A篇
There are no bad authors for children. Children like and want to read and seek out, because every child is different. They can find the stories they need, and they bring themselves to stories. Here are some books children should read.
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
This book tells the story of a stranded (陷入困境的)airplane pilot, who meets an otherworldly little prince in the Sahara desert. The Little Prince is a fascinating character and the author’s watercolor illustrations are beautiful. There is an excellent pop-up(立体的)book version.
At the Back of the North Wind, by George MacDonald
George MacDonald has written several other lovely children’s books-The Princess and the Goblin is a must-read. But this book is perhaps his sweetest. A little boy named Diamond meets the mysterious lady North Wind one stormy night, and she brings him on many adventures through the night sky.
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, by Jean Lee Latham
This excellent book explores the world of sea travel and colonial England through its main character, Nat Bowditcli. Nat has to give up dreams of Harvard to become an indentured (受契约约束的)servant. Nonetheless, he teaches himself advanced mathematics, and grows up to become captain of his own ship.
The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norman Juster
Its protagonist (主角), Milo, is a bored little boy who discovers a "phantom tollbooth"-and with it, an imaginative world in which numbers, words, music, and sounds come to life. He is given the "impossible" mission of returning two princesses to the Kingdom of Wisdom. In the process, he has learned valuable lessons, finding a love of learning.
1. Which of the following books has beautiful pictures in it?
A. The Little Prince B. At the Back of the North Wind
C. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch D. The Phantom Tollbooth
2. In Jean Lee Latham’s book, Nat Bowditch .
A. doesn’t want to go to university B. gives up his dream of being a captain
C. learns advanced mathematics by himself D. wants to teach mathematics in Harvard
3. What does the book The Phantom Tollbooth focus on?
A. Adventures through the night sky. B. Learning in a fun way.
C. Exploration of the ocean world. D. Romantic stories in the desert.
