I haven't done book reviews in forever. I've been so busy being a stay-at-home mom lately and haven't been able to jump back in the reading saddle just yet. Since kid's books are the only ones I'm able to read from cover to cover these days, I've decided to share some of Zack's (my toddler) and my favorites with you.
I wasn't even thinking about having kids when this book was published, but when I read about it in Essence magazine, it was instantly on the list of books I knew I wanted to get for my little one whenever he or she arrived. It's beautifully illustrated and functions just as well as a look and find book for little ones who enjoy this book before the age of two. Zack is 15 months old and has absolutely loved this book for months now. When he was about 10 months old, he'd actually crawl over to his bookshelf, find this book saying, "peas, peas, peas", pull it out and hand it to me saying, "Reat! Reat!" He still does it...walking now instead of crawling. It's the cutest thing ever.
In this book, readers follow a mom with her spirited little toddler throughout a typical day (waking up in the wee hours to play, messy eating, playtime, bathtime and bedtime),as mom pleads with the tot to go to sleep, eat, share, etc., her directions ending with cute variations of the phrase, "please, baby, please." Zack's favorite part of the book is the end. The last page is mom's answer to the child's question, "Kiss me goodnight?" I really enjoy sharing this book, and that last page with my baby. As if I need any other reason to kiss his cheek.
It's specified for ages 2-5, but the images in this book are way too sweet not to share with your baby as soon as his eyes can focus.
I think I reviewed this same book back in the day. Or maybe it was Puppy Please. Both are great! And Zee also loved the last page.
Posted by: summer | May 27, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I love book reviews, this looks like a good one! "Reat, reat", too adorable.
Posted by: Jess | May 28, 2009 at 02:51 PM
We have and love this book. Even though my kids are 6 now we still like to read it/look at it because the pictures are so wonderful. We also have Please Puppy Please. Also very cute.
Posted by: WM | May 28, 2009 at 05:52 PM
yes i too love this book!
Posted by: Lady Kinnks | May 28, 2009 at 07:45 PM
co-sign WM. Aren't the pictures phenomenal?
Posted by: summer | May 28, 2009 at 11:34 PM
My 7 year-old looooved this book when he was around 2. The pics just jump out at you.
Posted by: Safa | May 29, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I actually got this one 2 years ago, cute book
Posted by: Chanel | June 01, 2009 at 02:42 PM
aww so cute. I'd love to see him reach that shelf saying peas peas peas
Posted by: ergo baby carrier | June 10, 2010 at 02:23 PM