We're actually on the "S" section right now, but something is changing with Heidi's reading habits. I don't know if it's the lack of lap space or just that I have overwhelmed her, or that her tastes have already evolved to the point where no time must be wasted on sub-par materials. We still bring home a big bag of books, but now after about 5-6 pages of any given book, she will either settle in for the whole thing or say "No," and get up, find another one, and return.Then she settles on 3-4 that are "worthy" and we read those every day, several times a day for the rest of the week. So I am becoming even more discretionary with my pickings--any one of them could be the one I end up memorizing for life.
I'm sad to say she utterly rejected Tasha Tudor, a Terhune family classic, although we possess a beautifully illustrated version of the 23rd Psalm from my own childhood that she still seems to enjoy.
The two books above though, continue to be favorites--it's all about the rhythm and song, people. Iza Trapani, I'm sure you will be glad to know, has several books, each with extended versions of classic children's tunes (How much is that Doggie, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Shoo Fly, Baabaa black sheep, etc.) Fortunately for me, our library seems to carry only two of them, and Heidi has been hauling them around the house all week.
And Karma Wilson's books have been a consistent pleaser since Heidi was little. She even has some tasteful Christian books that we have enjoyed (This is the Day).
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We just got done with the Bear snores on. Jaxon loved it. He's into anything that roars ("Vroy!!!) , dinos, and firetrucks. We recently discovered David and Lynn Roberts updated fairtales which are amusing for both parent and child.
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