Cute Wordless Birthday Book. "Carl's Birthday."

Okay, so the first page and the last page both have a few sentences - making this book, technically, not wordless. But, all the other pages are just illustrations. Very sweet, charming illustrations.

The story is about a Toddler (Madeline) and her dog, Carl, who are sent to their neighbor's house for a nap, while their Mama gets ready for a Birthday Party.

Madeline and Carl sneak back home and discover lots of yummy and exciting surprises at their house.

It's been a hit at our house for the last 6 weeks. We keep renewing this library book.

Now, that Nye-Nye is turning THREE on Friday, it's been handled even more. I've been observing her sitting on the couch or her chair, telling the story in her own words.

This is BIG because she is NOT a kid, who wants to sit still and read books all day. 

I think we'll going to have to get our own copy.

This book is great, especially, if your family includes a special canine member. 

 

Month of Love. The Old Woman Who Loved to Read.

This is going to me. One day. 

Hopefully.

What We are Reading During The Snow

Snow, snow, snow. We have been experiencing a bit of it here in Northern Virginia.

I thought I share one of the books I've been reading to Nye, over the last few weeks. It's a charming book, about a child and all the clothes required to go play outside in the Snow.

It's nice for a Pre-reader because there are some illustrations that are substituted for words. It's terrific for reading along with your child. I particularly like the sequence in the Mudroom. It reminds me of the house I grew up in.

And, here are some photos from the Snow before this one. Kids playing in the Snow....nothing like it!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Books 26-30

Yup, it's been a while since I posted Our List of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Lots of catching up to do. So, let's start.

Here are the library books I found for a very baby-obsessed toddler.


26.  I think we may have borrowed this from the library when she was much younger. But, since she has been on her "BABY Kick" I picked it up again. I'm not crazy about the quality of the photos (they seem like of grainy and unprofessional looking).

But...the concept is decent...teaching children how to read others' facial expressions. My daughter became obsessed with and upset over the photo of a child making a "yucky" face and so I had to reassure her that the little girl wasn't hurt or upset. She just ate something she didn't like.

27. Gorgeous book. Unfortunately, my kiddo didn't seem that interested in it. I'll re-introduce later.

28.  Sweet little book. This book was a definite hit. My child LOVES looking through the pages, although she seemed disturbed by the baby with a lipstick print on his cheek.

After days of listening to "uh-oh" over and over again, I couldn't take it any longer. So, I dug through my old make-up bag and found some bright red lipstick. We sat in front of her mirror and I kissed my Worry-Wart, so she could see the baby wasn't hurt by the lipstick! Problem solved.

29. Cute book. A new favorite. Note to self....Always look through the pages first because your child DOES NOT LIKE to see ANY pen scribbles on ANY of the pages. Especially, if it's a baby's face.

30. Definitely going to have to buy this ENTIRE series. It's a fantastic book that gets home the message. For the last three weeks, it has been read every day at least ten times. Papa Bear and I are also frequently referencing this book. A Must Have for every toddler!

My daughter has FINALLY gotten into books - both looking at them by herself and having someone read them to her.  So, we have tons of books to add to this list!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Books 16-20

We've been busy....bunnies and pandas and piggies around here. I've been neglecting to post the books I've been reading to Lina. Only 980 more to go!

16. Busy Pandas

17. Baby Animals in the Jungle

18. Busy Piggies

19. First Body Board Book

20. Baby Faces

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Books 11-15

As I explained earlier, I want to use this blog to help me document my goal of reading 1,000 books to my daughter before she starts kindergarten. A little crazy, I know. Who knows if I'll have the energy to keep the documentation going. But, goals are so much easier when they are broken into baby steps, right?

11. Busy Bunnies

12. Busy Gorillas

13. I Love Colors

14. A is for A Kiss and L is for Love (the board book I made my husband for Christmas)

15. Lindy's Book (the board book I made for Lina's newest cousin)


These are the first books we read together and these are books 6-10.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Books 6-10

6.  Busy Kitties

7. Peek-a-Boo

8. Baby Bunny

9. Touch and Feel Farm Animals

10. Baby! Baby!

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

I am so lucky there is a good library a few blocks from my house. The children's librarian told me about a program some libraries have started across the country. It's called 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. It sounds like a fantastic goal; I've jumped on the band-wagon. I've decided to post the books I've read to Lina on this blog as a way to keep motivated. Wish us luck!

1. That's Not My Monkey

2. Little Giraffe Finger Puppet Books

3. Cheep! Cheep! by Julie S. Steigemeyer

4. Goodnight Moon

5. Fuzzy Bee and Friends