Given the opportunity POD would have me reading to her all night. It’s a usual occurrence to read one story only for her to rush over to the bookshelf and select another. I often find myself reading three books a night.
On the odd occasion, say if POD is bouncing on my tummy shouting “wibble wobble” while I read, storytelling can be a bit hectic. Overall she genuinely enjoys her bedtime routine though. We started reading to her when she was really small and it’s definitely had an impact. She loves books.
As a Parragon book buddie, we recently received two stories – Goodnight Little One and Bunny Loves to Write. POD thoroughly enjoys both of these books and it’s refreshing that she sits incredibly still for them. Goodnight Little One in particular creates a real calmness in her – I’m sure if it was longer she might go to sleep when she’s supposed to.
Goodnight Little One
Goodnight Little One is by the best-selling author Margaret Wise Brown who also created the likes of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny. It’s relaxing paperback about a menagerie as they close their eyes to sleep. The book has a relaxing and rhythmic flow to it and the beautiful illustrations by Rebecca Elliott almost give it a magical feel. POD loves animals so she enjoyed naming them and commenting when each was asleep. It’s a perfect story for bedtime.
Bunny Loves to Write
Bunny Loves to Write is written by the award-winning author Peter Bently who has written 30 children’s stories. It tells the tale of Buster who loves to read but isn’t convinced he can write his own stories. Armed with his notebook he sets off on the hunt for ideas. Before long his friends provide him with the inspiration to start penning an adventure. Buster then reads his story to his friends who all took turns writing an ending for him. Beautifully illustrated by Emma Foster/Deborah Melmon, Bunny Loves to Write is a wonderful story of friendship encouraging imagination.
Disclaimer: We received Goodnight Little One and Bunny Loves to Write for the purpose of this review.
It’s a little while since I’ve been in Central London. Least of all when it’s fast approaching thirty degrees. I lived in London for twenty years before moving to Surrey in 2010 though so I can move around it fairly well.
I also passed Soho and Piccadilly before reaching the Apple Store, the outside of which is beautiful. I’ve never noticed before. I was there, along with some fellow bloggers, for an Annabel Karmel event.
Afternoon tea with Annabel Karmel. As you do.
