Comments on: What do you do when young kids get bored with board books?

By: Dddiva

Dddiva — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:29:44 +0000

With a drill and an inexpensive kit they make a great base for a lamp all stacked and colorful especially if they aren’t perfectly aligned. Stopping over from BPOTW.

By: bettyl

bettyl — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:48:08 +0000

I think some sort of building annex is in order…possibly a library wing?!

By: Jenners

Jenners — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:14:24 +0000

I loved this post!!! I can relate … as I suspect my son might be getting past the board books soon. Yet even though he has them almost all memorized, they seem to be a comfort to him at bedtime and he loves when he can “read” them to us. He is starting to read for real but he feels so comfortable with the ones he knows. I couldn’t get rid of them either (well, some I could but others need to stay). And as far as your quotes, I recognized “The Going To Bed Book” right away — Sandra Boyntoyn is a genius! And of course “Good Night Moon” and “The Very Busy Spider.” I just adore Eric Carle books!!!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:24:52 +0000

I’m so happy my mom saved our children’s books!

By: Margot

Margot — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:44:36 +0000

I’m the mother who did save the best books from childhood. We moved them many times and groaned with each move. But now that I’m a grandmother and have been able to share those books – oh, it was so worth it. All three of my kids love reading them again (over and over) to the granddaughters. When you learn to love books as a child it stays with you, as you’ve learned. It’s so good to go back and revisit those early loves.

By: Callista

Callista — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:06:17 +0000

If there are no missing pages or so much doodling on a page you can’t read it then it’s fine for goodwill.

“By the big red barn in the great green field …” – sounds familiar but not sure which book

“… Goodnight to the old lady whispering “hush” …” – Goodnight Moon

“… that night he had a stomach ache …” – The Hungry Little Caterpillar

“… it had been a very busy day” – the very busy spider

By: LuAnn Morgan

LuAnn Morgan — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:50:06 +0000

Do you have a preschool nearby that might like to have them? Or how about a Christmas gift drive for the needy?

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:18:58 +0000

If you aren’t totally attached to keeping them, I think they would make a great gift for a church’s nursery room. I can understand wanting to keep them though, they are probably filled with wonderful memories for you and your family.

By: Care

Care — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:02:40 +0000

aaahhh, this is so sweet.

By: Jenn's Bookshelf

Jenn's Bookshelf — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:42:20 +0000

Ahh..yes…we’re getting close to this ourselves. Our four year old is ready to be rid of this board books, the books he received as hand-me-downs from his older brother.

When dealing with something like this, I remind myself that the books (or whatever item it may be) may hold wonderful memories, but by getting rid of them I’m making room for more memories.

We offer up our “outgrown” items to our local Freecycle group. Perhaps see if there is one in your area? I’m certain that there are kids out there in your area that would love these gently loved books.