One of Xander's current favorites is this interactive Thomas the Train book, where you read the story then turn gears and press buttons for sound effects. Well, Jonathan's been reading it every night for over a week. And a couple nights ago he got bored and the story started to change. I forget what he told the first night, but last night was about Thomas the union worker and his friends battling the evil owner Mr. Topham Hat so all trains could get fair treatment.
Tonight we asked Xander to pick a book, and of course it was Thomas again. So Jonathan opened it to the first page and said, "I think tonight this will be about new train immigrants learning to integrate into the world of Sodor Steamworks, and how their friend Thomas helps them come to grips with their new identity." He turned to Xander: "What do you think?"
And Xander looked up at him, all panicked, shook his head, and in his most vehement voice said, "Not THAT one!!!"
After we finished cracking up, Jonathan felt suitably chastised and read the story as written. :)
Monday, December 27, 2010
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2 comments:
How I wish I could have been a fly on the wall! Great storytelling, Jonathan....AND MICHAL!
Love,
Mom
Jonathan, I applaud you for your original stories which awaken social consciousness--Fantastic!
But, just as Xander recognized, not at bedtime!!! That's when we'd prefer something more amusing and soothing! Bring it on!!!!
Savta
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