We Heart Reading
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I love to read. I love delving into a good book and getting lost in the plot and characters. When I was a kid the worst punishment for me was to have my books taken away from me. I wouldn't know what to do with myself.
My kids love to read and I am so grateful. Boogie has discovered reading books and not just listening to them. I love his enthusiasm and the way he asks, "Mommy, do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? I prefer nonfiction. I like to learn about animals."
Buggy wasn't into listening to stories before bedtime. But more recently she loves snuggling up with me before nap time and listening to a story. She is now interested in audio books, which gives Mama a break when I'm trying to get a meal on the table for my kiddos.
Mr. Bananas loves listening to stories and one of his favorite books is Dear Zoo. It's a lift-the-flap book and underneath each flap is a different animal. Since some of the first signs we teach our kids when we teach them baby sign language are animal signs, this book is a big hit. Mr. Bananas loves to sign each animal. It also makes it a fun interactive reading experience.
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Buggy loves to read for Mr. Bananas and he'll often bring her Dear Zoo or Goodnight Gorilla so she can read to him. After lunch one day I saw a sweet reading experience. Buggy moved her chair closer to Mr. Bananas high chair and began reading Dear Zoo complete with signs for each of the animals. He loved it and I loved this sweet moment that I was able to witness. It makes me happy that I am a stay at home Mama and can catch these little moments.