READ. WONDER. REPEAT.
Every book opens a conversation.
Reading together gives children space to imagine, ask questions, and explain their ideas. Manning’s reading tradition includes exploring different genres.
EXPLORE A GENRE
Realistic fiction
A made-up story can still feel true to life. Talk about the characters, their choices, and what makes the story believable.
After the last page
- What mattered most to the main character?
- Which part reminded you of something in your own life?
- What would you ask the author?
- How would you describe the book to a friend?
From the Manning reading list
The school’s reading list has included Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish, and picture books by Ezra Jack Keats.