little did anyone know that he writes a ton of other books that are hilarious to kids. Such as Mortimer which is about a kid who doesn't want to go to bed. Or I Have to Go! about a little boy and his finicky bladder. The big one though was The Paper Bag Princess about a princess who has to go rescue her handsome prince after the dragon burned down her castle, but all she has to wear is a dirty paper bag. My mom even took me to see this guy live when I was like 5 years old, performing his own stories. I used to love the stories, and when I have kids, I'm going to stock their library with all of them.
[](/rpaperbagderpy "Always Relevant Paper Bag Princess of Immaculate Conception of Different Race, Somehow") Robert Munsch knows that a lady doesn't need a prince to validate her, or give her children. Also, why not - it worked for chocolate milk!
Hello! I have a brand new cousin actually, we started her library already :). I'm big on seeing beyond the social expectations of women, and I want to be the "cool cousin" as she gets older! I honestly don't want to ask for a cliche book like princesses being rescued, shopping, or big poofy dresses. I want her to look back when she's older and see a uniquely different book that her cousin got her. Thanks for doing this contest! The Used book is good enough!
Get those kids some books!
My suggestions are more advanced for a brand new reader, but were a staple of my elementary years:
Bonnicula. Gotta be. There's just something about murder-rabbits....
[One of the weirdest and scariest books I remember from childhood.]
(http://www.amazon.com/Bunnicula-Rabbit-Tale-Mystery-Deborah-Howe/dp/1416928170)
Reminds me Bunnicula, the vampire bunny.
As with all things start at the beginning. From that link you should be able to find the links to the other box sets and loose volumes, or just get them digitally. If you have any more questions just ask.
Pokemon Adventures. Most of it is divided by the region so each one is like 7-8 volumes long and whole new series. Here's the first box set
Whoa man, I just looked it up on Amazon.. was gonna get the first 3.. but this I saw this.
Box Set 1 vols. 1-7
Box Set 2 8-14
There is still a lot of time till release.. but I think it's worth the wait.
Plus it comes with a poster. :)
Here ya go: http://www.mangahere.com/manga/pokemon_adventures/v01/c001/
Or, if you have the cash, this box set is a pretty sweet deal: http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Adventures-Blue-Vol-Pok%C3%A9mon/dp/1421550067/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1346932760&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=pokemon+adventures+box+set
You can easily find scans but if you want to get the actual books/help out the ones who make these, you can easily order them on Amazon. They even have bundles so you can save a few bucks if you plan on buying them
http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Adventures-Red-Blue-Vol/dp/1421550067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426227591&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pokemon+adventures+box+set
This book. It looks like a fun read and a great gift for cat lovers. And I thought this song was funny! So much like the cat's I've known.
As a bonus, here are a couple fun cat gifs :)
http://i.imgur.com/mgxmK3f.gifv
http://i.imgur.com/cbSbtjJ.gifv
1.) Something that is grey.
Silver is grey, right? ;)
2.) Something reminiscent of rain.
When I think of rain I think of cuddling up with a good cup of coffee.
3.) Something food related that is unusual.
Coffee chocolate Not that weird... but pretty amazing.
4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself. Tell me who it's for and why. (Yes, pets count!)
Bones for my dog because he hates being alone!
5.) A book I should read! I am an avid reader, so take your best shot and tell me why I need to read it!
I haven't read this yet, but it's supposed to be amazing!
6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related!
This book
7.) Something related to cats. I love cats! (keep this SFW, you know who you are...)
meow.
8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it.
I don't think any nail polish is useful, but I love this color
9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life. Why?
Shawshank Redemption Come on, it's amazing. And sad. And Stephen King.
10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain.
These would be particularly useful because I could keep my hair out of my face so I can see zombies better to kill them!
11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals.
skip for now
12.) One of those pesky Add-On items.
Apparently you can straighten your nose with this interesting little item Ohhhh, China.
13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item. Why?
This book is the most expensive item on my list. Dream item? Nah. A kindle would be my dream item, but not feasible to have on list right now.
14.) Something bigger than a bread box.
This big enough?
15.) Something smaller than a golf ball.
This ring is itty bitty!
16.) Something that smells wonderful.
This air freshener. Mmmm
17.) A (SFW) toy.
Amazon lists this as a toy, so I'm going to have to go with that!
18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school.
These would be great to hang papers and reminders up on the fridge.
19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be.
I'm obsessed with books, so uh... most of my wish list. Or this bookmark that symbolizes all that is books.
20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand.
I'm sure you've seen this but come on! It's John Snuhhhh!
Bonus! Oregon Fruit
Fear cuts deeper thank swords! Thanks for the contest. =)
Alright, I was waiting for someone to post this. Here's the deal regarding the EU.
Before Disney brought out Lucasfilm, the cannon included the expanded universe. There were a ton of books that told stories that tied into the into the prequel and the OT. Now however, anything that was created before the buyout is part of the Legends, which means that most of the stuff that was written before Disney brought them didn't happen.
Disney is working on a lot of new cannon stuff to make sense of everything. They have a few books (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Force-Awakens-Awakening/dp/148472822X/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450842708&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=star+wars) and the comics, but that's about for now.
