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Stories with a twist
Stories they can relate too.
My kids like to hear me tell stories about my mom and what it was like coming up in the 60s and 70s. I've travelled a lot, and they are curious about my adventures.
Generally, I find non fiction prose that addresses topics pertinent to their lives and their community. Often I will connect the quote or song or poem of the day to introduce the story we read.
Stories about families, the neighborhood and the city, friendship, empathy and learning about different holidays, cultures and celebrations.
multicultural ones... ones with themes that they can relate to