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Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Suess, Random House 1960. (Preschool/Early Elementary)
Yesterday I took my brother to the main VA building in downtown Charleston. As usual, I had my little boy with me as well. The very kind lady at the Information Desk gave my son a book to read while we were there. It was: Green Eggs and Ham.
I've tried reading a few other Suess books to my son before but they just seemed a bit too long for him. Not so with Green Eggs and Ham. He sat still and listened to the entire story. And so did most of the grizzled veterans that were sitting with us in the waiting room. It turns out that Green Eggs and Ham is my brother's favorite book (not just one of his favorites).
When we finished at the VA I tried to return the book to very kind lady. She wouldn't take it back and told us it was for my little boy. So now, not only do I love this book, I love the memory associated with it.
Even as I type, my brother is giving a dramatic reading of this book to my little boy. Yet another happy memory being created.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Book 90: Brainy Baby, Animals
Brainy Baby, Animals, Brainy Baby Company LLC 2005. (Baby/Toddler)
OK, I've covered pretty much all there is to say about these books with the other three in the series. My son loves this book just as much as the other three...
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
OK, I've covered pretty much all there is to say about these books with the other three in the series. My son loves this book just as much as the other three...
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Book 89: Brainy Baby ABC's
Brainy Baby ABC's, Brainy Baby Company LLC 2005. (Baby/Toddler)
This will be a fairly short review because I've already written about two other books in this collection.
I've been enjoying watching my little boy "read" this book lately because he recognizes almost every animal or item, and if he doesn't, he'll say "What's that?", and because he recognizes all the capital letters and is starting to learn the lower-case ones. A year or so ago, we were lucky if he spotted the dog or cat or moon or zebra. It's great fun to watch your child grow smarter by the day.
For other reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow.
This will be a fairly short review because I've already written about two other books in this collection.
I've been enjoying watching my little boy "read" this book lately because he recognizes almost every animal or item, and if he doesn't, he'll say "What's that?", and because he recognizes all the capital letters and is starting to learn the lower-case ones. A year or so ago, we were lucky if he spotted the dog or cat or moon or zebra. It's great fun to watch your child grow smarter by the day.
For other reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Book 88: Brainy Baby -- 123's
Brainy Baby -- 123's, Brainy Baby Company 2005. (Baby/Toddler)
Brainy Baby -- 123's was another book in the four-book set I bought when I first found out I was pregnant. The great thing about buying books like this: They are gender-neutral. Whoo-hoo! Anyway, these books having been kicking around our house for three-and-a-half years and have been in the hands of our little boy for nearly three years. Of all the books in the series, this is the only one that is shedding its paper cover (with little boy help, of course). I still have to give this book set points for virtual indestructibility.
Even before Thomas was learning to count, he loved the pictures of the cats, monkey, dogs and rubber ducks. Then, when he was learning to count to ten, he liked to count the objects. Now that he can count to ten, and most days even twenty, he likes to recognize the numbers on the page.
So, all in all, another very solid investment if you are looking for books for a soon-to-be baby, a baby or a toddler.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
Brainy Baby -- 123's was another book in the four-book set I bought when I first found out I was pregnant. The great thing about buying books like this: They are gender-neutral. Whoo-hoo! Anyway, these books having been kicking around our house for three-and-a-half years and have been in the hands of our little boy for nearly three years. Of all the books in the series, this is the only one that is shedding its paper cover (with little boy help, of course). I still have to give this book set points for virtual indestructibility.
Even before Thomas was learning to count, he loved the pictures of the cats, monkey, dogs and rubber ducks. Then, when he was learning to count to ten, he liked to count the objects. Now that he can count to ten, and most days even twenty, he likes to recognize the numbers on the page.
So, all in all, another very solid investment if you are looking for books for a soon-to-be baby, a baby or a toddler.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Book 87: Guess How Much I Love You
Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram, Walker Book 1994. (Preschool)
I remember one of my co-workers raving about how much her two little girls loved this book -- those "little girls" are now in their twenties. I wonder if they still love this book.
This was another book that I put in my son's Easter basket this years. Since then, whenever anyone says "I love you" to him, he's been adding "so much". It is irresistibly cute. The last line of this book is also irresistible. Seriously, if anyone told me he loved me "right up to the moon -- and back", I'd be tempted to run away with him.
