In Jilly's room we have a basket full of books and each night before bed we read 3 or 4 (or 5 or 6 or 7, depending on how persuasive Jilly is that night.) There are quite a few books in there but Jilly has decided on a few favorites that seem to show up every night.
Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt, This is an old classic. Jilly loves to "put her finger through Mummy's ring," "touch Daddy's scratchy face," and especially to "smell the flowers" by exhaling very deeply. She then pushes the book into your nose so you too can appreciate the fragrance, which smells exactly like every 86 year old woman I've ever met.
Peekaboo! by Matthew Price and Jean Claverie, There is nothing special about this book except that it's a popup book (which makes it amazing to Jilly.) The thing that irks me is that when you go looking for mommy, you find her in bed. It sounds fantastic, but what are the chances of a mom really being able to escape to bed without kids?
The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton, I'm not a huge fan of most of Sandra Boynton's books, but I do love this one. We all crack up when the animals "go upstairs to exercise," and the last lines are so soothing "the moon is high, the sea is deep, they rock and rock and rock to sleep."
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It makes me sad that you don't like Sandra Boynton's books. Have you read Belly Button Book, Birthday Monsters, and Snuggle Puppy? Those are our absolute favorites!
The girls and I made a trip to the library this evening and happened upon Ladybug Girl Dresses Up. I thought of Jilly and we brought it home. :)
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