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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Forgot to mention Roald Dahl - the kiddos just love him. Dahl also wrote a number of books and essays for adults. Some with rather adult themes, too. You might want to pick up a few for yourself, they're entertaining and hard to put down. But Dahl's works for children are some of the best. Also completely forgot to mention Peter and the Wolf. You should be able to find books that come with a companion CD. That would be a good way to bond over books, music and headphones.

I second the Roald Dahl recommendation. I was actually reading through the thread really surprised nobody had mentioned him until now. His childrens books are absolutely magical stories.