the best books for toddlers Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel and illustrated by Blair Lent - I had this book as a child and now I think it's the cutest thing in the world to hear Ella carefully say, "Tikki Tikki Tembo-no Sa Rembo-chari Bari Ruchi-pip Peri Pembo." Bart's parents gave her this book for Christmas, and I'm thrilled to have it in our collection. Go Away, Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley - Our beloved librarian, Miss Andrea, read this a few months ago at storytime, and Ella ... Read More about 6 Books Ella Currently Loves: Part 1
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10 Books Ella Currently Loves: Winter Edition
Ella is slowly starting to give up her nap and so we've been transitioning to quiet time. Usually, she sleeps for about an hour and a half or so and then when she wakes up, I give her an enormous pile of books to read in her crib until her two hours is up. Sometimes, she gets through all her books before her time is up and she'll call out for me to replenish the stack. And while I collect more books, she'll say to me, "I a book-readin' machine, Mama?" which I think is only the cutest thing ... Read More about 10 Books Ella Currently Loves: Winter Edition
10 Books Ella Currently Loves: Fall Edition
I felt like, over the summer, Ella lost a bit of her interest in books. We still read them, but not like we had in previous months. She was quick to lose interest and the days of "again, again!" after every book seemed gone. Happily, in the last two months, her love of books appears to have returned in full force and she's always asking, "You get new books for me at the library?" A girl after my own heart. Here are ten wonderful books for a toddler that have been most beloved as of ... Read More about 10 Books Ella Currently Loves: Fall Edition
10 Books Ella Currently Loves: Animal Edition
Ella changes favorite books about the way I change socks (so, every three days, when I go running). What was a favorite a few months ago may now be languishing on the shelf. As the primary reader in the family, this doesn't bother me a bit - I'm glad to see new books come out and some retire for a bit. Of course, new books mean I have to get back up to speed before I can read them with my eyes shut on the couch. picture books about animals Animal 123 by Britta Teckentrup - Ella loves a ... Read More about 10 Books Ella Currently Loves: Animal Edition