We are in a full blown infatuation with reading books at our place at the moment. First thing in the morning and last thing at night, after a nap, anytime! One of the signs that Ada still uses is the sign for book, the other that has stuck is the sign for again. Still now at the end of a book (open pressed palms together) she points one finger into the palm of the other hand and says again. It is lovely. How can you say no? This past week has been a Thomas week. The week before was a Kiwi Kids alphabet. The week before that was Two Little Monkeys. These books get read over and over and slowly Ada starts to read them out herself. Hairy Maclary has been on high rotation for a while and suddenly the dog names are popping out of Ada's mouth. "Find Scarface claw" (this is the least intelligible thing Ada says coincidentally) and "find Muffin McLay".
I love lists of popular kids books and blog posts recommending books for babies or toddlers. We are slowly building a library of classics. My favorites I have mentioned before, I love the rhythm of Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle and We're Going on a bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. I'm on the look out for what to get next!
What are the favorites at your house?
Ada should hang out with Quinn! He has a Hairy Maclairey toy he takes EVERYWHERE! We've had to have firm discussions about how "Hairy Carey" to Playcentre in case he gets lost or dirty!
ReplyDeleteHave you got The Wonky Donkey? That was a favourite when Quinn was Ada's age.
Sounds very enjoyable! Will be searching that one out thanks Jade :)
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