Every night, it's the same drills at our house. A never-ending pattern of tooth-brushing and pyjama-changing. It's like the myth of Sisyphus, a mom and a dad doomed for eternity to push a rock up to the top of a hill, only to watch it come rolling back down. But of course, it's not eternity. It's just a few short years until they brush and change themselves, start to read to … [Read more...] about Best and worst kid books for dads
Books
Reading Harry Potter
My seven year old turns eight in March. Many of her 2nd grade classmates, especially the boys, have already read most if not all the Harry Potters, and have even seen all the movies. Over the holiday break, I suggested to my daughter that we finally break into Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) and see what all the fuss was about. Lost as she usually is in books … [Read more...] about Reading Harry Potter
Edgar Award Winners
Chasing Vermeer Author: Blue Balliett, Illustrator: Brett Helquist Sammy Keyes and the Hotel ThiefAuthor: Wendelin Van Draanen Ghost Canoe Author: Will Hobbs The House of Dies Drear Author: … [Read more...] about Edgar Award Winners
Kids books: Award winners
The Caldecott Award winners The Hello, Goodbye Window Author: Norton Juster, Illustrator: Chris Raschka Kitten's First Full Moon Author and Illustrator: Kevin Henkes Coming On Home Soon Author: Jacqueline Woodson, … [Read more...] about Kids books: Award winners
Best board books for kids
That's Not My Puppy Author: Fiona Watts, Illustrator: Rachel Wells Kids simply love the textures and the repetition. And, there’s nothing to tear like some interactive books. Goodnight Moon Author: Margaret Wise Brown, Illustrator: Clement Hurd An old classic, but even dads will find something poetic … [Read more...] about Best board books for kids