Children's books read aloud, plain and simple, by Nona (it's Italian for grandma).
Occasionally my sweet side-kick pipes up, adding a drop of perfection to the readings.
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Debi Gliori's Goodnight World is a whimsical and lovely round of good-nights from "Goodnight, planet..." to "Goodnight teddies...", and wraps it all up with snuggles with mother.
If Animals Kissed Good Night, written by Ann Paul, is a sweet read with a small child as their world settles down for the night. Filled with whimsical snuggles, it paints a picture of many types of animal family interactions--with moms and dads and papas, etc.
A new favorite of ours, Mr. Seahorse is a delightful read. Following faithful Mr. Seahorse around the neighborhood, listeners meet his many daddy friends, each of whom is actively involved in raising their own families. As always with Mr. Carle's works, were you able to get your hands on a printed copy, the illustrations will not disappoint you.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? , written by Bill Martin, Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle, is one of a series of books that very young children can truly appreciate. Simple words, repetition, review of colors, and the introduction of (possibly) new animals make this a hit in the nursery and preschool crowd.
A fun read with children, There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly engages the imagination of young and old. Listen to it a few times and you and your kiddos will be repeating the list right along with Nona!
Rooster's Off to See the World is a delightful story with a lesson in both contentment as well as foresight for little listeners. As always when listening to a reading of a book by Eric Carle, please take time to view this book. The illustrations are magnificent.
An all-time favorite for kiddos, Go, Dog. Go! bounces through numbers and colors and opposites for wee listeners in such an energetic way that they've no idea that learning is taking place. Sooooo...Listen, kiddos. Listen!
A favorite by Eric Carle, it seems a shame to read aloud without the illustrations...but if you just listen, the story itself sparkles as much as a dew-dotted spider web!