as i made this list, i thought, “poor anders!” these books are much more geared for his big brother than they are for him. i remember when we used to read to parker, it was all board books who’s corners have since been slobbered on, pieces of the paper removed. now, anders has to keep up with these long stories! sorry little man! we’ll try to do better.
1. spy guy: this has some really clever rhyming in it that makes me giggle (and i have more fun reading books that rhyme and it’s all about me sooo…)
2. wherever you are my love will find you: just try to read a nancy tillman without crying. JUST TRY. when i read this to the boys i’m like, “listen kids, LISTEN TO ME. THIS IS MY STORY TO YOU, MY LOVE WILL FIND YOU.” it almost sounds threatening doesn’t it? after this one, try any nancy tillman, really.
3. huge harold: bill peet for the win forever and for always (you really can’t lose with ANY bill peet except his christmas one. that one sucks. otherwise, grab one, grab all, he’s top 10 best children’s author ever.
4. we were tired of living in a house: this is really sweet. these kids are, as the title suggests, tired of living in their house! so they go out and attempt to build other forms of a home, and then when all is said and done, they discover they’d really rather just be at their home after all.
5. the relatives came: oh this book! this is the sweetest story about family. my favorite line: “but none of us thought about virginia much. we were so busy hugging and eating and breathing together.” sort of reminds me of our big summer rentals in sea isle city, new jersey with all my cousins.
6. norman the doorman: like bill peet, don freeman is also a stellar children’s author. this one is about a sophisticated mouse who lives in a museum. there’s a twist! try mop top next!
That's so cool to know what other people are reading!
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Just put them on hold at the library! Thanks for the recs!
Hahahaha. Your comment about "Wherever you are my love will find you" reminded me of this http://bookriot.com/2014/01/01/5-hollywoods-sexiest-men-want-read-childrens-books/. So funny. But in all seriousness, I agree – I can NOT read a Nancy Tillman book without crying!
Love this post! Thanks for sharing your current reads. I'm always looking for new favorites to add to the list for my 2 year old and 4 month old. My other favorite Nancy Tillman book is "I'd Know You Anywhere" – you should read it if you haven't. So sweet, especially for adventurous boys and their mamas 🙂
Forgot about these posts when I did the survey but love to hear what books y'all are reading.
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