Book Worm

When we began school this year, I gave the boys an incentive to read. I made up some book charts and told them that for every 5 chapter books (like a "Junie B. Jones" book, "Stink" book, etc.), they would earn a Blizzard from DQ. For each book that they read, they have to fill out a two page book report form.

Both Asa and Addison read very well. However, Addison loves it. In the past few months, Addison has become the biggest book worm ever. He reads at the dinner table, reads while he brushes his teeth, reads in bed. I've actually said the words, "Addison! Put that book down!"

I had bought three "Captain Underpants" books off of Ebay, thinking they were a little advanced for them (I wasn't crazy about the content/slang language/etc but desperate to find something that boys would like and that would spark Asa's attention.). Well, Addison picked them up and read all three in two days. I bought 9 more and he finished each and every 150+ page book in less than a week.

Last night, Jeff took Addison to Dairy Queen for his ice cream reward. On the way home, Jeff asked how many books Addison had read. Addison responded, "I've already read 7 more... I just have to do the paperwork."