Most book sellers have it, I got mine at Walmart. Here's the link for Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X
It's "ep7: the book" which includes a bit more backstory and more details about the movie
Like the name of the new Star Destroyer, some more details about Rey on Jakku and life there, it's pretty interesting
If you want more back story about Poe, Finn and Rey you should read "Before the Awakening" http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X
It's in Before the Awakening
Happy Birthday to your little cutie! =) My oldest daughter turns 8 this week! The time goes by so fast, I wish I had a much longer time with mine being that little! I miss those days with her so much!
Anything would be fantastic however my birthday girl has been requesting the first harry potter book on her wishlist!
Noodles
I know it is not 80s but i immediately thought of
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Rowling/dp/059035342X
I strongly suggest reading this:
http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1240275430&amp;sr=8-1
It tells you how to setup a home chemistry lab, and how to handle chemicals safely. Has some very interesting experiments.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0596514921/
I am actually not sure how good it is, I found it on boingboing that have quit a lot of articles on home chemistry. Including several scary ones on FBI raid !
> I've seen guys wearing T-shirts proclaiming the merits of slapping around women.
Sure you have. Maybe there's some really fringe thing that you sort of remember seeing once but so-sorry, you can't find a link right now - but I can find things that make fun of violence against men on a major, nationally accepted website: amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
Can you show me something similar directed at women on a mainstream site like that?
> "society tells girls it's okay for them to hit men." Got any citations for this?
A great example is this ad, which runs on mainstream network television. It features violence against men and there are no consequences for the abuser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y09z8lwOEYA
or this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJejr9jRyZs
Can you show me anything even remotely similar that's actually aired on national television?
> "Women initiate violence at least 50% of the time. I can cite more than a hundred studies that show that." So cite them then.
should I go on? I seriously have more than 100 of these.
I'll just leave this here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
Boys are stupid, throw rocks at them
Personally, I'm a big fan of the Marsupial Dragon, but it's hard to beat the classic European Dragon. The Frost Dragon is pretty cool too though.
Reference for the confused
Looks familiar!
http://www.amazon.com/Dragonology-Complete-Book-Dragons-Ologies/dp/0763623296
Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons?
http://www.amazon.com/Dragonology-Complete-Book-Dragons-Ologies/dp/0763623296
I have it in German, really amazing book, thank you for reminding me of it even if it isn't what you searched for! :D
Dragonology?
This?
Is this it? Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons by Ernest Drake?
Dragonology!
Sorry, I forgot to come back here and check for later questions!
I don't know much about adult histories of dragons, but The Book of Dragons is pretty good for kid dragon short stories, and A Field Guide to... and A World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves, and Other Little People is pretty cute for the others. Dragonology is another, but it's more adorable than useful.
My (then) four year old was flipping through It's so amazing! and she came to a page that had a man and woman together under a blanket. She exclaimed, "They are squishing together to make a baby!" The book has been sitting in plain sight for years and my baby figured out how the sperm and egg got together before my (then) eight year old. Anyway, I highly recommend the book.
It's So Amazing:
https://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0763668745&amp;pd_rd_r=E8406R5F8R7CPXBCJMXN&amp;pd_rd_w=NgT8C&amp;pd_rd_wg=qdlYo&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=E8406R5F8R7CPXBCJMXN
The hell we shouldn’t give young kids the whole talk. I was giving the other kids in kindergarten sex Ed lessons. That’s what happens when you live on a farm...animals fuck, it’s unavoidably in your face. I had the mechanics down very early. And so did my kids.
Books to normalize talking about sex:
It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (age 4+)
https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Stork-Families-Friends/dp/0763633313
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (age 7+)
https://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745
It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sexual Health (age 9+)
https://www.amazon.com/Its-Perfectly-Normal-Changing-Growing/dp/0763668729
Here are a handful of books that don't really need any backstory; Captain America: Winter Soldier, Iron Man: The Five Nightmares, Thor God of Thunder, Hawkeye, Spider-Man Big Time, Deadpool: Dead Presidents, and Doctor Strange: The Oath. Some of those are part of larger series that you could continue on with if you like, but those should give you a good taste of a variety of Marvel Comics without being too confused
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
Acquire/Buy comics:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
Just in case you haven't figured this detail out yet they have collections of individual issues in book form generally called trades. You can even find some at the library.
http://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Iron-Man-Vol-Nightmares/dp/0785134123
If she really gets into this maybe digital is the way to go such as a Marvel Unlimited account.
The movies got me into comics too and I have read a couple thousand in the last couple years now...
https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Iron-Man-Vol-Nightmares/dp/0785134123
>where is the definitive version
What does that even mean for an anthology of works written over hundreds of years by at least dozens of authors and editors?
>A lot rides on whether you believe genesis to be true.
Something can be non-factual and still contain truth. No, I'm not a Young Earth Creationist, That doesn't make the book useless to me.
>For example there will never be mistranslated, inaccurate copy of a harry potter book.
Great example. I own this book: Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal and this book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. You don't even have to leave the front cover before you begin to run into translation problems. Does Philosopher mean the same thing to you as Sorcerer?
>Actually although all 3 gods are the "same" god, the teachings of each religion cannot coexist. To be more precise, if you get to heaven and the muslim god is there then jews and christians wont be getting in.
