Wells is getting to the age where he definitely has very firm preferences. He has no qualms about making his preferences known. How is it that it usually seems to be the exact opposite of what you want? What an uncanny ability preschoolers seem to have to be disagreeable. I hope it is just a phase of him finding his voice. It ranges from clothes to wanting a cup of a certain color to books. Wells is very attached to a few different books given to him by grandparents and others that we often have to read, almost every night. Amazing how fast they can almost memorize these books. Here are a few of Wells favorite books.
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is a particular favorite and one that I enjoy for the lesson it teaches. Pete loses all of his buttons but handles it in a way that is a great lesson for all children. I don’t want to spoil the plot for you! I think this is a must read for helping teach children how to deal with disappointment.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus is a new favorite that he received. Wells got the original from his grandpa and then this set from his uncle for his birthday. I had never heard of it before but it is wildly popular right now. It has an interactive quality that engages the children. Also, the animations are top-notch!
For our train crazy son his uncle found the perfect book for him! Locomotive takes you through an amazing description of trains, making it thrilling for train loving children. This book is long and usually has to be spread over two nights. Wells loves this book and the length ensures that he never seems to tire of it.
These books are a few of Wellington’s current favorites. I love books for gifts because they ignite a love for learning and something that families will often have forever.
What are your kid’s favorite books?
