Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Two great kid's books
If you're running out of fun summer reads, check out What Do You Do With a Kangaroo? by Mercer Mayer and The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams. These two texts are great for young kids, ages two to six. Both books involve repetition and get the kids joining in on the refrain.
I was laughing louder than my three kids while reading Mayer's book out loud. The illustrations remind me of Winnie the Pooh, with their pastel colors and soft lines. The young female protagonist of the story mirrors my own four-year-old daughter, so it is a book that I've enjoyed reading again and again.
Williams' book is adventurous and spooky. Even though it's just a children's book, it reminds me of childhood memories of haunt and fright. The content is age-appropriate and the suspense provides fun entertainment. The illustrations by Megan Lloyd are a real treat as well. She fills the pages with rich fall tones of red and brown.
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I was laughing louder than my three kids while reading Mayer's book out loud. The illustrations remind me of Winnie the Pooh, with their pastel colors and soft lines. The young female protagonist of the story mirrors my own four-year-old daughter, so it is a book that I've enjoyed reading again and again.
Williams' book is adventurous and spooky. Even though it's just a children's book, it reminds me of childhood memories of haunt and fright. The content is age-appropriate and the suspense provides fun entertainment. The illustrations by Megan Lloyd are a real treat as well. She fills the pages with rich fall tones of red and brown.
Share one of your favorite kid's books here. Tell us why you love it.
