The gang over at 5 Minutes for Books hosts a monthly carnival called Kids’ Picks, in which bloggers are invited to share which books their kids are reading or have recently enjoyed. This month, I thought I’d let L. tell you about some of his favorite books. So I’ll just get out of the way and let him answer some questions on his current literary preferences.
[Editorial note: L. is only two, so a bit of parental license was taken in interpreting his opinions and thoughts on books. I'm sure you understand.]
So, L., tell us: which books do you need to have in your crib at all times?
The baby books! The baby books!
Um, what exactly do you mean by “the baby books”?
Well, it’s this set of books Mom and I collected over the summer. They’re written by Leslie Patricelli and they’re all about a baby and his life.
I see. Sounds intriguing. Can you tell us more?
Sure. The first one I got (after spying it in the grocery store) is called Big Little and it’s all about stuff that’s big and stuff that’s little. (Duh.) Mom is a little concerned, though, because on one page it says, “Ladies are big…Ladybugs are little” and it makes her a bit nervous that sometime when we’re shopping, I’ll point to a perfectly normal-sized woman and yell, “Ladies are big!!” But I don’t think she needs to worry about that. I never embarrass her in public.
Yeah right. Oh, of course. What other books in the series do you like?
Well, the one I like the most is called No No, Yes Yes. Every page shows one thing you’re not supposed to do and then one thing that’s okay to do. It’s hilarious. On the first page, the baby is dumping food on his head! That always cracks me up. And then he pulls the cat’s tail. Definitely giggle-worthy. And then he sticks his finger up his nose. Every time I see that page, I laugh until I can’t breathe.
Strangely, Mom is worried about this one too. She thinks that since I think the “no, no” pages are so funny, that I’ll want to imitate them, instead of following the guidelines represented on the “yes, yes” pages. I don’t know why she’s so uptight. It’s not like I’m going to go put all my toys in the potty today. At least, I don’t think I am.
Are there any books in the series that your mom doesn’t have these teeny reservations about?
Oh, sure. There’s Quiet, Loud and Blankie. Oh, and Baby Happy, Baby Sad. That’s one we both really like.
And I think that’s all of the ones I have.
Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about the books?
Well, they’re short, so sometimes I can get mom to read me all of the books in one sitting. And they have cute pictures in them. And they’re board books, so I can’t get in trouble for ripping any pages or anything.
That’s it.
Okay, then. Thank you, L., for sharing this fascinating board book series with our readers.
No problem. If you’ll excuse me, I have a cat’s tail to pull. Oops, I mean a kitty to pet nicely.
*~*~*~
Visit 5 Minutes for Books to see what other kids are reading these days.
Thanks L.! You (and your mom!) are so clever.
These books do sound great for toddlers. It brings back memories of my kids sleeping with books as well (as I happened to mention in my post today), and also I used to buy Amanda books in the grocery store as well.
I remember one — about a spider, and it had a squeaker on it. We still have that book.
LOL – I read “ladies big – ladybugs little” and thought, “Oh, that’d be a problem in public!” Then, of course, I read on to your next statement. I don’t think book authors/publishers realize how closely kids can identify with the books they are being read and how books are referenced all throughout the day.
Great post! Thanks for sharing.
These books sound adorable! I’m going to have to track them down asap! Great review too – I really enjoyed it.
Wonderful post. We have fabulous memories of our (now 21 years old) son and books when he was small.
Very cute
Thanks for sharing, you two! I haven’t seen these books yet, will have to look for them. Have a GREAT day! Amy in OR
What great recommendations L.! I wish I had a cute little boy to read them to such as yourself.
Satisfyingly amusing. : )
(Loved the crossed out “yeah right.”)
How fun!! (both the books AND the post!) Thanks!
LOL that was great! The books look very interesting. Thanks to you I found out about the Kids’ Picks event and have participated for the first time. My post is here.
I can just see my daughter yelling out ladies are big!
What a funny post! Makes me wish (almost) that I had a two year old around the house again.
My almost 2 year old would love these! Thanks for the rec, they’re going on his birthday/Christmas list.
Great review! I’m sure that my almost 2 year old daughter would love these. Thanks!
Thanks L.. That was hilarious and the books sound like so much fun. They would probably be a hit in our home too, just like the No, David book we all love!