The wonders in books
READING is fun! It helps children learn all kinds of stuff and know many news words. Children who read are also more creative. What books do you like to read? Do you prefer fantasy, folklore or mystery?
Do you like to read fantasy/ adventure books like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series of books or Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson novels? How about fairy tale books like Brothers Grimm’s Rapunzel and Han Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen?
Books by Enid Blyton have been popular for so many generations.
Have you heard of author Christopher Paolini who wrote the Inheritance Cycle series (comprising the books Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr and Inheritance)?
He was only 15 years old when he first wrote Eragon. The book was named third bestselling children’s hardback book of 2003 and won the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Book Award and the Young Reader’s Choice Award in 2006. A film adaptation of the book was released in 2006.
If you like to write, keep writing. With a bit of luck, you too could be like author Flavia Bujor who wrote The Prophecy Of The Stones (published in 2002) when she was 13!
Recently, Starchild asked readers to send in letters on the topic: My Favourite Book. Let’s hear what they have to say.
Oh Wen Sze, nine, likes to read Elisabetta Dami’s fictional books, Geronimo Stilton. The books revolve around Geronimo, a mouse who is journalist and editor for the fictional newspaper The Rodent’s Gazette. “Among all the books, I truly enjoy reading Geronimo Stilton’s The Dragon of Fortune .Itisabouta mouse who travels into a dream.”
Foo Jia Le, nine, says: “I like to read all type of books because it helps me improve my knowledge. My favourite book is Aesop Fables’ The Fox and The Lion . The book is about a cunning fox and a silly lion. After reading this book, I have learnt about different characteristics about these animals.”
Gideon Immanuel Andrew David, nine, enjoys reading the Aesop Fables’ The Ant And The Bird. “It’s a story about an ant and a bird that help each other when in danger. The story has taught me how to be helpful and caring.”
“My favourite story is The Banana Robber by Enid Blyton. I like the story because it is interesting and imaginative. They story also has funny moments and they make me laugh out loud sometimes,” says Anna Ruth Oh, six.
Sibling Bernard Jude Andrew David, seven writes: “I like the story of Adam and Eve. It teaches me how God created earth and humans. The story teaches us the importance of obeying God.”
Ashvini Jeyakanthan, five, says: “My favourite books are Ladybird’s Key Words With Peter and Jane series. They are simple and fun. It helps me learn how to read.”
Ashlynn Leong Yi Qian, eight, likes Charles Dicken’s Bleak House. “I love it because it is about love. It starts off sad but has a happy ending.”
“Spiderman’s Worst Enemies isa great book. It is exciting, fun and filled with many nice pictures,” writes Cayden Leong Yi Yang, seven.
ITEM: Father’s Day is on June 17. Tell us about your father, and what he does for you and your siblings.
What do you love about your father?
We want to know!
If you have ideas on how to celebrate Father’s Day, do share them with us. Draw Dad or make him a card with a short message. Or you could send us a photograph of Dad and you.
All letters must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below), gender, e-mail, phone number and address.
Please write your name behind the drawing or photograph and the topic, Daddy Dearest, on the envelope. All letters must reach us by June 7. Send your letters to: Starchild, c/o Star2
Star Media Group Bhd Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
You can also e-mail your contributions to star2@thestar.com. my. Please put “STARCHILD” in the subject line of your e-mail. Scanned drawings should be in jpeg format, with a resolution of 200 dpi.