If they are truly the same, and I'm a Jew who makes my way to heaven, then by definition the "muslim god" will in fact be there. As will be the "christian god" and the "jewish god" because they are all the same one God.
>the teachings of each religion cannot coexist
They coexist now, but it sounds like you think I'm claiming that none of the teachings of those religions conflict. I'm not saying that.
>You cannot count muslims, jews and christians as belonging to the same religion. sorry, you cant just make up the rules.
Sorry, where are the rules posted? I guess I forgot to even read them. lol I could make a similar statement like "you can't just exclude who I'm allowed to count. Sorry, you can't just make up the rules" :)
>you will hardly find anyone who can logically accept one and not the other.
I'm guessing you've never lived in the southeastern United States. MLK Jr is not, even today, universally loved. In fact, I heard that he was even killed by a Christian.
>Until religion becomes a solely private matter I certainly wont be happy.
Bourbon helps. :)
Come on, I know what I am talking about. None of those writers of that article know Slovak language, by the way. Be skeptical sometimes.
FACTS:
Consider this:
https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Rowling/dp/059035342X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491311673&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=harry+potter+books
(hardcover - 320 pages)
and:
http://www.martinus.sk/?uItem=205410
(harcover - pages: 309)
And there are many more examples. We can go with a non-English author Jo Nesbo
https://www.amazon.com/Thirst-Harry-Hole-Novel/dp/0385352166/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491311975&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=jo+nesbo
(hardcover 480 pages)
http://www.martinus.sk/?uItem=226387
(hardcover 555 pages)
The same book in hardcover is 75 pages longer in Slovak. And that's a lot. If it would be 5 or 10 pages ok, insignificant. But 75 pages at about 500 pages long hardcover is a big differenct.
My personal experience is similar. English books are shorter than their Slovak counterparts.
English books are shorter than Slovak books, you can read them quicker. That's a fact.
So, I too have had this debate many times, and I am heartened every time someone steps up in support of character based writing like Hanzi. My honest attitude toward this is "I want to believe". I want to believe that there is equal merit to Hanzi as letter-based phonetic writing like romanized, cyrillic, etc. But all the evidence seems to point to the contrary.
Some rebuttals to your points:
>I imagine there's also been an increase in the number of English speakers who have problems remembering the spelling for words where the pronunciation is not as obvious when read.
Let's assume this is the case. I mean, there's some evidence that it isn't the case but let's assume it is. There's a categorical difference between forgetting the "I before E, except after C" rule, or forgetting whether you need an 'e', an 'i', or an 'a' in words like "definitely", "separate", and "necessary" and fundamentally forgetting that a letter existed or how to handwrite a letter.
In this clip, there's a gentleman who "struggles with the character for 'thumb'." The above words are 3 and 4 syllables long but 拇指 (Mǔzhǐ) is only 2 syllables and he got half the word wrong. This is a far cry from simply mixing up the order of two letters like writing "beleive" instead of "believe". In other words, here's an article from just 2017 saying "Character amnesia has become more and more common...". Show me the article that says there's currently an epidemic of otherwise literate adults forgetting how to write basic words in English.
>The writing system survived for thousands of years because it was effective.
I mean, there's "effective" and there's "optimal", right? The Mayan civilization lasted for about 3000 years and had a glyph based writing system. Would you seriously advocate that this is an optimal system of writing? Probably not, right? So I think this argument is true but a little misleading, depending on what exactly you mean by "effective". Then again, "effective" is defined as "producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect". Was the "desired effect" of the language for its users to begin forgetting its own writing system?
>(ie, the use of physician, medic, and doctor for medical personnel), it gets a lot harder for the reader to guess what's being referred to.
I'm not sure what you mean here. Yeah, those are three different words with three different definitions and they might be industry-specific. But it's not about it being "harder" for a reader to understand the difference. When a reader comes across a word, they either know what the definition is or not. If it's a real word then then the burden is on the reader to go to a dictionary and look up what the word is. It's also the writers job to try to make their vernacular and syntax as clear as possible.
>Furthermore, they take up little room on the page
Ehhhhh, again, technically true, but so what? It's not even that big of a difference. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in English is 309 pages while in Chinese it's 242. This is not that much value-added.
Arguing that Hanzi has some benefits over romanization is like arguing that chopsticks has merit over the fork (another mistake in efficiency I think the East made). You're essentially saying "Sure, forks are ok, but look! you can't twirl a fork around like this can you?" It just strikes me as a pride thing.
Again! I'm a big fan of the language. I think there are some interesting logical ambiguities that exist in English that don't in Mandarin. For example, there's this joke in English — Question: "What did the logician say when his wife handed him their newborn and asked if it's a boy or a girl", Answer: "Yes" — Well, in Mandarin, since you specify Yes/No questions with the 'ma' particle, you avoid the ambiguity.
Alright, it's like this: books are like food. Start with something addictive, and probably bad for you (Conan The Barbarian for instance). Eventually you'll go looking for something more, but still delicious (the Harry Potter books are notorious for this). Eventually you'll order something heavier (For Whom the Bell Tolls is a good one), knowing that it's going to take a long time to digest.
TR;DR: Don't eat Thanksgiving dinner without an appetizer.
