I recently saw another blogger post about Blog-tober. The idea of blogging something EVERY DAY for the month of October immediately appealed to and intimidated me. I haven't blogged in over a year (thanks in large part to an absolutely adorable (and unexpected) little munchkin who is currently napping!) but the itch to try again has set in. I figured, why NOT? I have absolutely nothing to lose by … [Read more...]
Terrible Monster or Wonderful Friend?
I bought Leonardo the Terrible Monster because it was written by Mo Willems. His books are basically my weakness. I can't NOT. If I had a Children's Literature author crush, it would be him. Anyway. I immediately fell in love with the book on its own merit. It stars Leonardo, a cute little monster who cannot scare a soul, no matter how hard he tries. He is quite determined to be scary and … [Read more...]
Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems
You Should Love It Because... This book is a celebration of differences. As the delightful duo begin playing a game of catch, a snake asks to play along. After a few hilarious trial-and-error efforts, the friends hit upon the perfect way to play together. Anticipate lots of giggles, especially once the game gets rolling. This book is perfect for helping children learn empathy and to appreciate … [Read more...]