Book fair prices are no joke

[@ccm4633]

Such a sweet polite kid, a love of reading is such a precious gift

[@mschanggifted]

Thank you 😊

[@pjayjay.]

If you ever wanna get into reading, I can give you some great recs! ^^

[@mmm555m]

@@pjayjay. I’ll take some recs! 😃

[@pjayjay.]

@@mmm555m ofc! I definitely recommend the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It’s lgbt, drama, all that nice stuff! I also like shatter me. The writing isn’t the best but the story is cool! Amari and the night brothers is super interesting! :>

[@simonevereen07cracra]

​@@mschanggifted the thing about it is that at my school students didn't have to pay taxes at the book fair

[@adey126]

I remember book fairs and ten bucks would get you a goosebumps book, a light up pen and a scented eraser. Times were so easier.

[@maple22moose44]

even more recently itbwas like that, i was in primary school in 2018 and we had a book fair, got about the same stuff for £15 (no goosebumps book of course but just another book)

[@stephanieann6622]

When was this? I mean I know my parents were lower class but about 10yrs ago 10 dollars here would barely get you a hook it was like a 5 dollars alone for a light up pen! I always would get like a scented eraser. I remember this detective book set I wanted so bad it was like finger print dust with it and other things and I vaguely remember getting it that or I remember dreaming about playing it😂 brain injury kinda messed that up for me sometimes. But man I wish it was that cheap where I was then

[@brittanylailer5562]

I know right I remember going with $10-15 and getting a ton.. posters pencils and a few books.. makes me feel bad for the kids who can’t afford it.. my kids school started a thing this year where each kid gets $10 and I was so happy to hear that. It really didn’t get them much but it’s something.. two of my kids had already spent it before I even knew the book fair was there haha. So I had to send em all with more cause I wanted to make sure they got actual books too haha

[@adey126]

@@stephanieann6622 Back in the 90s. Yeah things were a lot cheaper back then, yet the pay hasn’t kept up with the times.

[@victoriap1649]

Same but that was still super expensive for back then for most of us too 😭

[@Gel677]

I love that you clarified "I don't have to, I want you" before people came screaming "don't let your child boss you around" in the comments

[@StephanieRace17]

Speaking from experience, no $30 doesn’t get far at today’s book fair prices. My students love Wings of Fire graphic novels. I love how you are willing to get your son even more books.

[@tlj1621]

Reading is so important! Get the kids the books they are interested in (age appropriate). If they like what they are reading, they will enjoy it. Reading is a toll that lasts a lifetime.

[@buckeyehockey1979]

Yes this! I remeber an occasion where I wanted to read something and was told "you already read that, get something else" as a child. I went from excited to read to not wanting to read in 2 seconds.

[@AmysAttitude]

Books nowadays are loaded with woke crap. Be careful what your children are reading! If you don't teach them how to be good people, the world will teach them not to.

[@larissaalcorn3406]

Sure, but the bookfair marks the books WAY up. You can get the same books for half the price on thriftbooks or better yet at the library.

[@endeavor1664]

Finding the series that interested (and got me obsessed) as a child genuinely has had such an impact on me, it gave me a love of not just reading but writing as well and improved my vocabulary significantly :)

[@samanthasullivan2633]

If a child is asking for books.. I’m with you Jere… makes you want to buy him what he wants!! He’s so sweet!!

[@hellomynamesninooo6017]

This is such a sweet video. I didn't grow up poor but I was never allowed to get books at the book fair. They preferred I just loan them from the school library for free. Seeing these things make me happy because wonderful people like you should never be taken for granted.

[@doggytheanarchist7876]

Kids can't really rely on libraries anymore, since they're getting the fascist filters activitéd and there's only 23 books left for the entire school.

[@hellomynamesninooo6017]

@@doggytheanarchist7876 very true. I was lucky to have attended elementary school over 10 years ago, when conservatives at least we're performatively against book burning. It wasn't great then either, but not nearly as bad as it is now. Children are losing a vital resource, sadly.

