Books are more important than toys
By Curlann
@annierose (19473)
Philippines
October 27, 2016 7:14pm CST
I always try to buy one children's book whenever I get my salary from my work. It is one way I think, for me to support my niece's education. I think books are better than toys. She is just 6 years old and I want her to grow up loving books.
Do you also love to buy books to the small ones?
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
When my daughters are still young, I really want to buy them toys but everytime they see books, they rather choose books than toys.
Until now that they are already working ladies, they still love to read books.
It is really good for children to have love for books.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@magallon I can understand them. In fact, when I wait for my friends I prefer to stay in the National Bookstore while waiting for them.
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@annierose My daughters are different from me..
They are really fond of reading.
I only read when needed.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@magallon Oh, maybe they inherited their love of reading from their father?
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Happy2BeMe Hi L_B, for sure they are eager to read those books once you handed those to them, right?
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
28 Oct 16
@annierose my grandson is only two so he likeshould his mom and dad to read them to him. My grand daughter is 8 and she loves to read. She always asks for books.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Happy2BeMe I bet they will be smarter than the other kids of their age who do not read books. 
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
True! My mom always read stories to me when I was a child. Then, she always bought me fairy tale books too.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@SIMPLYD Wow! You were very lucky. I would always envy the daughter of my cousin when I was still a kid because she has many big books. I was really a bookworm since I started to learn how to read well.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@annierose I can't remember if my parents read a book to us before we go to sleep . But our father bought us two big volumes of Fairy Tales by Reader's Digest and it was really read always by all of us that in a few years it was already so worn out .
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
Yes, I love listening to her reading. But, there is a problem. She does not understand the meaning of English words. That is why, I need to translate it for her.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@marlina She only speaks Tagalog. She knows just few words in English.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
29 Oct 16
@annierose What language does your niece speak/
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@LadyDuck I see myself just like you when I grow old. Oh, 
I am a grown up already.
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@LadyDuck (460235)
• Switzerland
28 Oct 16
@annierose Yes I do, even if now that I am aging I like to stay at home.
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@Oolongfan (40)
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28 Oct 16
My almost 6 year old has more books than we can count! I always pick up a book if it is informative, fun, has nice art, and is timeless. These are the criteria for me.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Oolongfan It would be fun to visit your house I guess. If I were your neighbor, I would always stay in your house because of the books.
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@Oolongfan (40)
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28 Oct 16
@annierose We also have enough grown up books to have our own library.
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@youless (112163)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Oct 16
That'll be so benefical for your child. Reading is a very important habit and hobby for children. They can learn a lot from them. And meanwhile you can also bring your daughter to the library and therefore she will find the books she likes.
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@youless (112163)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Oct 16
@annierose Sorry for my mistake
At least you have more experience to children before you have your own children
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@youless Yes, you are correct. By the way, I already have students whom I consider my own kids too.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
31 Oct 16
i would buy her activity books, too, like coloring, matching, mazes, puzzles.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
31 Oct 16
@hereandthere Yes! They are not choosy.They can be very happy even in simple stuff. 
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
31 Oct 16
@annierose it's easy to buy educational stuff for toddlers and preschoolers.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@sol_cee Oh, I did not recognize it easily. Yes, I love staying in National BooK Store and SAle Bookstore too.
@JESSY3236 (19058)
• United States
28 Oct 16
I had started reading early too. I still love to read.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@JESSY3236 Do you read books regularly? My ideal to do list is to finish one book a week.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
1 Nov 16
@JESSY3236 That is much better! I made a goal that I should finish a novel this week.
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@JESSY3236 (19058)
• United States
31 Oct 16
@annierose Yes and no. If I am too tired or too busy then I won't read,But lately I have been reading alot.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
28 Oct 16
I think both books and toys are good as long as you give time for both. Without toys, they will not run around, have an imagination without the help of words, and will not know how to share and play with others. Books are great and kids should learn to love to read but no way are they more important. As a child, both are very very much important for them growing.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
4 Nov 16
@DesirousDreamer I think getting bruises or scratches are normal. Hum..When I was commenting, what came to my mind was some news when even a child get killed because of his or her playmates.
@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
9 Nov 16
@DesirousDreamer Yes it was. It is the reason I also look over to my niece whenever she is playing outside I do it just to make sure I know who are her playmates.
@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
8 Nov 16
@annierose That is terrible that it happened, perhaps that is more of a disciplinary thing and not just a toy thing. I don't know anything about the story so I cannot tell what was going on.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Ritu96 Hi! Yes, I always make sure that the book I will have has attractive illustrations. I sometimes find her drawing those pictures in a paper.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Ritu96 That will be great! Her grandpa (my late father) was a painter when he was still alive.
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@Ritu96 (897)
• Sonipat, India
28 Oct 16
@annierose who knows someday she will be an artist
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@RitzzView (2994)
• India
29 Oct 16
You want her to grow up loving books! Does this mean that she loves the toys already?
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
30 Oct 16
@RitzzView She has many dolls already and other toys. But I think she gets bored with them already.
@RitzzView (2994)
• India
30 Oct 16
@annierose Maybe she's bored because she's alone..
Does she have any siblings to play with her?
@dobi_1122 (114)
• Bulgaria
5 Nov 16
This is true. When I was little I did not read. Now I'm almost 18 and I started reading a lot of 2-3 years ago. Sorry I found this opportunity so late.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
5 Nov 16
@dobi_1122 Thanks for participating in here.Books are our best friends. I do not feel bored as long as I have a book in my hand to read. Do you have favorites?
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
@dobi_1122 That is great! Maybe someday in the future, you can create stories like that too. Do you want to be a writer?
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@dobi_1122 (114)
• Bulgaria
6 Nov 16
@annierose Now I read the series The Black Dagger Brotherhood of J.R. Ward and I would say that is great. Also like the series Shatter Me of Tahereh Mafi. And many more. Generally prefer fantasy and dystopian. I love many romance novels.
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@Letranknight2015 (51547)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
Not every one is into books and sadly I'm one of them. I don't know why I didn't get into books back in my childhood.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Letranknight2015 I understand. My boyfriend loves toys more than books when he was also a kid. I think it depends on one's personality. Or perhaps the people around you do not like books that much too?
@cmoneyspinner (9221)
• Austin, Texas
29 Oct 16
Pretty picture books are the best! I like them for myself. Sharing a link. Your niece might like this book.
Sharing a link. Your niece might like this book.
The Weaving of a Dream (By Marilee Heyer)When the beautiful tapestry woven by a poor woman is stolen by fairies, her three sons set out on a magical journey to retrieve it. A retelling of a traditional Chinese tale.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@cmoneyspinner Thank you very much! It has many good books for kids. 
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
I seldom buy books for my daughters always used their laptops in studying their lessons.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@Macarrosel Their eyes are strong. Mine prefer to read the stories in hard copies than in my laptop.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
28 Oct 16
@AkoPinay Hi Yves! Yes, apples as what they say will keep someone away from doctors. My niece does not like fruits. But I hope that when she grows up, she will like them. Fruits are nutritious.
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@annierose (19473)
• Philippines
29 Oct 16
@ourlot Hi Robert! My niece usually like fairy tales. How about yours?
