Two for One

I told you that if you continue to follow this blog you will see more posts about Todd Parr's books.  Today I am going to share with you 2 of his books that are perfect for celebrating grandparents!

The Grandma Book and The Grandpa Book have every type of grandma or grandpa imaginable.  Each page describes a different grandma or grandpa by saying, "some grandma's have..." and then fill in the blank.  Maybe the page is about grandma's having cats, playing bingo or driving slow.  It is the same pattern in The Grandpa Book.

The text is so simple that any child can make connections to these wonderful books.  I know my little boy would love the page that says, "Some grandpa's make you laugh," because his Papa is always being silly and making him laugh.  After reading take the time to talk about the book and what your child's grandma or grandpa might be like.  The book will definitely spark so great conversation with you child, because who doesn't love grandma and grandpa!

These two books are a must have for any family, in fact by 2 of each one for home and one to keep at grandma and grandpa's!  Be sure to put a picture of your own grandma and grandpa in the back of the book.

Happy Reading!
Laura

Reading Makes You Feel Good

Does reading make you feel good?  Do you want to convince children that reading will make them feel good?  Then you need to share Todd Parr's book Reading Makes You Feel Good with a child in your life.

If you continue to read and follow this blog you are going to see many more posts about Todd Parr because, in my opinion, his books are WONDERFUL!! Todd's books are always very simple with great pictures and include some repetition.  In this particular book the repeated line is "Reading makes you feel good because..." This line is then followed by a reason reading is so great like you can make a pizza or you can do it anywhere.

This book is so fun to share with young children because they begin to see that reading is more than just sitting and reading a book but it is reading maps, recipes, road signs and so much more.  I always liked taking some time after reading this book to have kids make their own book about how reading makes them feel good.  Keep the book in their independent reading box, I am sure it will be a favorite!

Todd always ends his books with a message.  In Reading Makes You Feel Good, he encourages everyone to "curl up with someone special and read a good book."

Can you fill in the blank?  "Reading makes you feel good because...."  I would love to hear what you have to say!

Happy Reading!
Laura

PS Here is a link to Todd Parr reading his book Reading Makes You Feel Good.  It is always fun to show kids the face behind the book!