Cheapest thing: Harry Potter
And this is how I first heard of JonTron
First off, pay attention in lab. Take it more seriously than lecture. Lab should really be twice as many credits as lecture- because it is at least that much more important. Chemistry is action, not books. If you aren't taking a lab, you will suffer greatly. If nothing else, get a chemistry set or something to internalize it. I suggest buying and working through this on your own: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0596514921
Second, supplement readings with MIT Gen Chem lectures (http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-111-principles-of-chemical-science-fall-2008/video-lectures/), they invoke some math-you won't need most of the quantumn mechanics/wave equation stuff to ace your class, so don't get too hung up on that part). Overall the lectures are great.
books? movies? I'd say you should get the Cosmos DVD set for general science, and maybe The Ascent of Man book/series. maybe some Attenborough documentaries as well? of course, this is more for the theoretical side of things and not for curriculum, but it would definitely be a positive experience for kids wanting to get the gist of what's involved in science, I think.
depending on your location and the logistics of your teaching environment, you might want to get a telescope as well as a microscope. you can get a pretty good general purpose telescope for a few hundred bucks and I know that I would have loved the shit out of that as a kid, but I'm not sure what you could possibly do with it being that you're probably only teaching during daylight hours.
so for an actual indoors "lab," maybe you should get one of those Thomson C3000 chemistry sets, in addition to a general assortment of beakers and test tubes and such. that seems to be the best chemistry kit around these days, sadly, but it's not half bad. it does come with some decent experiments and supplies. in addition to it, I recommend Robert Bruce Thompson's Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry
I came here to post this. His chemistry play list is really good (especially organic chem). It will give you a really solid fundamental understanding of college level chemistry and will make it much easier to understand other higher-level sources of information like wiki pages and MIT open courseware lectures.
Also, (to op) I recommend The Illustrated Guide To Home Chemistry. This book will help you build a decent lab setup and give you the necessary basics of lab procedure to have a strong understanding of chemistry as well. Good luck.
I’d recommend https://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Guide-Home-Chemistry-Experiments/dp/0596514921
Might be too basic for your purposes but it’s a start!
Dunno about cheap as possible part.
Laboy or deschem for cheap glassware.
Think of the things you (or others) would enjoy working with her using. A telescope/binoculars is great if you do regular viewing, but terrible if it sits in a closet. An electronics kit (I like snap circuits) or chemistry kit (Thames and Kosmos or Thompson's book with supplies) is fun if you can do them. Programming (lego mindstorm for example) is fun, if you do it together, but will likely otherwise collect dust.
Don't think of a gift to give and forget, think about something the two of you can do together and get the supplies for that. It is a much bigger investment, but has a much bigger payoff.
This still leaves you short for a few of your requirements, but should be a good start. I'm interested in seeing others' suggestions as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406228837&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=throw+rocks+at+them
http://www.amazon.es/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
Also: http://www.cafepress.es/boysrstupid
And of course: http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Stupid-Throw-Rocks-Them/dp/0761135936
I had one in the series on mythology, egypt, dragons, and pirates. It camp from candlewick press if it is of the same series. I have seen that picture before and think it is in
https://www.amazon.com/Dragonology-Complete-Book-Dragons-Ologies/dp/0763623296/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=MGQMGA6H3Z2T43PETTG0
It has a chapter on different types of dragons and some that are in water.
Dragonology?
You know what you need? You need a book. A book about DRAGONS. Why? BECAUSE MOTHER FREAKIN' DRAGONS, THAT'S WHY. DRAGONS ARE AWESOME AND SO ARE YOU.
SO BUY YOURSELF THIS FREAKIN' AWESOME BOOK, YO
I think you need a trusted source for basic Sex Ed, that you probably missed. A source that you can go back and reference.
Some really good Sex Ed books, with lots of pictures/comics, (which are for teens, but I think they're really good) are written by Robie H. Harris. You can get them on Amazon.com:
Maybe you can find them at your local library?
Other than that, I honestly learned a lot from good internet sources and wikipedia. Learn to think critically about what is a good source of information. Plus, you can always ask your family doctor or gynecologist; and therapy is a great idea too.
Sure
https://www.amazon.com/Its-So-Amazing-Families-Library/dp/0763668745/ref=zg_bs_3214_2/161-8990773-1667619?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=BS12GM4BFDV42MQ1GRXJ
It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families.
We gave our son this one, but there should be a bunch in any large bookstore over in the "parenting" or "teen" sections.
I have been reading comic books since about 2006 and here is my take.
Movie Tie-in Comics:
Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week
Iron Man 3 The Movie Prelude
Marvel's the Avengers: Black Widow Strikes
Avengers: Road to Marvel's The Avengers
There is also a Thor 2: The Dark World prelude comic currently being released.
Main Stream(616) Comics:
Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction is amazing and Matt Fraction is currently write this so it is ongoing.
Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 1: The Five Nightmares by Matt Fraction
Iron Man: Extremis by Warren Ellis is used parts of IM3.
Captain America Vol. 1: Winter Soldier, Book One by Ed Brukaber This will get you started on Brukaber's run with writing Captain America, his whole run is amazing.
For Thor check out this IGN Article
Planet Hulk and World War Hulk are good crossover events.
