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Kratos
#131 Posted : Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:57:25 AM
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Rankaz13 wrote:
Kratos wrote:
Hi all,

Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.



When I was in class 5, my dad bought me a book that ignited my love for books to this day. The book was called 'The Courage To Dream'. Though I no longer recall who the author was, the story has stuck in my mind all these years.



Mine was "Jimi the dog" by Meja Mwangi in class 5 or so. That book introduced me to the world of imagination and I loved the vivid descriptions Meja Mwangi used. I want to be able to give back the same to my children especially in this new world of TV and internet.


“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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Lolest!
#132 Posted : Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:25:26 PM
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Kratos wrote:
Hi all,

Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

You can never go wrong with Barbara Kimenye's Moses series. They're available in bookshops. Very captivating and with good English. BTW, when it comes to kids I'd recommend something my dad used to do. Buy the book, take time to read it and discuss it with the young one. He will learn to appreciate books easily that way
Laughing out loudly smile Applause d'oh! Sad Drool Liar Shame on you Pray
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Lolest!
#133 Posted : Sunday, May 25, 2014 8:31:07 PM
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@kratos, Jimi the dog and its sequel were fantastic too. I would read them today again! But the younger ones need to start with far easier reads like zile za No Feast for Kiundu
Laughing out loudly smile Applause d'oh! Sad Drool Liar Shame on you Pray
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Mtu Biz
#134 Posted : Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:16:39 PM
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Anyone read The atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand ?
I have a pdf copy iam yet to read... deeply conflicting reviews have kept me undecided.
Sola Scriptura
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Dia
#135 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 8:58:32 AM
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Kratos wrote:
Hi all,

Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.


Take a walk around the CBD and check out the following street vendors for second hand books especially the ones with vivid pictures for the 4 year old:
1 - Outside Steers on Muindi mbingu street
2 - Agip Bustop on Haille Sellassie
3 - Outside Development House on Moi Avenue
4 - Between Rehani house and the Tuskys opposite City Market

Bookstop at Yaya centre has some great classics both new and used.
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washiku
#136 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 9:41:00 AM
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Rankaz13 wrote:
Kratos wrote:
Hi all,

Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.



When I was in class 5, my dad bought me a book that ignited my love for books to this day. The book was called 'The Courage To Dream'. Though I no longer recall who the author was, the story has stuck in my mind all these years.


Is that how you kept the dream of being a doctor alive?
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Muriel
#137 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 3:22:46 PM
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Mtu Biz wrote:
Anyone read The atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand ?
I have a pdf copy iam yet to read... deeply conflicting reviews have kept me undecided.



Hhmmm. I have not read it, did not even know about it till you mentioned it. Whatever you decide, keep us informed.
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Wakanyugi
#138 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 5:10:06 PM
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Mtu Biz wrote:
Anyone read The atlas shrugged by Ayn Rand ?
I have a pdf copy iam yet to read... deeply conflicting reviews have kept me undecided.


Ayn Rand is the Patron saint of the Conservative crowd. In fact I find it strange that her books have not taken off in Kenya (or it could be we just don't read).

I suggest you read Atlas Shrugged if you. At the very least the story of John Galt will show you the importance of self determination.

"The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth." (Niels Bohr)
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Kratos
#139 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 5:23:28 PM
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Lolest! wrote:
Kratos wrote:
Hi all,

Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

You can never go wrong with Barbara Kimenye's Moses series. They're available in bookshops. Very captivating and with good English. BTW, when it comes to kids I'd recommend something my dad used to do. Buy the book, take time to read it and discuss it with the young one. He will learn to appreciate books easily that way



Moses is definitely a great series, will get them. I didn't know Jimi the dog had a sequel lol hio ni kutafuta sasa!

“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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Kratos
#140 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2014 5:27:24 PM
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Dia wrote:
Kratos wrote:
Hi all,

Am looking to get children's books for between ages 4 to 12, i don't mind second hand ones as well. Am trying to build up my children's home library collection. Anyone one to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.


Take a walk around the CBD and check out the following street vendors for second hand books especially the ones with vivid pictures for the 4 year old:
1 - Outside Steers on Muindi mbingu street
2 - Agip Bustop on Haille Sellassie
3 - Outside Development House on Moi Avenue
4 - Between Rehani house and the Tuskys opposite City Market

Bookstop at Yaya centre has some great classics both new and used.


Thanks a lot Dia! :d/

“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one, and if you repeat it frequently enough, people will sooner or later believe it.” ― Walter C. Langer
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