Tuesday, December 4, 2007

children's reading corner


I realized recently I haven't put up a new post in this category in over a month! For this month, I recommend the book listed to the left, Crossing by Philip Booth. With beautiful illustrations, reminiscent of the 1940s, and delightful rhyme, the book displays a train crossing, people watching, counting cars, and making mental notes of what the train is hauling. I enjoy this book, too, because it's not a typical book I would buy for Maggie, and yet, I like to introduce her to things we don't normally have around the house (i.e. we are not train aficionados). Although it might be geared more toward boys, I still say buy it if you have a girl; M seems genuinely captivated by it each time we read it. I think one reason I am drawn to this book is because in some ways it reminds me of the book my mother read us in childhood, The Huff and Puff Express.
As a side note, I love bargain book hunting and find Ross and Marshall's great stores to purchase children's books at discount prices. However, for hardbacks that are in *pristine* (and I do mean pristine) condition I recommend Tuesday Morning. Their selection is diverse and you can easy grab several books for the price of one hardback at say, Barnes and Noble. No book is over $5.99.

5 comments:

  1. books! we love books! :) i might have to check this one out! i'm sure the boys would love it! also, jeanie's son, tyler, is obsessed with trains, so i'm sure we could have some fans for this one!

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  2. I wished I had your recommendation from last time with me when I took the girls to the library. I've written this one down. We'll take a look at it. Thanks for doing your "children't reading corner" :)

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  3. I too LOVE the bargain books! I have purchased about 50 bargain books for my kids over the last 5 years! Great deals! Zoe LOVES *The Night Before Christmas*. Read it to Mags! Bet she would love it!

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  4. We will have to check this book out. Kai LOVES trains! And thanks for the bargain ideas, I need to venture over to Tuesday Morning. I haven't been since kids!

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  5. We will have to check this out. We have a train that runs behind our house every half hour so Jake can identify!

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