Today I decided to take Sophie and Isaac to the local library after getting up early and taking them to the doctor. I figured, hey, we're already out, let's go by the library and see what the summer schedule is for kids. (They have story time and activities for kids in the summer) I haven't checked out books for the kids up to this point...I've always been afraid they would get messed up or we would lose them. But today I took the plunge and picked out some books to read with the kids. I could feel myself getting more and more excited as I looked around and saw names of favorite authors....Lois Ehlert, Patricia Polacco, and Normal Bridwell to name a few. I also saw a few new ones that caught my eye. I checked out and today we've sat down and read some books together. Tonight I read a book to Isaac (well, tried to) that is now one of my favorites. I could immediately sense a blog post coming together when I finished the last page.
Hands: Growing Up to be An Artist by Lois Ehlert. A beautiful story with the always wonderful artwork. I love how the book pages are even cut into different shapes and it seems like a surprise waits at every turn. I hope you are able to enjoy this one as much as I did!
Happy reading!
2 comments:
So glad you shared this...I love posts about children's books! Daniel picked out a Lois Ehlert book at the library last week and has looked at everyday, even takes it to bed with him! I think it's the artwork that catches his eye. He is sleeping right now with it so I can't check, but I think the title is Animal Shapes.
Hope you're doing well!
Thanks for the comment, Elizabeth! We got the animal shapes one, too, that day! Ehlert has so many wonderful books. I have a few of my own that I think are neat. One is about making a pie and it even gives you the recipe! I'll try and do more children's book posts! : )
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