[@MissLilyputt]

I remember way back in the day, my mom would give me $5 for the book fair and it was the most stressful thing ever for me. It meant I couldn’t afford most books so I had to choose between pencils, stickers, etc. I would agonize and go back and forth and I’d buy a bookmark or nothing because I I really didn’t want those things. I wanted some gosh darned books.

[@oninesheepgirl6623]

Same here

[@juliemcnary8489]

I hated it because the teachers made the whole class go down there and I was poor growing up. I had $5 once and as that was awesome, it was still sad because I couldn't really get what I really wanted. Now that I have kids, I always make sure they get what they want. I don't spoil them but they at least get something they like

[@Matoskah-if9xt]

Same here. As a book worm, my heart was broken every year. Now I have a major book hoarding problem. 😂

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Same But now i have my own library so the dark days were worth it

[@Kade-n7d]

he is so adorable 😭

[@mschanggifted]

Thank you 😊

[@OldBon3s]

I’m so glad that they are still doing Book Fair’s in schools! That was always my favorite day. Reading got me through both my childhood and my teenage years. I still read but not to escape my life anymore.

[@shronkler1994]

"wings of fire" triggered something in me, i need to get back to reading

[@zandermav.5122]

AYYYYYYYYYY

[@l-i-l-l-y6462]

I know, it’s such a good series 😭 I’m in my late teens and I still love them, I have *almost* every book :))

[@ari_ari_was_here_]

“I don’t have to, I want to.” you are so sweet ms chang, please keep being the lovely person that you are 🥹❤️

[@mariaborrelli8373]

You are an extremely compassionate teacher and mom. Your genuine love and care for children is so apparent

[@carolinehaines5020]

As a children's library assistant I can say this kid has great taste!

[@zuliekav1896]

I’m 13 and im reading wings of fire, the first book and I have to say it’s a good book! Happy reading little dude!🔥

[@sophiefrancis8295]

It’s good he’s so enthusiastic about reading books.

[@chelseyhicks7384]

I love seeing you interact with your son. He’s as wonderful as you.❤️

[@elisajustice-moniz1729]

i absolutely love that he thanked you and gave you a kiss on your cheek. what wonderful manners

[@NeonV38]

He's a very sweet young man you've raised those boys amazingly

[@freddie488]

Man, your little one is so sweet! I know he'll have his moments but I'm sure your kids are an absolute credit to you and your wife. Congratulations on a beautiful family.

[@mschanggifted]

Thank you so much!

[@sallyboyd9504]

Facts 🙌 let me get a pencil and a pokemon eraser.....that'll be 87.50 please

[@jesgirl83]

I have always told my kids, "I will NEVER say no to a book" and I stand by that. For now and always, no matter how old they get, momma will ALWAYS buy them their books.

[@krystalthurlby5760]

Love this ❤️ hard to say no when they are so respectful and grateful. Also its reading! Absolutely love your videos. ❤️

[@meganperkins6845]

Sweetest mom ever. Sweetest kid ever. Y'all make my heart swell.

[@Zoeslays4real]

You raised a such a sweet kid! This is literally the most precious video I’ve seen all day!

[@coraladams-nichols8232]

Thanks. For the teacher mom content. And thanks for being a place that respects and understands that the kids are kids. We have a lot in common, and I often need this spot that shows how teaching is fun. I know the real, unseen side of teaching is important for the world, but in March, this teacher just needs to remember how it fun and funny. Keep doing all these great things.

[@kayti8719]

I always splurged when mine asked for books. Video games…not so much, they have to work for those!

[@chatterboxbudgets]

I loved this! Book fairs were fun but also torture as a kid. I remember the smell of the new books & everything! Good times!

[@alwkw3783]

Those books have really kept my 10yr old wanting to read:) He's now just started the Amulet series.

[@maryvandertoorn6661]

What a sweet mama 😊

[@emilisanderson7987]

That is the sweetest Kid! Good job Mom. 💪🏻❤️

[@hollygreiner551]

He's so sweet! Good job Mama!!

[@Anne-Mimiof2]

U are ABSOLUTELY FANTABULOUS!!! I NEED to have u in my life! Ur fam is beautiful! ❤

[@beastshawnee]

You have the sweetest voice ever! Kids must adore your gentle manner. I’m a new fan!

