here were some of them

something i didn't anticipate about mummy-hood was how much i would fall in love with the nightly ritual of reading books to hugh before bed. i pride myself on the way i can change my voice from character to character...i never a blink an eye when he piles 15 - 20 books beside us...all stacked patiently awaiting to be read. i love the way he hurries me along especially if i'm trying out my best english accent or if i'm lingering on a page asking too many questions about the names of objects.
and oh my is he ever particular about his books:
margaret wise brown books - yes.
lift-up-the-flap books - yes.
tractor, trucks, tools books - definitely.
dr. seuss books - well, no. {which pains me to no end but i will keep trying}.
sandra boyton books - only if he's in the mood
beautifully poetic books...like this one - he would rather be strapped down in the car seat on the world's longest road trip than sit through one page of the book {which also pains me a little...but at the same time his honesty makes me grin}
so you see, when hugh picked up this book on our last trip to the library...i was in complete wonderment.
1.) not a board book
2.) nor any flaps to lift
3.) no tractors, no trucks no trailers
4.) and finally, it's kind of wordy
but no matter...the kid loves it.
and so do i.
it's big.
it's birdy.
it's beautiful.