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July 28, 2005
Children's Books (2)
Karen and I have read loads of children's books over the last four years-- many of them hundreds of times. No matter how many times I read them, there are certain pages that give me great pleasure. Francesca has started to grow out of some of these books, so before forgot all of these odd little phrases, I wrote them down. Enjoy!
Miss Spider's New Car
David Kirk
This matchbox dream has lots of ZOOM!
But look out for that tree - KA-BLOOM!
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Dr. Seuss
So be sure when you step.
Step with great care and great tact
and remember that Life's
a Great Balancing Act.
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
And never mix up your right foot with your left.
The Bear Snores On
Karma Wilson
An itty bitty mouse,
pitter-pat, tip-toe,
creep-crawls in the cave
from the fluff-cold snow
Mouse squeaks, "Too damp,
too dank, too dark."
So he lights wee twigs
with a small, hot spark.
The Big Red Barn
Margaret Wise Brown
When the sun went down
In the great green field,
The big cow lowed,
The little pig squealed.
The horses stomped in the warm sweet hay,
And the little donkey gave one last bray.
Time For Bed
Mem Fox
It's time for bed, little goose, little goose,
The stars are out and on the loose.
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?
Nancy White Carlstrom
Sleep in my eyes
And stars in the skies
Moon on my bed
And dreams in my head
That's what I'll wear tonight.
McElligot's Pool
Dr. Seuss
WHALES!
I'll catch whales!
Yes, a whole herd of whales!
All spouting their spouts
And all thrashing their tales!
Posted by Rich at July 28, 2005 2:31 PM
Comments
Great entry, Rich.
Noah and I have enjoyed most of the books you've mentioned. That passage from "The Big Red Barn" is also one of my favorites... I can't help but take on a kind of midwestern farmer accent when I get to that part... you know, that "Hi, I'm Tom Bodett from Motel 6" kind of voice.
Posted by: Jeff at July 31, 2005 12:28 AM
Being from Texas gives me an advantage-- I already have a little accent for that part (and everything else).
Posted by: Rich at August 1, 2005 10:54 AM
