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.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
A Place in the World
I've never read this blog before, so I can't recommend it in its entirety (though it may deserve to be recommended), but I loved this post which I found linked on a blog I do read.
Moms and Dads, enjoy (especially moms)!
Moms and Dads, enjoy (especially moms)!
Thursday, August 02, 2007
What Will She Do Next?
Thursday Next: First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde
The fun never ends. I've posted about Mr. Fforde's excellent alter-reality here and here, so there's no excuse not to be ready for the newest Thursday Next novel. It should be no surprise that books are rewritten to become the books we've always known, characters are erased and time travel is never discovered. Even Mr. Fforde is at a loss for words in chapter 37.
I've already written too much. Read this book and watch out for the Danverclones!
The fun never ends. I've posted about Mr. Fforde's excellent alter-reality here and here, so there's no excuse not to be ready for the newest Thursday Next novel. It should be no surprise that books are rewritten to become the books we've always known, characters are erased and time travel is never discovered. Even Mr. Fforde is at a loss for words in chapter 37.
I've already written too much. Read this book and watch out for the Danverclones!
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.
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