[@title_theme1011]

i used to love wings of fire when i was younger!!!! makes me wanna read them again. thats so sweet of you to make sure he had the books he really wanted

[@RCola1217]

We grew up poor. Like needing food stamps, shopping at the thrift store poor. But my mom always found money for books during the book fair. She encouraged my brother and I to read SO much, in whatever we were interested in, and it is one of the few fond memories of my childhood ♥️♥️♥️!

[@axletheartist]

YESSS WINGS OF FIRE! I’m considered outside the age range for them but I LOVE WoF!! I’m so happy I found someone who’s interested in it!!

[@amandagrayson389]

Ah the old Scholastic book fair. Not a cheap thrill. 🤪 But I still miss going to them.

[@tonyac2416]

That's so horrible with the prices. I remember not having much money to spend when I was a child. Books for the book fair shouldn't be so expensive that it discourages children who don't have the means. Reading is so important so awesome job with the books Mom!!

[@Tinypaperplate]

You are just amazing. I love watching your vids. Everything about you screams fantastical!

[@mschanggifted]

Wow, thank you!

[@navijam6155]

What a beautiful mummy/son relationship. You're a great mother ❤ you can tell he feels completely safe to speak his mind around you and that is so so important to our little humans. Our parents told us for 18 years that we shouldn't use our voice, to be seen and not heard, inadvertantly telling us our voices don't matter. Then spend the rest of their lives complaining that we are weak and don't know how to use our voices. That we need to be more assertive. Like B****.... How can I do that?! you taught me the literal opposite my entire childhood!! Please! (went off on a tangent there😂)

[@CCZZ.B]

As someone who was pushed along in school, saying oh she’s lazy even though my mom who’s an English teacher was like no she has struggles I work with her on it and not being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia times 21 having a teacher that actually cared when I was in grade 11 and helped me to get boosted from agreed to reading level two grade 8 reading level in a matter of a year was huge. As an adult who graduated years ago I now read an adult reading level looking back. My mom tried to help me. It’s just she was my mom and I knew how to manipulate around her efforts and since then I’ve apologized and she’s forgiving me and we’re good now, but I am so grateful for that teacher in grade 11 because she knew how to get me to do what I need to do to boost my level. and I can see that you are the same type of teacher and type of mom who does the same keep up the good work keep being the amazing human being. You are.❤

[@Bitsa75]

Love this! My second grader son lives for the Book Fair and I always have to volunteer to work when his class visits bc it means so much to him. He gets so excited to choose books… and you’re right, those prices! I rarely say no to books, though… even when he chooses THREE hardcover-only new titles. Love that he loves reading and me being there. ❤ (I also have an 18 year old son, so I know that very soon, having mom at school isn’t cool. I’ll savor this).

[@julesss666]

my mom would always pull out the stops for the book fair. she knew how much i loved to read and so she was more than happy to get me new books. i remember going home and showing her everything i picked up. i am so lucky. i love my momma.

[@adamsteiff98]

My nephew loves the wings of fire books. Awesome seeing such young children avid about reading.

[@rickilinettejones2342]

It’s great that you child loves to read cause there’s a lot of kids that do not like to read. Good Job!

[@bethpaluzzi1380]

You & your wife are good mothers. Your son has such good manners

[@xtrmsleep]

they're raising prices at the BOOK FAIR??? MY PARENTS COULD BAREKY AFFORD IT BACK IN '10!!! (for those of you who are super young, like middle school age/early high school, that was 2nd grade for me, and the prices then were fucked.)

[@genkillinger4179]

Such a good mom... (moms) y'all make me smile, my husband and I try to get our kids to read! I love watching your videos!!

[@handthefs8197]

Too adorable! I remember how much books meant to me at that age, you are a great mom

[@jennlee4594]

You are such a great mom! I loved the book fair when I was a kid. It's more expensive now but they're worth it. I love your videos!

[@mschanggifted]

😊

[@chloeandino]

I ABSOLUTELY 💯 ♥️ how you allow your children to still do book fair & that he's excited & he bought just books. I used to buy books plus all the Lil knacks also- as a kid I thought it was cool to order whatever I wanted & the excitement of waiting for them when they come in & the final excitement to see what almost everyone else got. I was that kid who if a couple of kids who's parents didn't order for whatever reason- I would find something out of my order to give to them. Guess that humble giving came young for me as well. Anyways ❤ 💯

[@kristensilber1522]

You’re such an awesome mom. I so wish my mother had been like you!

