I have a 4th grade son and a K son. I have already read all the Early year books to my K son, he loves books and begs for 3 or 4 every night at bedtime. I have also read to him all the books listed on AO. We have gone to the library and just picked books too. Recently came across Jan Bret and have read all of hers, all the AA Milnes, all Beatrix Potter, and all the Henry and Mudge. In our school day I want to combine my boys for as much as possible. We do Bible, Art, Music, Poetry, Nature, Science and History together right now with the older boy having extra work and sometimes more advanced books. What are some good choice books that will keep both boys interest? Right now we are reading Mr Popper's Penguins. What are some good books to meet in the middle for my boys? Should I read aloud from the 1st grade list and then let my 4th grade son read silently from his list?
I guess another question would be, how do you read aloud all day and not feel hoarse? Sometimes my mouth waters too much while reading and other times its so dry I feel like I have to cough. Are there any tricks to it?