Child's Play

Since children's book play a role in my life these days I guess it is only fair that I review them as well. Below are the last five that I read to my little girl. She has no idea what I am reading to her but she likes to grab the pages. I let her hold the board books but the drool is dangerous on the pages so I proceed with caution and make sure lots of toys are nearby.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly - illustrations by Melissa Webb

Ever wonder why you like something so much as a child? Reading this to my daughter I couldn't help but think, wow, I was a pretty grim kid for liking this story so much...I do not remember that once she swallowed the fly she could die.

Marley Goes To School - John Grogan

I have Marley and Me by John Grogan that I still need to read, maybe I will move that up in the pile. I did see the movie (and that is most likely why this book is so far down on my stack to read...). This child's book though was cute! I love the antics that this pup gets up to and I can completely imagine him running through a school terrorizing the adults.

Romeo & Juliet - Jennifer Adams, illustrations by Alison Oliver 

This is a cute counting primer! 1-10 following the story of Romeo and Juliet, got to love the classics.

Alice in Wonderland - Jennifer Adams, illustrations by Alison Oliver

I love Alice in Wonderland with all my heart and this color primer did not disappoint!

I Can Do It Myself! - Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Sara Gillingham

Eh, not much substance to this book. It is a board book which is great for my girl to hang on to, not as easy to destroy. As she gets older and understands words this will be a good book to start with simple sentences. For right now the illustrations grab her attention and she likes to smack the book closed.