Also, it's very possible I am belting it out as I type and, believe me when I say my falsetto sounds awesome.
Anyways...
I come to you for help. Yesterday at the library, I searched through hundreds of children's books for 20 good ones to bring home. I'm constantly on the hunt for new good ones because I'm afraid I might go bonkers if I have to read "The Berenstain Bears and No Girls Allowed" one. more. time.
Not that it isn't a good book. It is. It's just that by the 493th reading in 72 hours, I'm so inundated with life in Bear Country that I start thinking I can actually smell the barbecue salmon and honeycomb.
Which brings us back to why I was combing the shelves yesterday. I'm one who totally judges books by their covers. If it's pretty, I pick it up.
This method failed me yesterday.
Out of 20 books I brought home, two of them were about breaking news of an impending baby brother or sister.
Before I go further, trust me, I have no news to announce.
These books just had pretty covers and were innocuously titled "The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Surprise" and "Princess Petunia Takes Charge."
Halfway through reading the first book aloud with Joe in the other room, I had to explain to my very curious and possibly shell-shocked husband that this was not some subtle, cute way of breaking any news.
If I actually were pregnant, I would not tell him through the words of Stan and Jan Berenstain. Also, my telling would probably involve a little more drama than, "'And so, Brother Bear,' said Mama, 'you're going to have a special Easter surprise.'"
It would probably be more like, "OHMYWORDOHMYWORDOHMYWORDOHMYWORDOHMYWORD."
So I put that one down and picked up the next one. By the third page, I discovered that Princess Petunia was going to be a big sister.
I think I actually said, "For crying out loud!" because, really, what are the chances of picking up two of those books?!
Which brings me back to my original point. I need books recommendations. Preferably ones that don't include an explanation to why Mama's lap appears to be getting smaller and smaller. Thanks.
12 comments:
Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom was a big winner at our house for a looooong time. It's very cute. If you haven't read it already...you'll love it!
Marshmallow Kisses, and we also liked Flannel Kisses unti the dog chewed it to bits.
Also, The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Nose Book. Ella especially likes these books. You probably already have them, but you know, just in case.
Are you sure you're not pregnant? It could be God's subtle way of telling you "it's time..."
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First of all, I actually sat here and giggled myself silly while reading that post!! AWESOME!! Secondly, Dr. Seuss is the BIG winner in this house! Other than that, The Giving Tree and Love You Forever are also a couple of all time favorites!
Any book by Cynthia Rylant. She does the Henry and Mudge series, as well as Mr. Putter and Tabby series. I love her illustrations.
Haha... Try Laura Numeroff's "If you give a Mouse a Cookie".. there is also "If you give a Cat a Cupcake", "If you give a Moose a Muffin".. you get the idea..
I have a whole list of the boys favorite. We are also library fanatics. I guess it is in my genes. I can send you an email. But, I have to warn you. Some of them are about pirates and other boy stuff.
i love llama llama red pajama....
As a speech therapist I would like to recommend "Wodney the Wat"... Very cute book :-)
Hi! Just found you via Twitter. Loving your style and voice and take on motherhood!
Thanks for the heads-up on the Berestein Bears and the "Easter" surprise. I would have totally checked that out and had two very bewildered little girlies.
I know we just met and all and normally I would not offer this suggestions for fear of being spammy, but my other blog - Simple Kids - has a fantastic list of book recommendations. Lots of goodies on there.
So glad to meet you and I look forward to getting to more!
I'm still giggling... just so you know!
We love Max Lucado's The Crippled Lamb and You Are Special.
Also, God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
And, The Legend of the Three Trees.
Too funny. I'm 25 weeks pregnant, and it seems like I'm constantly reading "Big Brother" books to my 4-year-old son. I just want him to be prepared. And I want to be prepared, too.
Our favorite books include Stranger in the Woods and Green Eggs and Ham. Not exactly new, but still good.
Oh, my! We read A LOT of Berenstain Bears around here. They are my kids favorites! (I grew up with a lot of them too, so I love it, actually! Now, my husband... Not so much! He's not so keen on Papa Bear being made to look like one big doof most of the time. But hey, Mama always knows best! ;)
As far as non-BB books... We love "Llama, Llama Red Pajama" & "Llama, Llama Mad at Mama" too! "Pinkalicious" is fun for little girls too! Oh, and "Aliens Love Underpants" is way fun!
Happy Reading! :)
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