Ever too old to read children/middle grade books?

[Gravy]

I know what you mean
The title of the thread should be changed

It had a good run

[Bighuey]

I think Ill start reading War And Peace and alternate it with The Wizard Of Oz. Best of both worlds.

[Aspen_Reads]

NO! You are NEVER too old to read children's books! They are still great books, no matter what the grade level is!

[melbuhtoast]

For me, personally, I don't think that you can ever be too old to read children's or YA books. I've been re-reading my way through the Nancy Drew series that I was OBSESSED with as a girl, and while they do seem a little old fashioned now, I still get wrapped up in the stories and find them quite exciting! I also have re-read the Harry Potter series a number of times, and it never seems to get old.

To me, if the books are compelling and speak to you, what's the difference that they're children's books, YA books, or books "for adults?" I've found, sometimes, that the book that I loved as a child has a completely different meaning, or leaves a completely different impression on me as an adult. That's what is so special about books!

[ylisa7]

Absolutely!, why in the world would I want to take a step backwards?...( would I drag out my play pen, rattles, potty trainer ? )
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Sorry suzy I know this is off topic and we will have to agree to disagree. That sounds pretty condescending to me. Maybe that's not how you meant it.

OK..no more from me. Sorry girls:) Back on topic.

[cmp librarian]

As a children's librarian I firmly believe we are never too old to read children's books and find enjoyment and even insight or beauty in the world from a child character's perception. Some of my favorite books are children's books. And even as an adult while I enjoy some adult books I much prefer to read middle readers or even teen books.... there's just something a little more... maybe magical? about them.

[suzy1124]

I think Ill start reading War And Peace and alternate it with The Wizard Of Oz. Best of both worlds.

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CORRECTION: "kiddie-Lit "

[aSquared]

I taught elementary school for years and absolutely loved reading aloud novels. They are so imaginative and delightfully silly at times. I loved reading them anything by Roald Dahl (of course) as well as The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews. I also like The Chronicles of Narnia and got sucked into Twilight along with everyone else when it was popular!

[pageturnerreviews]

I still read children's books but I do find that it is not as enjoyable as having read them when I was younger. For example, I recently reread "The Fire Within" by Chris D'Lacey and although I found it to be a very fun and light read it just did not excite me as much as it did when I was 10 years old. That being said, I also find it interesting how other children's books still hold up today (if not even better now) such as Harry Potter or The Last Apprentice series.

[tessdelac10381]

No one is ever too old to reminisce those classic children's books.I actually owe my love for reading from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and even the happily ever after stories of fairy tales. They started the spark in my imagination.From then on,my favorite part of the mall became the bookstore.

[Gravy]

I don't get why this whole subject has to be a 'thing'
Opinions are many and varied
And everyone has a right to their own
I don't understand putting others down for their tastes...regardless of whether you agree or not
Nobody gets hurt if I go read Harry Potter
People do get hurt if I tell them they're stupid for not reading it
It's as simple as that

[gali]

I read young adult books now and don't care whether others approve of it or not. I enjoy it and that's all that matters.

I love Harry Potter and it isn't just for kids.

[Gravy]

I read young adult books now and don't care whether others approve of it or not. I enjoy it and that's all that matters.

I love Harry Potter and it isn't just for kids.

So true

I love Fablehaven
A secret sanctuary for faeries and other magical/mythical beings?
What more could I ask for!

[3chicnP]

No! Percy Jackson and Harry Potter are classified as middle grade books! I still read them (or I did) and I love them. You're never too old. I sometimes take out some Dr. Seuss books to read if I'm feeling down. It brings back good memories.

[hareid03]

I love rereading childhood favorites! I'm only 18, which in retrospect isn't that much older, but it still feels a bit strange to walk into the children's section of my local library to go find a book I want to read. I'm rereading the Warriors book by Erin Hunter right now and just stopped into the library today to get one of the books. I had to ask for help because I wasn't sure where they were shelved. The librarians were all very nice about it though! I think everyone likes to reread old books they read when they were younger and relive the experience. You're never too old to read ANY book, regardless of the age group it was written for.