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100 Greatest Children's Books of All Time According to the BBC

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/best-childrens-books-roald-dahl-philip-pullman-b2344581.html

Michael Rosen's questions to try (sometimes!) when reading together

• Is there anything in this text that reminds you of anything that has happened to you or anyone you know?
• Is there anything in this text that reminds you of anything that you've ever read, or viewed as, say, a play, film, TV programme etc.?
• Is there anything that you would like to ask the writer or anybody or any 'thing' in this text?
• I like the word/phrase...
• Why do you think the author used the word...
• Can you think of another word that means the same?
• If the author has used a mixture of long and short sentences, notice how the short sentences have 'impact' or are more dramatic.

Daniel Pennac The Rights of the Reader

1. The right not to read
2. The right to skip
3. The right not to finish a book
4. The right to read it again
5. The right to read anything
6. The right to mistake a book for real life
7. The right to read anywhere
8. The right to dip in
9. The right to read out loud
10. The right to be quiet