Every so often (emphasis on often) my son wakes up on the wrong side of life. It doesn't matter how much sleep he's gotten or how cheerfully I greet him with offers of food. He will grump and groan and be generally unpleasant for a good hour until his belly is full and he's realized the day holds good things in store. Dealing with this in a 4-year-old is tough, because I can't begrudge him feeling … [Read more...]
Off To The Zoo!
I bought this book because it was recommended to me based on the illustrations. (Did you know I have a Graduate Certificate in Children's Literature from Penn State? :)) I immediately fell in love with the spunky girl and her cooperative stuffed monkey. They remind me of Calvin and Hobbes in the scenes when Hobbes was inanimate. Who doesn't love that pair?! The story line of this book is based … [Read more...]