Abbaia, George

I occasionally find myself reading children's books to large gatherings of toddlers, moms and nannies. Life is odd, no? Madly trying to find something I had not read a hundred times before, I tried out this one and it was a smash hit. It is fairly short, so if you are doing a story time you might wa Leggi tutto

A now classic told and illustrated by the classic Jules Feiffer, with great illustrations and a funny take on the somewhat familiar story of an animal or animals who for some reason do not make the sounds they are supposed to make. This one is for younguns, obviously but if you like Feiffer as I do, Leggi tutto

What a great book! I loved it! So cleverly comical. You and your kiddo will enjoy this - so I'm definitely putting this on the-must-read-list! Ages: 3 - 7 **Like my reviews? I also have hundreds of detailed reports that I offer too. These reports give a complete break-down of everything in the book, s Leggi tutto

George is a dog. George's mother wants him to bark. George makes other animals noises instead, so his mother brings him to the vet. Hilarity ensues. Bark, George is my favorite book to read aloud. It's simple, interactive, repetitive, and funny. The text is concise, the colors are bold, and the illu Leggi tutto

“Bark, George,” says George’s mother. Unfortunately, George makes everyone sound but a proper doggy “Arf.” He meows, moos, and oinks, but he just can’t seem to bark. So his mother takes him to the vet. When George meows instead of barking, the vet reaches inside George’s mouth and pulls out a live c Leggi tutto

The picture book Bark George has always been one of my favorites since I was a small child. This book is about a mother dog who is trying to teach her puppy, George, to make the sound of a dog "arf." To her surprise George lets out other sounds of different animals such as a duck, pig, cat, cow, etc Leggi tutto

This is probably my favorite storytime book. I could read it in a boring monotone, and kids would still love it. It's a masterful combination of elements: adorable illustrations, easily recognizable animal sounds, a genuinely funny story, and a tone that is both irreverent and unobjectionable. Just

This is my dog’s favorite book. She cries when it’s done because she wants me to keep talking. So I have to read it again ... every time. She’s a 6 lb chihuahua.

This is one of my go to books for story time. Kids love this book, and I always have them act the book out with me. If you ever need a smile, read it. Over and over and over.......