Drew read this to Chloe just this morning while I was taking a nap (I have a wonderful husband, clearly). I thought it looked cute so I picked it up. I asked him what he thought of it and if Chloe liked it. Apparently she LOVED it. She is a little over 3 months old and we've been waiting for a giggle from her. Drew said she was trying really hard to
giggle at this, big wide mouthed smile and making noises. So close!
I read this myself just now while Miss Chloe is sleeping and I must tell you, I love it too! The illustrations are bright and engaging, the story is humorous, (something that kids and parents alike can appreciate) and it is well written for kids. Zoomer is an enthusiastic pup with a lot of creativity and overall this is just a really fun and funny store.
I finished reading this and ordered it for Chloe because I loved it and...
It is on sale today on Amazon in hardcover for $6.80. You're welcome.
Fox In Socks by Dr. Seuss - CHALLENGING!
I love Dr. Seuss. I think his stories are great and the cadence of his stories usually puts Chloe right to sleep. For this reason I reserve Dr. Seuss books for right before nap time or bed time rather than right when she wakes up. I've enjoyed most of them so far but about 5 pages into this book I was so tongue tied and stumbling that I nearly gave up! I didn't give up because I thought that wouldn't send a good message to Chloe but OH MAN! This is a one time only book, at least until she is much much older.
Now this is not to say it isn't a funny story, and that Chloe may not enjoy it when shes older...but I don't think we're going for round 2 on this one for a few years.
Fox in Socks really falls into the realm of One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. You meet cute characters and there is a lot of rhyming but there isn't much of a storyline to it. Personally I prefer his books with more of a plot but I will read any of them because rhyming is always good!
This book is definitely not for someone who struggles with reading out loud, and if your child is just learning to read I wouldn't suggest having them read this or they may get very frustrated... but it was still a good book.
My copy just may be finding a new home...
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell - Almost Awesome
This is a cute story about a very little first grader who has big buck teeth and a silly sounding voice. She is more or less unaffected by teasing because her grandmother told her to be proud of everything about herself and then everyone will respect her more. It has a good message, the illustrations are colorful and I really like most of it.
Except one thing.
There is one page in the book that has a closeup of Molly Lou Melon's face. Honestly I turned the page and was kind of shocked. It's very up close and in your face and she looks a bit like a clown. I hate clowns. I find them terrifying. I was a bit worried that the picture would scare Chloe so I simply did not show her that page. (Chloe doesn't like to be held when you read to her so she sits in her Rock and Play and I read then show her the pages.) Other than that one page I would really like this book.
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That is all for today! Chloe is awake and we are going to read more books! I hope you enjoy, please feel free to comment with more books you think we should check out or read or leave your thoughts on any of the books we talked about today.
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