Favorite Children's Book

Hello All! I wanted to do a different post today, we don't really have much to update on.

Brode has a bookshelf full of books, a few in the car, a few in the diaper bag, and a stack in the living room. There are books everwhere. Some were mine when I was little, some were Matt's, and a lot are Brode's that he has received. It is fun digging back through my books, reading my favorites, and seeing which ones were Matt's favorites then combining them all for Brode. They're all worn broken in, but I can still remember which ones we read the most. Brode's books are fun and he is developing his favorites. He enjoys books with things that he is familiar with like Mickey, Franklin, animals, trucks, colors, etc so we try and get a variety. He also really enjoys books that he can be involved in. We're currently reading a group of books about Trucks, Tractors, Diggers, and Emergency Vehicles that hides hammers, screwdrivers, or pliers on each page and he just loves finding them! We spend a lot of time picking out new books from the library too!

One thing that is new and different is that I'm not on the listening side. Most of the books I enjoyed was because of the way they were read. Some had many details that I loved to listen to and picture. I now have my favorites that I love reading to Brode. Matt and I have agreed that we both love 'You Are My I Love You'. It is a perfect book to read before bed as we calm down and get ready for good-night kisses. I suggest it to any parent or as a gift to any new parent!

You Are My I Love You

Maryann K. Cusimano & Satomi Ichikawa

I am you parent; you are my child

I am your quiet place; you are my wild.

I am your calm face; you are my giggle.

I am your wait; you are my wiggle.

I am your carriage ride; you are my king.

I am your push; you are my swing.

I am your audience; you are my clown,

I am your London Bridge; you are my falling down.

I am your carrot sticks; you are my licorice.

I am your dandelion; you are my first wish.

I am your water wings; you are my deep.

I am your open arms; you are my running leap.

I am your way home; you are my new path.

I am your dry towel; you are my wet bath.

I am your dinner; you are my chocolate cake.

I am your bedtime; you are my wide awake.

I am your finish line; you are my race.

I am your praying hands; you are my saying grace.

I am your favorite book; you are my new lines.

I am your night-light; you are my starshine.

I am your lullaby; you are my peekabo.

I am your good-night kiss; you are my I Love You.

Do you have any favorite books from your childhood, or books that you like reading to your kids? Please share, we can always use new titles!