Jack's Insects – How do your kids like it?

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  • October 19, 2011 at 4:14 am
    Jennifer
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    I’m curious about this book and how it’s going for those using it.  I’m considering it for my ds for a Christmas present. 

    October 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm
    Claire
    Participant

    We picked it up last year and intended to enjoy it with our Nature Study or as a lighter side of Science studies but the children (7,9 at that time) just didn’t immediately like it.  When that happens I tend to shelve the book for another try later or forget about it all together.  I think if we’d stuck with it maybe they would have enjoyed it more.  We stopped only a dozen or so pages into it.  I loved the concept and really wanted them to dive in!  Maybe later …

    I’d be curious to hear others comments since it seems like such a beloved book.  Anyone else used it?  Please share how you approached it … maybe I just didn’t get it right!  Embarassed

    October 20, 2011 at 7:38 pm
    erin.kate
    Participant

    This is also on my wish list so I am eager to hear more, as well. 

    October 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm
    thepinkballerina
    Participant

    My girls ages 8, 6, and 4 loved it. I thought it was a little wordy in some chapters, but overall it does help you learn about insects in a fun story. Smile

    October 21, 2011 at 7:01 am
    Kirstykbart
    Member

    Hi all,

    I was pondering buying this book as well.  I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they think it would be suitable for people in another country or if the insects are all US insects?  I think Charlotte Mason used the book herself, which makes me think it should be ok for us (we’re in the UK), but I couldn’t tell from the chapter headings in the contents and the sample chapter is a katydid.  It does look like such a wonderful book.

    Sorry to jump in on your question!

    Kirsty

    October 21, 2011 at 12:37 pm
    Sonya Shafer
    Moderator

    Jack’s Insects covers insects from around the world. I recall insects from England, United States, South America, Africa, Australia, China, and Mexico. My 13yo (at the time) enjoyed it. Smile

    October 21, 2011 at 1:10 pm
    Kirstykbart
    Member

    Thanks for that Sonya,  we’ll no doubt give it a try in the new year when the insects are back out in force!

    October 21, 2011 at 1:39 pm
    Jennifer
    Member

    Thanks for the replies!  I will probably give this book a try sometime soon.  My ds9 LOVES reading about animals and insects.  We’re doing a very small Christmas this year as far as presents go, and this may be the one for him.

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