"Ultimate Universe" Comics:
The Ultimate Universe was created by Marvel to show what would happen if the heroes began poping up today and puts modern twist on heroes. For example image your grandfathers WWII GI Joe mindset in the body of a 26 year old for Captain America.
Ultimates Vol. 1, Ultimates Vol. 2, and The Ultimates 2: Ultimate Collection by Mark Millar are fantastic.
Edit: I should add that you should go and find your local comic book store.
Awesome! Reminds me of this book that I loved as a girl. The whole homecoming court/prom queen "tradition" is a fucking joke, and that's how it should be treated.
puts on old man glasses
Back in my day, they read this to everyone in grade one here in Ontario.
So, you see, it's kind of a pun.
A Canadians-only pun.
And I explained it, making it even funnier.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Pretty much anything by Robert Munsch, especially The Paper Bag Princess, and Mortimer
Update:
Thank you all for your suggestions!! I bought a few of the ones mentioned here as well as some others. I went a little overboard, but I figure I can space out the gifts for later in the year, and some are for her little brother too.
(She's French born, so I made sure to include some American artists in there too.)
Thank you /u/mariposamariposa, and /u/moration!
Edit: For the commenters saying I should just give her princess stuff if that's what she likes - I have and will continue to. This year I spent over 100 hours making her an Elsa from Frozen dress for her birthday. This should be proof enough that I encourage and share her enthusiasm. http://imgur.com/a/ga9DQ
Monster at the end of this book
and
Bunnicula
The "bloody ferocious fangs" part reminds me of Bunnicula xD
bunnicula strikes again.
Go as Bunnicula.
The title of the manga is Pokemon Adventures. The link is a box set on amazon of the Kanto adventures.
Pokémon Adventures (7 Volume Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1421550067/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_-FBExbDERZQZB
he's almost certainly talking about the video games (and specifically the DS/3DS games).
if he's grounded and you want him to get the pokémon experience without necessarily playing video games, one idea might be to get him the pokémon adventures comics. you can get a box set of stories based on the original game boy games for almost the same price as omega ruby or alpha sapphire. these comics are like a better version of the anime, and he'll especially enjoy them if the episodes he's found are the original ones from '99.
http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Adventures-Red-Blue-Vol/dp/1421550067
I've read up to book 4 and its awesome. And I have #13 from the Gold/Silver arc, also a good one. I gotta finish reading these.
but I found this on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Adventures-Red-Blue-Vol/dp/1421550067
http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Adventures-Blue-Vol-Pok%C3%A9mon/dp/1421550067/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1348010210&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pokemon+adventures+box+set
The Gen1 series, its seven manga compilations.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1421550067/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458540426&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SX200_QL40&amp;keywords=pok%C3%A9mon+adventures&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=61du2-8G6bL&amp;ref=plSrch
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1421550067/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Books
Pokémon Adventures Red & Blue Box Set: Set includes Vol. 1-7 - $35.00
Pokémon Adventures Ruby & Sapphire Box Set: Includes Volumes 15-22 - $40.00
Pokémon Adventures Gold & Silver Box Set (set includes Vol. 8-14) - $35.00
Pokemon Black and White Box Set 3: Includes Volumes 15-20 - $15.00
Pokemon: Deluxe Essential Handbook - $6.00
Movies
Pokemon: 1-3 Movie Collection [Blu-ray] - $21.99
TV Shows
Pokemon Johto League Journeys Set - $19.99
Pokemon Season 1: Indigo League - The Complete Collection - $27.99
"I Could Pee On This." Really funny, quick read.
I recommend adding [https://www.amazon.com/Could-Pee-This-Other-Poems/dp/1452110581] (this book) to your library.
Edit: formatting
Here is a picture. The bookends are a solid geode that was cut to make them, my husband and I got them on my honeymoon along with a book of poetry by cats called I Could Pee On This. Hahahaha
If you have cats, this is great!
i bought a friend this recently.
Uhhh This book =)
Or [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Could-Pee-This-Other-Poems/dp/1452110581/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450584708&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=i+can+pee+on+this+and+other+poems+by+cats) and this?
I'm an actress.... I'm not sure why this is important but at least I know what I want to do with life!
I like to give people things or do the drive through difference because I like to make others smile but I can't always afford it.
3.) I would like to read this
Gifts for Teens
We Didn't Playtest This At Allhttp://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X
I have not read it, but I believe it is this one. http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-The-Force-Awakens/dp/148472822X/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0JW0DGNCKWK5JZPX7Y9R
there's a book
There's some more background on Finn's stormtrooper training available in this short story.
[Before the Awakening](Star Wars The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening https://www.amazon.com/dp/148472822X/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_P-8Nwb6XA26TD)
https://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237 ?
Meanwhile?
https://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237
The concept is certainly interesting, especially the gamification. That aspect might be enough to set it apart from Jason Shiga's Meanwhile: Pick Any Path. 3,856 Story Possibilities. which, for my money, is the gold standard for this type of book.
I also notice that these are translations from the French, which is a good sign. Has anyone read the originals? Do you have any insight into how well they work in practice?
I am almost certain you are talking about meanwhile. the vanilla or chocolate thing confirmed it
edit: oof, some dude got to you before i did.