[@muxshy]

The wings of fire books were my favorite at that age! When I got into them, they only had the first five! It’s so heartwarming to see kids enjoy the same stuff I really loved 🥰

[@arhodsden]

They are cheaper if you just order them directly from Scholastic, not sure why they raise their prices at the Fair. However, I hope your school gets some nice funds from it. Our small school was able to fund about $150 per class for teachers to purchase books. ❤ Books are such a great investment. You are an awesome mom and human.

[@jobethdavis9720]

I love that he loves to read. My daughters are both still BIG readers in their adulthood. I love to read, too, but as I age it gets harder on my eyes.

[@sandywalters1182]

Kindle or nook you can adjust the size, it's what I do lol

[@tarotbysemaj2424]

Isn’t it the funniest thing when all of a sudden you hear your mother’s voice come out of your own mouth.

[@jenniferhamby7667]

You know you are doing a fantastic job WHEN your child loves to read and is that polite and is very thankful for books 😊 ❤️

[@sheilastone9044]

One of the most beautiful moments between a parent and child. ❤. You and your wife have a sweet child. Reading is everything.

[@1SmallGiftLLC]

OMG! So true. My three boys have been begging for books from the book fair. But as a single mom, I just can’t afford them. I told them I’ll take them to our used book store where most of what they want is half to 1/4 the price of new books. Reading shouldn’t be so expensive. I’d rather give that money directly to the school for their projects than them get a fraction of what the cost is. It’s not right.

[@angelashortall9778]

Good boy, good mom. I love reading and there is nothing worse then not being able to get books. So good for you.

[@gra1nofsand]

He's so polite, and he has a really good taste in books!

[@YourGirlHarley]

I adopted my son out to two married women and he is living a great life. September is his birthday month and adoption month, it still a hard month for me but I know they could give a life for my child that I couldn't at that time. Keep making videos it lifts me up when I get sad thinking about Grayson Amir ...

[@lizc6393]

You and your wife are clearly doing an EXCELLENT job raising your kids. I will never comprehend the hate levied at same sex parents.

[@Batzilla69420]

Awe I love the wings of fire series! I hope your kiddo enjoys those new books! That Pokemon one looks sick!!

[@faithlps8642]

Thank you so much for supporting your kids interest in books. I remember hating when my class would go down to the book fair because we never had the money for anything because money was tight. Now I’m going to ask my coworker to keep me in the know for when book fair happens for her two boys because I know money is even more tight for her.

[@heywheresperry3385]

I love to see kids wanting to read! Great job!

[@nikkigussalazar5005]

I became a mom pretty young, at 20. Before that, i used to get joy out of buying myself things like makeup, shoes ect. NOTHING compares to the feeling it gives me when I'm able to buy my kids things they want and NEED. we're not rich by any means, I i wouldn't even consider us middle class in this world now. I haven't bought myself new clothes in years. It doesn't bother me because of moments like these! I love the happiness it brings my kids when they can get a new book or my toddler gets a new toy. It's just unexplainable.

[@hamsterle1987]

You are just so sweet. I love your content. Never stop teaching everyone around you how to be kind and human❤

[@karenmiller955]

I love you!! If I'd just 1 teacher like you it would have changed my entire life. I might not have married at 16! They didn't have teachers like you when I was growing up 60 years ago.

[@VultureRuins]

I love that he feels comfortable to ask you for help with the book he wants, I know it sounds so simple but I remember being so afraid of asking for like 10$ for a book that was NECESSARY for a class of mine. It damaged my relationship with my parents, and with reading, I stopped loving to read and felt like a burden to even have an interest in a book. To this day, I get so insecure about getting things that I need, let alone want. Some parents don't realize how easy it is to alter your childerns perception of the world with one interaction

[@ultraranova8524]

Wings of fire is great! And such a good parent!

