Oink by Arthur Geisert
I happened upon this book at the library today and Caleb loves it! He asked me to read it four times in a row and then read it to himself while I rocked Reva for a while. I could hear him oinking away in his room with two doors closed between us. I have a feeling this little book is going to appear in someone's Christmas stocking (if not his birthday pile).
Showing posts with label children's books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children's books. Show all posts
Monday, October 15, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Snuggle Puppy, but Little Snuggling
Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton
Of course, all the Boynton books are fun for kids and parents, but Reva's taken a special liking to Snuggle Puppy. She loves it when I sing it and even blows kisses at the right times (and a bunch of other times, too; it's fun to blow kisses).
She does not, however, want to be held while I sing it. In fact, it's a good thing I've got the song memorized because usually I'm not allowed to hold the book either.
Of course, all the Boynton books are fun for kids and parents, but Reva's taken a special liking to Snuggle Puppy. She loves it when I sing it and even blows kisses at the right times (and a bunch of other times, too; it's fun to blow kisses).
She does not, however, want to be held while I sing it. In fact, it's a good thing I've got the song memorized because usually I'm not allowed to hold the book either.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Reva's Favorite Book
I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti Shustak
Reva doesn't actually let me read very many books to hear, but she loves to play with them and page through them on her own. Unlike Caleb, she does not treat books lightly, so we've had to do many repairs since she discovered books, even on some of the board books. This book is one of the few I can read to her. It was a gift from Aunt Emily for Reva before she was even born and I've always liked it. I read this to Reva every night before she goes to bed and it's always a joyful experience. Literally. As soon as I pull it out, Reva giggles with glee, starts kicking her legs, and generally makes the happiest baby noises.
It's a very sweet, short book and so far has proved very durable despite Reva's obsession.
Reva doesn't actually let me read very many books to hear, but she loves to play with them and page through them on her own. Unlike Caleb, she does not treat books lightly, so we've had to do many repairs since she discovered books, even on some of the board books. This book is one of the few I can read to her. It was a gift from Aunt Emily for Reva before she was even born and I've always liked it. I read this to Reva every night before she goes to bed and it's always a joyful experience. Literally. As soon as I pull it out, Reva giggles with glee, starts kicking her legs, and generally makes the happiest baby noises.
It's a very sweet, short book and so far has proved very durable despite Reva's obsession.
Caleb's Current Favorites
It's been a while since we heard from Caleb, so here's a look at what he's reading now.
Cars books still figure prominently.
Winnie-the-Pooh CD storybook. This was actually a gift to Reva for Christmas, but Caleb has become obsessed. We listen to the CD during the day and for naps and nighttime. It's too bad the stories are adapted from A.A. Milne's classic. I tried to get him interested in the real book (which I have), but this is the one he wants.
Olivia by Ian Falconer, another gift for Reva that was co-opted. It's a good thing she's too little to understand just yet.
Ben Hurry: A Lesson in Patience from VeggieTales. At least we get to use the line, "Patience is a gift from God" often throughout the day.
If You're Happy and You Know It! by Jane Cabrera. We like this one because we can sing along. It also encourages all of us to come up with our own voices (and to get up and move around).
The Loudest Lion by Paul Bright.
Cars books still figure prominently.
Winnie-the-Pooh CD storybook. This was actually a gift to Reva for Christmas, but Caleb has become obsessed. We listen to the CD during the day and for naps and nighttime. It's too bad the stories are adapted from A.A. Milne's classic. I tried to get him interested in the real book (which I have), but this is the one he wants.
Olivia by Ian Falconer, another gift for Reva that was co-opted. It's a good thing she's too little to understand just yet.
Ben Hurry: A Lesson in Patience from VeggieTales. At least we get to use the line, "Patience is a gift from God" often throughout the day.
If You're Happy and You Know It! by Jane Cabrera. We like this one because we can sing along. It also encourages all of us to come up with our own voices (and to get up and move around).
The Loudest Lion by Paul Bright.
Monday, July 30, 2007
It's Over
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Yes, I'm a big fan. Josh and I argued (not seriously) about who would read the final book first. (He won, because I was in D.C., but he had to finish it before I got home).
