Favorite Reads

By now you know we're huge readers around here, & I had to share these new books we've gathered up since last month's Favorite Reads.  With summer winding down (sniff sniff) we're enjoying every possible minute reading outside until it gets too chilly.  My new goal is to get Cooper's reading nook finished by the holidays (fingers crossed).

Harry the Dirty Dog

I recognized the cover of this as soon as I saw it in the bookstore.  With the contrasting black & white pictures Coops was riveted the first time we read it. And we've already sat down twice reading aloud with our own dogs on each side. 

Where the Wild Things Are

I wasn't a fan of this book growing up. There I said it, feel free to throw stones. But my husband was, so having a little boy I decided to give it another go & fell in love. Plus Coops is captivated by the monsters. Staring in awe & listening as I read every time which says something because this is definitely a long one for a 14 week old.

That's not my puppy...

Even though I'm not participating in tons of events right now with PS, we still love to go to them & support local.  So at Woofstock this year (super fun afternoon if you're in the Branford CT area come August) we came upon a Children's tent & chose this touchy feely board book where each puppy page has something you can pet.  Coops isn't too excited to play with the textures yet, but LOVES the bright colors. 

On the Night You Were Born

This one is hands down my new favorite; the drawings are amazing, writing is phenomenal & Cooper chats along smiling as soon as I open the first page. 

What are some of your favorite reads?  We love suggestions to keep building our own library, plus follow Cooper's Library on Pinterest to see our constantly updated book wish list.

Favorite Reads

Happy Monday all!  At least once a week Coops & I make a trip to our local library to check out a few books from the children's section (& maybe one for me, I just finished Revenge Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger for the second time- such a good end-of-summer read!!).  

Our library also has a great under two playgroup on Fridays that we just started going to which has been great for getting Cooper around a few babies his own age without sending him to daycare yet, & an easy way for me to meet a few other SAHMs in the area.

I add all of our favorite library reads, & a few DIY activities that go with them, to a board on Pinterest (check it out here), so we can remember what to pick up on the next run to our local bookstore, R.J. Julia.  

We're also HUGE Eric Carle fans, in case you couldn't tell; The Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Quiet Cricket & The Very Lonely Firefly are current favorites.  Especially those last two that make noise or light up on the last page, Coops just can't get enough.

Little Green Peas by Keith Baker is another goodie, with only a few words & lots of colors Coops is beyond excited every time we sit down with it. Plus every time we look at the pages I notice something new that we can chat about.

Nearly ever afternoon we head to the backyard with blankets, our Bassador- Scooter & a bag of books.  We'll need to find a cozy spot to replace the lawn in a couple months when the air turns crisp but I'm super excited to turn a corner of Cooper's room into his own library with wall bookshelves, cozy seats & toy baskets <3

What are some of your favorite books?  I'd love to hear your home library must haves for baby, or mama!