Our local library is holding a 50 book challenge this summer! My kids and I have been reading like mad. I think we are at 37 books so far (with a lot of re-reads), so we are very easily going to make it to 50...I think we are going to try for a personal goal of 100. When we go to the library, I let the kids pick out the books they want...which are usually not the books I would pick! ;) But, they've gotten a few really great ones so far! I will share all 100 books at the end of the summer, but for now, here are our current top 5!
Sleep Like a Tiger
The artwork in this book is breathtaking and the story is sweet. It makes the perfect bedtime book! It was a Caldecott Honor book!
I Want My Hat Back
I know, I know...we are like the last family on earth to read this book. We own This Is Not My Hat
Little Rabbit and the Meanest Mother on Earth
I love this book. I'm sure you can guess why. Miri said, "Hey! You're the Meanest Mother on Earth!" Yes...I wear my badge with pride. ;) ;)
Lion vs Rabbit
The illustrations in this book are adorable!! While I'm not sure that I *love* the message of this book (two wrongs make a right?), it is still a cute story with a nice twist for the kids - and did I mention the illustrations? ;)
Extra Yarn
This is, without a doubt, MY favorite book we have read this summer. Simple. Understated. Perfect. ;)
and a bonus book...
Chloe and the Lion
This story is cute - with the author and illustrators actually playing a part in the story. I think the concept was a tad bit over the kids' heads, but they still loved it and thought it was hilarious! ;)
