I read to Lily each night with out fail. Story time is so important for settling a child for bed, giving them that extra one on one time plus it will help them with learning to read in the future.
Lily is a lot fussier with the stories I read her now, and she does go back to her old favourites a lot of the time and as she is at an age where she can start to remember stories, she asks for specific ones. But I do get chance to introduce a few new new books each month, usually around 2 or 3.
You can read all my other book reviews from the last few years Here
This month she chose 3 books from her collection.
Here is what we read.
1. Zog by Julia Donaldson
I had no idea what Zog was about until I read it and it was one by Julia Donaldson that I wasn't too familiar with. But I am glad I read it because it is a brilliant story. The storyline is all about a dragon school and they are getting taught how to do dragon things. As Zog is out practicing one of his dragons things he hurts himself. Luckily a girl comes along and she looks after him and makes him better. This happens a few times and the dragon Zog becomes friends with her. Soon there comes a lesson all about how to capture a princess and they all must go out and capture one. He failed and was really upset until he met she girl again, and she told him that she was a princess, so he took her back and became the first dragon to claim a princess. The next challenge was to fight a knight. The knight tried to take the princess and there was going to be a fight between the dragons and him, when the princess stopped the fight. Upon talking to the knight, she found out that they both didn't actually want to be knights and princesses and wanted to be doctors instead. And thats what they did. The story has such a great storyline to it with lots of exciting things happening. Lily really liked the fact the princess wanted to be a doctor and loved that she was so kind. This story is definitely worth a read if you like Juilia Donaldson.
2. I don't want to wash my hands - By Tony Ross
This story is part of the A Little Princess series that is shown on Tv. It is all about the princess not wanting and not understanding why she has to wash her hands. A story that a lot of children can relate too. Her nanny teacher her exactly why and when she needs to wash her hands and soon the little princess wants to wash her hands. The story isn't too long but it is a great story book to encourage children to want to wash their hands. Lily loved learning all about why she should wash her hands.
3. Big Bad Bunny by Melanie Joyce
This story is all about a big bad bunny who comes and keeps spoiling all the fun. He had bad manners and a horrible temper, and at times was really naughty. Soon all the animals was feeling really sad about his behaviour and got together to form a plan, but they decided that instead of being mean back to the bunny, they would be nice to him and throw him a party. He tried to ruin the party, but then soon found out the party was actually for him. But they carried on the party anyway and the big bad bunny soon found out that friendship and kindness can go a long way. It is a great book to read to children who may not always have the best behaviour to encourage them to be kind.
Which of the above stories do you like the sound of?