Like most kids, my boys have their favorite books that they want us to read to them {over and over and over and over….}. Matt has been getting into chapter books lately, which is truly a nice change of pace. We started with Phineas & Ferb, but have since moved on to Captain Underpants. I always rolled my eyes at those underpants books, but they really are quite silly and fun. The best part is that when he starts reading chapter books himself, he can read those (well, he could probably read most of it now, but by the time he’s really able, he’ll get more of the jokes).
There have been many wonderful books over the years, as well as some that I simply hide try to avoid. By far, my favorite board books have always been Sandra Boynton’s. Her latest addition to the group is Fifteen Animals and Preston laughs hysterically at the end, every. single. time. (Me too).
Some of my other favorites are by Amy Krouse Rosenthal – we recently added Duck! Rabbit! to our collection, and she is the author of my beloved littles: Little Pea, Little Hoot and Little Oink. Cute …
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Children’s Book Review
I love books. I love children’s books. It’s almost embarrassing how many books we have. The boys’ book shelves are packed and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My newest favorites were recommended to me by Shine on one of our night out visits to the bookstore. These are really not the best bedtime books, as there is mucho silliness and laughter.
Oh, and you have to be able to fake (or have!) a Spanish accent to make it worthwhile.
Skippyjon Jones is a kitty who thinks he is a chihuahua. He puts on his cape and mask and becomes El Skippito the Great Sword Fighter and has adventures in his closet. His mama is silly and always wants him to think about what it means to be a kitty…but Skippyjon doesn’t want to be a kitty!
I love these books! Of course, any book that has the words “Holy Guacamole!” is good with me!
So check em out. There are also a couple of board books about colors and opposites that Preston gets a kick out of. The only thing we’re missing is a stuffed Skippyjon. Oh, and …
