October 20th, 2009
After a week off (you know, for having a baby and all) we’re back at it! So, welcome to this week’s Children’s Book Tuesday!
On Noah’s Ark
Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
I love Jan Brett. Really. We only own 3 of her books currently, but I aim to change that. She is amazing. Her art work is gorgeous. Her styling of the pages is masterful. She packs so much into one picture that my kids love playing “I spy” with the pages. I love how she has smaller pictures on the sides that show more of the story than she’s actually using words for. I love that the words she does choose are well-thought out, sparse, and quiet. I love that several of her books are not necessarily original (such as this one, obviously), but are a beautiful retelling. And, if that’s not enough, she has this amazing website. That I love to use in my homeschooling. And the printables on her site are free. Really? You put your art on your site for free printing so that kids can become more involved in the books they’re reading? Really? Jan Brett, you’re just amazing.
Your turn! Have your Children’s Books post ready including a link back to this post and then enter your name or website and your specific post URL. That’s it! Oh, that and go check out everybody else’s books – leave ‘em comments – we all love the love! And remember, I read every single comment – if you don’t have a blog or are just not up to posting right now, comment and let us know!
October 6th, 2009
Welcome to this week’s Children’s Book Tuesday!
Safe In The Fold
Written by Mary Rice Hopkins
Illustrated by Dennas Davis
Again, the pictures. I know, I’m a sucker for pretty pages. I love the message – how the shepherd is friendly looking and goes to such lengths to find his one lost sheep. I love how he throws a pool party when the little lamb is found. I love the cd that goes with this. I love the short simple rhymes – it allows me to actually read it to the younger ones before they’re clamoring to turn the page already. Sweet, simple, listen in the car, and pretty. Passes the 2 year old “get on with it” test. Perfect!
Your turn! Have your Children’s Books post ready including a link back to this post and then enter your name or website and your specific post URL. That’s it! Oh, that and go check out everybody else’s books – leave ‘em comments – we all love the love! And remember, I read every single comment – if you don’t have a blog or are just not up to posting right now, comment and let us know!
September 29th, 2009
Welcome to this week’s Children’s Book Tuesday!
Since it’s sickly season let’s look at our all-time favorite for this rotten time of year!
The Flea’s Sneeze
Written by Lynn Downey
Illustrated by Karla Firehammer
Once again, the pictures won me over immediately. Attractive for your 4-6 year old (or 30ish year old, if you’re us!) audience and enough busy-ness on each page to keep your littlest listener’s attention finding each of the animals. The storyline is cutesy and carries you along on its easy rhyme.
We love, love, love this book! Sweet words, endearing pictures, a surprise ending, and cuddly time with your sick little one- just what the common cold calls for!
Your turn! Have your Children’s Books post ready including a link back to this post and then enter your name or website and your specific post URL. That’s it! Oh, that and go check out everybody else’s books – leave ‘em comments – we all love the love! And remember, I read every single comment – if you don’t have a blog or are just not up to posting right now, comment and let us know!
September 22nd, 2009
Welcome to this week’s Children’s Book Tuesday!
This week I’m gonna show the book my 2 older boys (ages 6 and 8) love.
The Dangerous Book For Boys
Written by Conn and Hal Iggulden
Even the title and cover invite boys into a secret world that gives the feel of a “Boys Only Club”. After the authors tell you why it’s important to not lose the long days of summer and the exploration that comes with them, they move on to a must-have list for boys. Complete with a pocket knife, compass, matches (that should be dipped in wax to keep them waterproof), and other such essentials. As you turn the pages you discover stories and how-to’s galore(such as the one below that details knots you should know – we practiced these over and over just last week). My boys keep this book close-by most of the time and are constantly showing me new things they’ve learned from it. There’s even an official (and very cool, might I add) website at The Dangerous Book For Boys.
Mamas, I must say, if you have issues handing this book over to your 7 year old, then you might should go read Wild At Heart by John Eldredge first - it’ll help you let go and let them be just as wild and dangerous as God created them to be. And anyone looking for a gift for a boy between the ages of 7 and 12 should go buy this, a pocket knife, and a compass!
Your turn! Have your Children’s Books post ready including a link back to this post and then enter your name or website and your specific post URL. That’s it! And we all get to blog hop and see each other’s favorite books. And remember, I read every single comment – if you don’t have a blog or are just not up to posting right now, comment and let us know!
September 14th, 2009
It’s here!
We have so many books. It’s ridiculous, really. And let me tell you right up front, I’m terrible at going to the library. Like, never happens. That would require me to get a card. Keep up with a card. Get a bunch of people ready. Go there. Keep up with a lot of people while picking out books. Then I would actually have to keep up with the books and keep them from getting peed on or something and then actually get them back there on time. Or find the change to pay them. Too much. It’s just too much to ask of me, really. So the books you’ll see here are from our personal collection. As you’ll be able to tell – they are what I like to call “well-loved” .
Love Song For A Baby
Written by Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrated by Dan Andreason
This week I’m going with a book that I’ve owned since MyOldest (now 8 years old) has had since he was a baby. It’s a beautiful book to read to your newborn. My toddlers have always found it boring, but then come back to it around 3 0r 4 and want to have it read, want to know if Mama and Daddy really felt that way, and if the pictures were of them. So sweet!
Beautiful words, beautiful pictures, timeless.
And now it’s your turn! Have your Children’s Books post ready including a link back to this post and then enter your name or website and your specific post URL. That’s it! And we all get to blog hop and see each other’s favorite books. I can’t wait!
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