Elmer's Colors

Elmer's Colors
By David McKee

Age: 0-2 years

This book inspired our mosaic "E". You can enjoy an entire series of books about Elmer, a very colorful elephant.

Boats

Boats
By Byron Barton

Age: 0-2 years, 3-5 years

We have other Byron Barton books and have enjoyed each one. Since it's a board book, I checked this one out primarily for Abigail (1 year old). She had very few opportunities to read it, though, because Joshua (4 years old) and Hannah (turning 3 tomorrow!) both wanted to read it too. Cute and colorful.

Baby! Baby!

"Baby! Baby!"
By Vicky Ceelen

Age: 0-2 years

This was a fun book for Abigail (1 year old). My favorite animal-baby pairing was with the chimpanzee. So cute!

Count with Maisy

"Count with Maisy"
By Lucy Cousins

Age: 0-2 years

Abby really liked this book. I think her attention was drawn to it because of the bright, contrasting colors and the cute mouse! Preschoolers might like this as well, but I did think it was a bit "baby" for kids older than 3 years old.

Trucks

"Trucks"
By Byron Barton

Age: 0-2 years, 3-5 years

This is probably the twelfth time we have checked out this particular Byron Barton book. We love the simple, brightly colored illustrations and the just as simple text. Always a hit for little boys who love vehicles!

My Clothes/Mi ropa

"My Clothes/Mi Ropa" from the English-Spanish Foundation Series
By Gladys Rosa-Mendoza
Illustrations by Mary Collier

Age: 0-2 years, 3-5 years

We're always checking out books that introduce Spanish vocabulary and conversation. This is one of the better ones. I liked the simple, repetitive sentences to help learn more than isolated words. Joshua (4), Hannah (nearly 3), and Abby (11 months) all liked this book.

What's Up, Duck?

"What's Up, Duck? A Book of Opposites"
By Tad Hills

Age: 0-2 years

Cute. Colorful. Abby (11 months) loved it!