Yeah, definitely sounds like Meanwhile by Jason Shiga https://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237
I think it was "Meanwhile"
https://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237
http://www.amazon.com/Meanwhile-Path-Possibilities-Graphic-Novels/dp/0810984237
this is a funny choose-your-own-adventure comic. sometimes the reader can end up "losing" and the reader's ability to naturally restart their adventure in the comic is justified as destroying parallel universes, and switching to extant universes.
i think a version of it can be found online.
http://smile.amazon.com/Maybe-Yes-No-Dan-Barker/dp/0879756071/
>Her native language is Dutch.
uitstekende!
Maybe Yes, Maybe No
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070
Here’s a book that will help:
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GR0Z1SCBCOOM&amp;keywords=red+a+crayon%27s+story&amp;qid=1554616859&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=Red+a+%2Caps%2C223&amp;sr=8-1
Some faves with great positive messages, no monsters - and colourful artwork!
Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0062252070/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483843710&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=the+red+crayon&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51LKwkYBZIL&amp;ref=plSrch
Zero by Kathryn Otoshi
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/097239463X/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=EWFCSCMXS62AT0RNAT4Z
Leon the Chameleon by Melanie Watt
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1553375270/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483844281&amp;sr=8-20&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=melanie+watt&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51h8MObbHZL&amp;ref=plSrch
Have You Filled A Bucket Today? By Carol McCloud
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/099609993X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483844686&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=have+you+filled+a+bucket+today&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51g3Y-LKZiL&amp;ref=plSrch
I Am A Rainbow by Dolly Parton
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006GJSJHU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483844799&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=i+am+a+rainbow
Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0879059788/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483844903&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=molly%27s+extraordinary+deed
Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0439851475/ref=pd_aw_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=3YF4V7V8BJDD0WW7P0DN
Spork by Kyo Maclear isn't as colourful, but the silver might go with lavender?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1553377362/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483844555&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=spork+childrens+book&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51acOmac4UL&amp;ref=plSrch
I don't think you understand. I have no problem with the story. My problem is with r/news sourcing an article from the web site of an automotive company. That's what is generally called a 'conflict of interest.'
Newspapers don't let their subjects write their own articles for this reason. The NYT doesn't pay Chris Christie to write about the bridge scandal. Why? because Chris Christie isn't a neutral party. If Tesla motors is the subject of a news story, we don't let them write an article and call it news. It's not news. It's public relations.
[further reading]
Congrats! Here are a few that came to mind from my childhood:
The Value of Believing in Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur
I Left My Sneakers in Dimension X This one's for a little older age range than the others, but still one I remember fondly.
Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue
Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
[James and the Giant Peach] (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=james+and+the+giant+peach+book&amp;hl=en&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;hs=3Cc&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;prmd=imvnsb&amp;bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&amp;biw=1366&amp;bih=610&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;tbm=shop&amp;cid=9505609397904188789&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=xGHOTtO5LuGJsgL89vm1Dg&amp;ved=0CGUQ8wIwAA)
This book and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs were two of my favorite books as a kid! If I ever have children I will make sure they have these to accompany the originals
Beyond Suess, Silverstein, Roald Dahl, Graeme Base, ect.
I would suggest anything by Jon Scieszka including:
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Fairy Tales
Self referential parodies of classic nursery rhymes.
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Retelling of the classic from the point of view of the wolf
Science Verse
A fun & clever mix of science and poetry
That's fantastic. A more modern twist on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.
Also
http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-How-Living-Things-Came/dp/1554534305/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1323264555&amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1323264575&amp;sr=1-2
Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story
My niece has this book, and I think it's a great way to introduce some evolutionary concepts young:
http://www.amazon.com/Our-Family-Tree-Evolution-Story/dp/0152017720/ref=pd_sim_b_1
This book summarizes all asian stereotypes. sad thing is, it was written by a Asian-American man. https://www.amazon.com/American-Born-Chinese-Gene-Luen/dp/0312384483
seriously, just look at a random page in the book and TELL me you dont see what im coming from.
I see, I haven't really read any actual books on the subject of being hapa/asian in the US. But I remember vividly during middle school, I stumbled upon this comic book in the library. It is surprising mature for a children's book and deals with identity, self-hate, racism, bullying, emasculation of Asian men, which I think hapa males can relate as well.
I love that graphic novel!
I loved this book as a kid:
https://smile.amazon.com/Castle-David-Macaulay/dp/0395329205/
Shows a smallish English castle during construction, in detail. Floor plans are easy to find, but this also gives some detail of the construction process, which you can use to add detail if they're adding on.
Maybe start them with a single crumbling tower, and enough space around it to build more.
Another option is to start with an adventure where the bad guys are in a small tower out in the boonies. If the PCs defeat the bad guys, the local authority grants the noble one the tower and the lands around it. Now, improve and defend it.
I loved this book as a kid:
https://www.amazon.com/Castle-David-Macaulay/dp/0395329205
The cover is honestly how I sort of pictured the front door of Hogwarts.
I'll have to dig around and find my books in my warren of a basement and get you the titles/authors, a lot of them are really, really dry graduate level books for people who made the study of castles their lives. I'm at work for awhile yet, but if my kids give me time tonight, I'll see what I can dig up.
Castle, by David Macauley, sounds like one of 'em.
Well, castles aren't scary, but they may be interesting anyway.
