Summer Reading Day 56: Our book today was I'm The Biggest Thing In The Ocean by Kevin Sherry, an odd yet charming tale of a squid who, comparing himself to the animals around him, believes himself to be the biggest thing in the ocean. The story is simple and goofy with an unexpected twist, and … Continue reading I’m The Biggest Thing In The Ocean (Kevin Sherry)
Summer Reading Day 55: Our pick today was 14 Cows For America by Carmen Agra Deedy. It's a deeply moving true story, told in picture book form, of a young Maasai man who was studying in America during September 11th. When he returns to visit his people the following spring, he tells them of what … Continue reading 14 Cows For America (Carmen Agra Deedy)
Summer Reading Day 54: Our book today was Some Monsters Are Different by David Milgrim, and we really enjoyed it. It's a great length for babies one or younger, substantial enough to enjoy the reading time but short enough for busy babies who are not partial to sitting still. The story is simple and sweet, about … Continue reading Some Monsters Are Different (David Milgrim)
Summer Reading Day 53: Today's book was Fox by Kate Banks. As I've mentioned before, foxes are my favorite animal, so mommy was definitely excited about this book, and it didn't really disappoint. It has a fox family, lovely descriptions of the passage of time over a year as a fox kit grows up, and … Continue reading Fox (Kate Banks)
Summer Reading Day 52: Today's pick was Ten Little Fingers And Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox & Helen Oxenbury. This is an adorable book, perfect for baby bookworms in length, subject and artwork. It compares babies born in different places, of different skin colors, to different families and different cultures, noting that no matter … Continue reading Ten Little Fingers And Ten Little Toes (Mem Fox & Helen Oxenbury)
