I asked Mrs. Pakjira, Director of the Nonsamran School, what kind of books to get for the students.
She is asking for skill exercises and workbooks for all classes and on all subjects, with emphasis on Math, Thai, English, and Science.
On a trip to visit the school, I asked 6 girls in grades 5 and 6, who were my guides, and got additional information. These are what they would like to read:
1. Aesop's fables and stories with moral lessons
2. Fairy tales, folklores, childrens stories
In my opinion, these topics are equally worthy:
1. easy-reading biographies of world-famous people
2. nature, and wildlife
3. Thai custom and traditions
4. Thai and world history
5. Geography
6. Classic literature (I don't think I'll get them a copy of "Khun Chang Khun Paan.")
7. healthy living (they can also read for their parents and elders)
8. easy English books
I will also get them a few copies of dictionaries and picture dictionaries.