You may be thinking of Castle by David Macaulay. It's filled with illustrations diagramming out a castle. You'd need to buy it new, or from a used bookstore. Don't bank on finding a specific book via thrift stores and yard sales.
I also want such a thing.
There is a series of books by David Macaulay I have not read, but have on my wishlist, that might be what we want. Here is one, the Castle one, with more in the related section, including Cathedrals, the Underground, and City planning.
Yup, there's a color version also. The original books came out in 1977. He revised it by adding color and more details to his drawings and published it last year.
Original (1977)
Color (2013)
Preface: I'm not a historian, so some of my facts might get a little muddled.
I was under the impression that most farm houses would make their own rudimentary items (spoons, bowls, shoes, etc) during the winter slow months, and purchase "good" items when the money was in during harvest season. They could often barter with others who might make a better candle or shoe than them, trading furniture or food for that. (The start of the mercantile trade at a grass-roots level.)
Typically, the woodcutter, carpenter, and blacksmith might all be near each other, particularly given that the woodcutter doesn't need much space, the blacksmith might be the carpenter, and the carpenter might supplement income by being the woodcutter. (Then again, the carpenter and the jointer were two separate individuals: one dealt with building houses, and the latter with furniture.)
The blacksmith would store much of his stock outside because of space restrictions for his shop, and was also a man of many trades. While much of his work might be that of a farrier (horseshoes a primary function), he would still make or repair tools and common parts. Some fancy parts or raw materials he would need to order, requiring a deal with a tinker or trader.
Means a place for the visitor to stay overnight. Some bakers might expand their shop to double as a store, some towns/villages might have a common room that would double as an inn, some might have a house or two with extra space.
Most would not be able to afford two kilns/ovens, so that would serve double duty for as long as possible.
As for temples/churches, a local abbey might send out a wandering (on a circuit or route) cleric or priest or monk, the bishop of a church in a larger city might do the same, and services might typically last several hours. (If it takes hours to come from the surrounding fields, don't you think they'd want to "get their money's worth"?) Alternatively, some of the folks that still worship the old gods might have a simple meeting place established in the woods, or a small shelter, and hold local celebrations.
There should be a common square (not strictly defined as such) for communal gatherings. Weddings, market day, announcements, visitations from the lord/tax man, etc. Many families might have tables that could be taken apart and set up in the square, so that the party might be public and open.
The middens would be downwind of the village, and the younger might be tasked with taking the buckets down there. Or some of the older folks might do that... depending.
Most villages would be near a source of fresh water, be it stream, river, or well. A simple well would be a back-up, secondary source, however.
(I was a member of ABANA until my budget shrank. I also visit Hale Farm and Village - a slightly post-colonial age visitor center similar to Williamsburg. I have friends who visit (and volunteer) at Williamsburg and other similar museums. I'm also a huge fan of the medieval period, so I collect resources like _Castle_ as well as RPG books dealing with the subject. Again, though, I'm not a historian. Some of my details will not be appropriate for recreations.)
Green Eggs and Ham! Thanks for the contest. I love that it revolves around children's books!
This book, The Tickle Monster is absolutely adorable! There are even corresponding Tickle Monster Mitts!
I'd love to win The Day the Crayons Quit for my first graders. This year's groups has a great sense of humor and I think they'd get a kick out of imagining their crayons going on strike!
My daughter was(is) a big fan of Little Blue Truck.
We also like Goodnight Gorilla and Peek a Who
For ones that can grow with her, I'd recommend:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Press Here
How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight
Honestly, anything by Mo Willems or Jane Yolen is going to be good! I have some books on my daughter's gift list too.
For more suggestions, a friend of mine is a librarian and has a TON of books pinned on Pinterest. Here's just one of her boards.
For us? My daughter can always use more books. We have a ton, but she loves them. I think I'm most interested in The Day the Crayons Quit for her right now. It looks really good and funny and we like to read a little above her level to her anyway (she's almost 4 so at the bottom of this one.)
Green eggs and ham.
You two should read this book together
Funny children's book on that topic your kid would probably like.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Crayons-Quit-Drew-Daywalt/dp/0399255370
I think your daughter might enjoy this book: The Day the Crayons Quit.
It's a favorite in our household.
Your comment reminded me of [this book] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Crayons-Quit-Drew-Daywalt/dp/0399255370). Highly recommended.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Crayons-Quit-Drew-Daywalt/dp/0399255370
I'm a youth and family program assistant at the library where I work. I could use some kids books! Well, a kids book since we're going for a $10 item and kids books are ridiculously expensive sometimes. I would love to have my own copy of The Day the Crayons Quit. It's always checked out from the library and it'd be nice to have a copy that I can take with me to storytimes without needing to plan it ahead of time. This science experiment book would be awesome, too, if you wanted to gift two people something around $5 each. I'm working on a series of STEAM storytimes. I'm really looking forward to it. This would be a great book to get ideas from.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Depends which crayon you ask.
I'm kind of like you, haven't been around much lately (having a baby drains you from doing much), but I'll enter for the heck of it. I understand if I don't qualify.
The Hobbit Trilogy: Extended Edition because although it's not as epic as LotR it's still great to be back in the world of Middle Earth!
