As a self-described bookworm, former elementary school teacher and lover of all things literacy, I wanted to share the latest from the Eric Carle’s Collection. Sweet, colorful, durable and educational, Eric Carle presents two new items your little ones will love! CLICK HERE to see my full review posted on Momtrends.
Scholastic has kicked off their summer reading program and we are well on our way to beating our summer reading goal.
With the very first flurries falling today, I was inspired to share our two new favorite winter books. We began reading them to celebrate the winter solstice, and they have become a regular part of our reading routine.
Our first favorite is Making a Friend by Alison McGhee. A little boy talks about his experience with his new, albeit short lived friend, the snowman. Written with all of the wonder of a little one’s mind and innocence.
This super sweet story is written so poetically. I love reading it aloud and seeing how the magic of the words captivates my little audience. The illustrations are simple yet capture the story perfectly without interfering with it. It brings tears to my eyes and the children don’t move a muscle while it is being read.
Our second favorite is Red Sled by Lita Judge. Written solely in onomatopoeia, this books is as fun to read as it is to listen to. The children love to add their own dialogue and narrate each page in a new way every day.
The cheery animals and classic, bright blue winter scenes make this story special yet familiar.
I was not compensated for this post. I did receive copies of the above titles while attending a Simon and Schuster (@simonschuster) book party. All opinions expressed are my own.