"Little Nutbrown Hare" and "Big Nutbrown Hare" trip me up with every reading, and, besides my son thinks that "hare" is what is on his head, so he gets confused. He does, however, know what a rabbit is. He thinks the adorably quirky illustrations are rabbits, so that works.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
I remember one of my co-workers raving about how much her two little girls loved this book -- those "little girls" are now in their twenties. I wonder if they still love this book.
This was another book that I put in my son's Easter basket this years. Since then, whenever anyone says "I love you" to him, he's been adding "so much". It is irresistibly cute. The last line of this book is also irresistible. Seriously, if anyone told me he loved me "right up to the moon -- and back", I'd be tempted to run away with him.
"Little Nutbrown Hare" and "Big Nutbrown Hare" trip me up with every reading, and, besides my son thinks that "hare" is what is on his head, so he gets confused. He does, however, know what a rabbit is. He thinks the adorably quirky illustrations are rabbits, so that works.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Book 86: BANANA!
BANANA! by Ed Vere, Puffin Book 2007. (Baby to Preschool)
One of my friends, Louise, recommended this book in her review blog (Louise's Blog). It sounded interesting, and, since our local library did not have a copy, I ordered it.
The first thing I noticed about the book was how similar the author's name was to the name of the man who may have written Shakespeare's plays (Edward DeVere) -- and now a movie is coming out about him (DeVere, not Vere). That little bit of trivia has nothing to do with this book.
Two words are all that are employed in this book. One, of course, being "banana"; the second being the magic word. So this is a very simple book: My son can read it.
The illustration is knock-out; almost literally as the color is so intense that it nearly jumps off the page. My son loves the stunning background colors and the exaggerated expressions of the monkeys. He has no trouble following the spirit of this story.
All in all, I am so glad my friend found this little gem for me.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
One of my friends, Louise, recommended this book in her review blog (Louise's Blog). It sounded interesting, and, since our local library did not have a copy, I ordered it.
The first thing I noticed about the book was how similar the author's name was to the name of the man who may have written Shakespeare's plays (Edward DeVere) -- and now a movie is coming out about him (DeVere, not Vere). That little bit of trivia has nothing to do with this book.
Two words are all that are employed in this book. One, of course, being "banana"; the second being the magic word. So this is a very simple book: My son can read it.
The illustration is knock-out; almost literally as the color is so intense that it nearly jumps off the page. My son loves the stunning background colors and the exaggerated expressions of the monkeys. He has no trouble following the spirit of this story.
All in all, I am so glad my friend found this little gem for me.
For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Book 85: The House At Pooh Corner
The House At Pooh Corner, written by A. A. Milne, with decoration by Ernest H. Shepard, 1928 E. P. Dutton. (Preschool/Elementary)
My little boy has turned his affection to the Pooh cast of characters. He still has to have both Hop-Hops to sleep at night, but quite often there is a Pooh Bear or Piglet or both in that same bed. Eeyore waits for Thomas in the back seat of our car. He is still looking for his tail. And right now Tigger is perched atop the tea trolley in the kitchen, just ready to bounce into action. So buying the second Pooh book for that little boy was a pretty sure bet. The tales contained within are every bit as charming as those in the first.
Once again the beautiful work of E. H. Shepard graces the pages of the book. Only this time, those lovely pen and ink illustrations have been tinted, so they virtually pop off the pages they grace.
*For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
My little boy has turned his affection to the Pooh cast of characters. He still has to have both Hop-Hops to sleep at night, but quite often there is a Pooh Bear or Piglet or both in that same bed. Eeyore waits for Thomas in the back seat of our car. He is still looking for his tail. And right now Tigger is perched atop the tea trolley in the kitchen, just ready to bounce into action. So buying the second Pooh book for that little boy was a pretty sure bet. The tales contained within are every bit as charming as those in the first.
Once again the beautiful work of E. H. Shepard graces the pages of the book. Only this time, those lovely pen and ink illustrations have been tinted, so they virtually pop off the pages they grace.
*For reviews on books to borrow, please see Louise's Blog in Blogs I Follow
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