1TB Hard Drive you can never have too much storage space on your PC.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Four-Movie Collection it's such a classic series that everyone should own.
Roku 3 if you love streaming movies / TV shows as much as me then this is a must have.
The Day the Crayons Quit (Book) if you have any kids then this is one of the best selling books. Never hurts to build your collection.
$24.85 Ice tea maker.
$10.79 book
$5.32 band aids
I vote for two $10 items! Somewhere in between one big one and multiple little ones.
don't go talking too loud you'll cause a landslide, Mr. Jones
Optimus Prime! My bunny's nickname is Hoptimus Prime!
I have this book, The Day the Crayons Quit, on my wishlist for both my kids at home and the kids in my classroom (and, I'll be honest, me). It's awesome and I've been wanting it for a long time.
Thanks for the contest :)
I have this set for Hobbit, Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales: https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-J-R-Tolkien/dp/054792822X
I have the Lord of the Rings:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928211/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547928203/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792819X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
The Hobbit:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/054792822X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
and The Silmarillion:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544338014/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
all in the same style.
I believe you can get the Unfinished Tales in the same style as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Unfinished-N%C3%BAmenor-Middle-earth-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0544337999/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1N4YZSYGC4PZZJ2QP50A
As for the Children of Hurin, I can't seem to find a matching copy online anywhere. BUT, I have found this copy, which seems to be made by the same publisher
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007309368/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=X9DKISJSM7XL&amp;coliid=I3T9I3PAEVZ12P
Again, I haven't bought Children of Hurin yet, so I'm not sure if it's the same style/shape as the other ones.
Hope this helps!
[This one is pretty nice.] (http://www.amazon.com/Fellowship-Ring-Being-First-Rings/dp/0547928211/ref=sr_1_2?)
[Though I reccomend you start off with the hobbit if you haven't already read it!] (http://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-There-Back-Again/dp/054792822X)
You know you should go with The Hobbit because its keeping up with current times right now and a great read.
Oh Squeakachoo, why are you so awesome?! =D
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Thanks for this fun contest! You're awesome! =D
At least sometimes they do.
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Mischief managed, thank goodness!
>I think you're taking this a little bit too literally.
What does this mean? What did you want me to do, lie or make up an answer to your question that isn't true?
Do you want an answer to your question, or a story?
This might be relevant to your interests.
I think you shold teach her critical thinking skills from a young age. We did that with our son. We taight him how to think, and not what to think. There are great books, for all ages, on the subject. A great book, for example, is Dan Barker's Maybe Yes, Maybe No: : A Guide for Young Skeptics .
Once a child is armed with this skill, you can send them out into the world, and expose them to ideas, and let them sort them out.
One thing that we did, that we thought was a good ting to break out "how to think, rather that what to think" rule was the concept of hell.
We specifically told him from the first time he was exposed to the concept, that hell is not true. The concept of hell is particularly insidious and damaging. As someone who belongs to several secular/atheist oragnizations, I have seem the havoc the idea of hell has wreaked on people's lives.
Maybe you can get away with giving a book:
http://www.amazon.com/Maybe-Yes-No-Guide-Skeptics/dp/0879756071/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1334967003&amp;sr=1-1
Resource to help teach your kid how to think: http://www.amazon.com/books/dp/0879756071
I read this in about 10 minutes. It's very simplistic and a great guide to introduce young children to the principles of critical thinking.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785134123
You were right! Thank you kind sir!
I thought this would have been an obvious one, but perhaps go back to comics, where the character started. The Invincible Iron Man volumes are pretty good, and they have the movie-style armour in it.
If you're on a budget, or if he likes any other of the big Marvel characters, then maybe get him Civil War. It's about a massive war between all of the Marvel superheroes, and Iron Man features quite prominently in it.
Here are the most recent runs to check out:
Scott Snyder's Batman (#1 - ongoing), start with Batman, Vol. 1: The Court of Owls
Peter Tomasi's Batman and Robin (#1 - ongoing), start with Batman and Robin, Vol. 1: Born to Kill
Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato's Detective Comics (#30 - ongoing)
Tom Taylor's Superior Iron Man (#1 - ongoing)
Jeff Lemire's Green Arrow (#17 - 34), start with Green Arrow, Vol. 4: The Kill Machine
Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato's The Flash (#1 - 29) The Flash, Vol. 1: Move Forward
Charles Soule's Red Lanterns (#21 - 37) Red Lanterns, Vol 4: Blood Brothers
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Other current ongoings from the Big 2 worth checking out:
Tim Seeley and Tom King's Grayson (#1 - ongoing)
Matt Fraction's Hawkeye (#1 - ongoing)
Nathan Edmondson's Black Widow (#1 - ongoing)
Genevieve Valentine's Catwoman (#35 - ongoing)
Cullen Bunn's Magneto (#1 - ongoing)
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More highly recommended stuff that's fairly recent:
Scott Snyder's Batman: The Black Mirror - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Andy Diggle's Green Arrow: Year One
Matt Fraction's Invincible Iron Man, start with Invincible Iron Man, Vol. 1: The Five Nightmares
Grant Morrison's Batman run, start with Batman: Batman and Son
Geoff Johns' Green Lantern run, start with Green Lantern: Rebirth
Enjoy
Here you go!