I was wondering - if you could give your child a book to read to teach them about life, life skills, something in particular you consider important, etc., what would it be? I am assuming the child is a good enough reader to comprehend the work chosen and it is age-appropriate.
I don't want overtly religious works (bible, etc.), as I assume your child will be brought up with the religious upbringing of your choice. I'm looking for other lessons or ideas related by a book that holds special meaning to you for whatever reason.
Also, no dictionaries or encyclopedias or other purely "reference" sources. Assume these will be provided as well.
As an option/alternate (inspired by the draft threads), what about a book for you if stranded on a desert island?
What would you choose? Something on philosophy? Critical thinking? Your favorite comic book? Something by an ancient Greek or maybe a famous work of American fiction? Something more practical?
I have something I thought of right off the bat, but was wondering what others will come up with....
I don't want overtly religious works (bible, etc.), as I assume your child will be brought up with the religious upbringing of your choice. I'm looking for other lessons or ideas related by a book that holds special meaning to you for whatever reason.
Also, no dictionaries or encyclopedias or other purely "reference" sources. Assume these will be provided as well.
As an option/alternate (inspired by the draft threads), what about a book for you if stranded on a desert island?
What would you choose? Something on philosophy? Critical thinking? Your favorite comic book? Something by an ancient Greek or maybe a famous work of American fiction? Something more practical?
I have something I thought of right off the bat, but was wondering what others will come up with....