You probably aren't surprised that Carter and I read together. A lot. We read during playtime when he starts to get bored with his toys and we read at night before bed. He's a little more alert during playtime since he isn't in the process of falling asleep. We read our library books during playtime. This week we read City Blocks and Hooray for Hat.
City Blocks by Christopher Franceschelli
OK, OK...I know you shouldn't just a book by its cover but I totally did for City Blocks. Maybe not so much the cover but the size because it's very unique. The book is about as thick as a normal adult book but board book size. The bold, colorful artwork was eye-catching and attractive when sitting on the shelf next to other books.
The book is a journey through the city with pages that open up to show a city block, cut-outs for windows on the subway and different shaped pages that give a preview of what is to come. The book is geared towards preschool and kindergarten not really meant for a baby but we read everything! It would be very interactive for a preschool child as the reader travels through the city on various forms of transportation to different landmarks, such as the museum, stadium and farmer's markets. The landmarks are all recognizable to most cities, so preschool children will be able to relate with places around their home. I was disappointed because the library is not a place the book mentions. Instead when finding a good story, the reader is led to a bookstore.
Carter did sit through this book surprisingly but it fidgeted more, mostly due to the length. It's a very cute book and I would recommend it to any parent of a preschool aged child.
Hooray for Hat! by Brian Won
This book on display, which is why I picked it up for Carter on my lunch break at the branch down the street from the office. I had never heard of it but thought it was worth a try.
The book starts with a grumpy elephant who is surprised by a box of hats on his doorstep. He decided to share it with his animal friends who are all grumpy as well. The last friend that hats are shared with is giraffe who isn't feeling well. Everyone is happy and feeling well enough for a party at the end of the book complete with lots of hats.
The book is simple and colorful with the various animals and hats. The emotions are also familiar to young readers - grumpy, excited, not feeling well. It also illustrates the importance of sharing happiness with others and providing a reason for others to smile.
Again this book is better for a preschool aged child, however Carter giggled at this one. Granted he was probably laughing at me yell, "I'm grumpy" but it was still showing interest in the book or listening to it being read.
In the last few weeks, I have noticed that Carter pays much more attention when I read to him. He looks at the pages and listens more intently. Read to your kids! It's so important!
OK, I'll get off my reading soapbox now. Head to the library and check these great board books out!
This book on display, which is why I picked it up for Carter on my lunch break at the branch down the street from the office. I had never heard of it but thought it was worth a try.
The book starts with a grumpy elephant who is surprised by a box of hats on his doorstep. He decided to share it with his animal friends who are all grumpy as well. The last friend that hats are shared with is giraffe who isn't feeling well. Everyone is happy and feeling well enough for a party at the end of the book complete with lots of hats.
The book is simple and colorful with the various animals and hats. The emotions are also familiar to young readers - grumpy, excited, not feeling well. It also illustrates the importance of sharing happiness with others and providing a reason for others to smile.
Again this book is better for a preschool aged child, however Carter giggled at this one. Granted he was probably laughing at me yell, "I'm grumpy" but it was still showing interest in the book or listening to it being read.
In the last few weeks, I have noticed that Carter pays much more attention when I read to him. He looks at the pages and listens more intently. Read to your kids! It's so important!
OK, I'll get off my reading soapbox now. Head to the library and check these great board books out!
You're little man is going to have such awesome books to read with you!!!! Love it!!!! It's not time for it yet for your little man. But soon! For Halloween my kids checked out Ghosts go Haunting from the library and became OBSESSED! We had to buy it. We have been reading (singing) it almost daily since.
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