This final book was a fitting end to the series which I highly recommend. I love reading these books and I do not worry about my children becoming obsessed with the dark arts. Of course, they're much too young for these books. We'll have to figure out how to space them, too, since Caleb will still not be able to read through the whole series when he's ready for the first one.
Anyway, I'm impressed by Ms. Rowling's creative mind and her dedication to her characters. We're looking forward to the "encyclopedia" she's tackling next so we can learn more (backstory and more) about each of them.
If you haven't allowed yourself the pleasure of reading these books, please do not fear the stink of popularity. This is a tremendous series that I predict will fare well the test of time.
Yes, I'm a big fan. Josh and I argued (not seriously) about who would read the final book first. (He won, because I was in D.C., but he had to finish it before I got home).
This final book was a fitting end to the series which I highly recommend. I love reading these books and I do not worry about my children becoming obsessed with the dark arts. Of course, they're much too young for these books. We'll have to figure out how to space them, too, since Caleb will still not be able to read through the whole series when he's ready for the first one.
Anyway, I'm impressed by Ms. Rowling's creative mind and her dedication to her characters. We're looking forward to the "encyclopedia" she's tackling next so we can learn more (backstory and more) about each of them.
If you haven't allowed yourself the pleasure of reading these books, please do not fear the stink of popularity. This is a tremendous series that I predict will fare well the test of time.
Monday, April 09, 2007
Caleb's Current Favorites
These are the books that are read, loved, carried around and slept with (currently).
The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese
Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Anything about Cars (the movie)
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies (and friends) by Laura Numeroff
47 Beavers on the Big Blue Sea by Phil Vischer
Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (In fact, Caleb thinks everything is by Dr. Seuss. He'll pull down a book to "read" aloud, say the title and "by Dr. Seuss", then proceed with the story.)
The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese
Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Anything about Cars (the movie)
If You Take a Mouse to the Movies (and friends) by Laura Numeroff
47 Beavers on the Big Blue Sea by Phil Vischer
Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches the Egg by Dr. Seuss (In fact, Caleb thinks everything is by Dr. Seuss. He'll pull down a book to "read" aloud, say the title and "by Dr. Seuss", then proceed with the story.)
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Avonlea Revisited
Anne of Green Gables
by L.M. Montgomery
I grabbed this off the bookshelf one day while Caleb was perusing Democracy in America and therefore not interested in me. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop and now I'm on the fourth book (out of 6 about Anne, 2 more about her children). It's refreshing to read a book with such a spritely air and flow. I can't believe it's been so long since I read them all. If you're heard of these books, you've probably read them and will know if you want to read them again, so I won't go into details. I just wanted to share how much fun I was having reading them all over again.
I also have to mention my absolute favorite L.M. Montgomery book which I have read about once a year (not counting all the times I just flip directly to the last few chapters). It's The Blue Castle, lesser known, but superior to all the Anne and Emily books. I recommend all women rush out and grab it now off library or store shelves! I'm still trying to convince Josh we should name our daughter (if we ever have one) Valancy after the heroine.
Just a bit of trivia for you, Josh and I were supposed to go to Prince Edward Island for our honeymoon, but an airline pilot strike thwarted us. (We ended up in northern California, booked the day before the wedding, and had a wonderful time.)
by L.M. Montgomery
I grabbed this off the bookshelf one day while Caleb was perusing Democracy in America and therefore not interested in me. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop and now I'm on the fourth book (out of 6 about Anne, 2 more about her children). It's refreshing to read a book with such a spritely air and flow. I can't believe it's been so long since I read them all. If you're heard of these books, you've probably read them and will know if you want to read them again, so I won't go into details. I just wanted to share how much fun I was having reading them all over again.
I also have to mention my absolute favorite L.M. Montgomery book which I have read about once a year (not counting all the times I just flip directly to the last few chapters). It's The Blue Castle, lesser known, but superior to all the Anne and Emily books. I recommend all women rush out and grab it now off library or store shelves! I'm still trying to convince Josh we should name our daughter (if we ever have one) Valancy after the heroine.
Just a bit of trivia for you, Josh and I were supposed to go to Prince Edward Island for our honeymoon, but an airline pilot strike thwarted us. (We ended up in northern California, booked the day before the wedding, and had a wonderful time.)
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