[@gnmosiah9728]

That’s how we do! Love your babies everybody! Good stuff! 👌🏽

[@Tlynn1980]

He’s such a cutie and so polite and sweet. Must have some amazing role models 😊

[@reneecardineau]

This is nice. It has me remembering the many trips to the bookstore or library I made with my dad growing up. He loved books just as much as me and was always happy when I wanted something new to read. Having my hobbies encouraged like that was really a wonderful feeling.

[@christallong1636]

The joy of being at the school with your baby. I teach at the same school my nephew attends and I love when he pops in my room, drinks my water, and eats my food😂

[@jesusgrl92]

You are a light as a fellow teacher I totally get it ❤

[@Azzy45]

WINGS OF FIRE!!!!! i love seeing this and im so happy to see your kid interested in books :D

[@Iluvmykids04]

I love your family. You're all so loving with each other and your wife has such a great smile. Your boys are blessed to have the two of you.

[@teresaflowers3734]

Omg this just brought me to 😢 tears, just love this video. 😢I miss my mom so much she passed away in 2016 an I miss those moments. ❤❤

[@mschanggifted]

I lost mine in 2020 and that’s when I started creating content - to help grieve

[@teresaflowers3734]

@mschanggifted I'm sorry 😞 I know it's hard.. but u have made a good channel. My dad passed 2021 its like never win . On a lite note love your channel.

[@fauntaniquehubbard7982]

I just love this!! You're a great mom and teacher!

[@evanjph3341]

Wings of fire books are so good that just gave me some nostalgia

[@autumncaulk5550]

That is what it means to be both a responsible adult as well as a best friend to your children(students) thank you for being not only descent but an amazing teacher as well

[@amykh7647]

You and your beautiful family give me hope for this world. Thank you for sharing!

[@mschanggifted]

Thank you so much!

[@KedyCheyenne]

I love seeing the videos with you and your family. Y’all are just so sweet

[@mollyk3768]

I used to read those! What fun :)

[@kittykitty8895]

Right !!! What’s worse, how can you tell a kid no to reading, I support our future kids , 😉♥️♥️♥️🐱🐱🐱🐱😇😇😇😇😇

[@trukwene7171]

I would cry for books when I was a kid... it always made my day when my parents would give in.

[@CharmedAngel2005]

Such a cute kid! I loved reading at his age

[@mschanggifted]

Thank you 😊

[@valerieannwest]

You're an awesome mom! I too have a hard time saying no to myself to buying books for my kids at the book fair.

[@FoxierCreative]

You’re so adorable and a great parent. ❤

[@kimberlygriffin6285]

Oh man, I LOVED the book fair!!!! I would stay up all night looking at the catalog, getting ready to buy what I wanted! I'm so lucky that my mom supported me in wanting to read. In fact, the first book I ever read by myself was from the bookfair. Oh man, this brings back so many memories! You are a wonderful mama!

[@20WUTEVER]

Them her only babies and she can do as she pleases with them. She is a caring and considerate mother who loves her sons so much. ❤

[@shar159]

I encourage reading at every opportunity. Book fair prices get more and more expensive. Many families can't afford to buy their children anything. I organize a free trade event at our school about 2 weeks before or after the book fair. I want to ensure every child has a home library of some kind.

[@laurawellauer33]

I love that you changed what you said from "have to" to "I choose to" 💗

[@DadVR]

I have read and finished the WoF books and am really glad to see others enjoy them!

[@pureluck8767]

Aww she reminds me of all the wonderful teacher I had in elementary school. I’m happy to see that there are an abundance of wonderful teachers ❤

[@brittanylailer5562]

Aww how sweet. Our kids school well it started with a class last year one parent donated $12 for each kid in that grade and this year they raise $10 for every kid in the school. I gave em each $20 and yikesss they’re asking for more haha.. books are one thing I can’t say no too lol.. I loved to read as a kid, it’s sad how high the prices have gotten because I know not every kid can get something so I am glad my kids school started the $10 thing

[@tinadillard1298]

I am impressed that he reads...so many kids just spend so much of their time playing video games all day and night and don't go outside or anything

[@barbaraelizabeth4011]

Your children are so beautiful and polite tender speaking....Hugs ❤❤❤❤