What Bear is Reading

By far her favorite book this week was Christmas in the Big Woods.  I love the Little House books and was delighted to find they have picture book versions.  At first Bear was not interested in it, but once I started reading it, she kept asking for it over and over.  It was wonderful to see how much joy the children in the book got from such simple presents such as new mittens and a peppermint stick.  The illustrations really drew me in.  I will be looking for more Little House picture books for Bear.

Another book Bear really enjoyed was Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill.  This is an easy reader great for emergent readers.  It uses a lot of repetitive vocabulary but has an engaging story. It also uses sound words like Bump and Plop (or some such similar words) and Bear always enjoys those. The illustrations are cute.  It is the story of Jack and Jill going up the hill to sled.  Their dog pushes them, but the last time they go up, he refuses to push, so they push him.

Her favorite book, memorized, which she refuses to return to the library is Don't Cut My Hair! In it this little dog doesn't want his hair cut, thinks he looks funny, and hides from his friends.  Then in the end, he decides he likes his "cool new cut."

Check out Mouse Grows, Mouse Learns for more book ideas.