Wee Sing and Learn Series

Title: Wee Sing and Learn Series . . . Titles include Opposites, Dinosaurs, ABC, 123, Bugs, Colors, etc.

Author: Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp

Illustrator: Peggy Tagel

Reviewed by: Jenn
Mom's Rating: 10/10
Henry's Rating: 10/10
Review: For a mom of 2, every minute is precious. I think all mothers treasure every 20 minutes of "occupied kid time" we get here and there when we can actually get something done! So when I've already allowed 2 TV shows and still need more time but feel guilty letting Henry watch any more, I plug him in front of a book! No guilt involved. The Wee Sing and Learn books come with a music CD with fun, catchy songs that go along with the pictures. Henry can sit all by himself and easily follow along in the book. He is completely enthralled, and he loves the songs. I also appreciate the educational element. On each page, the children on the CD will ask a question for Henry to figure out. I often peek in on his reading time to find him pointing, finding, or counting. These books are heaven-sent (and worth the long wait at our library)!

Shark in the Park!

Title: Shark in the Park!

Author: Nick Sharratt

Reviewed by: Jenn

Mom's Rating: 9/10

Henry's Rating: 10/10

Review: The die-cut hole in the cover and throughout this book show the view through Timothy Pope's telescope. And what does he see in the park? A shark! But appearances can be deceiving . . . and silly! We giggled with every page turn and loved the rhyme and repetition of this quick, fun read.

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

Title: Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?
Author: Dr. Seuss
Reviewed by: Jenn
Mom's Rating: 10/10
Henry's Rating: 9/10
Review: This little-known Dr. Seuss book may be my very favorite one! The narrator speaks to anyone who has ever felt sorry for themselves, telling them: "Some people are much more . . . oh ever so much more . . . oh muchly, much-much more unlucky than you." The book is filled with examples of the most unlucky people in the world, describing their dismal fates and reminding us that our lives could be much worse than they are. In pure Dr. Seuss fashion, the unlucky folks he describes are quirky and hilarious, like the bee-watcher-watcher, the poogle-horn player, and the poor man whose job it is to cross t's and dot i's for a living. The best part of the book is that it is rhythmic, lyrical, and quite the tongue-twister, so it is SO FUN to read aloud! This is one library book that I have decided I absolutely must own because I love reading it so much, and Henry loves it too.