...what Betty read, heard, recommends or just wants to say.
We just bought Krong
There’s a little mystery in the short plot and the gift given at the end of the story helps our little protagonist crack the “code”. Diego read the book before me but insisted I read it aloud to him. This one will be in and out of our bookshelf for a long time to come. Perfect for all ages.
Do you know of other picture books that introduce kids to different languages? Please share!
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Remember last year? I was pregnant but decided to buy an extra basket for the baby. I knew I would want the boys to all have the same one this year! I spent a little extra at Target for these just to be able to re-use them and I’m glad I did! They are sturdy, easy to store and just the right size.
Anywho, the boys are getting toothbrushes again, snacks that we always keep around the house, a book, and a hollow chocolate bunny. I don’t go crazy with the candy (none for Jordi). I think a chocolate bunny is important and a few M&Ms are definitely okay! The new items this year: 2 games for Diego, puzzles for Santi, and a shape sorter for Jordi. I also included coloring books and bubbles! Oh and chupones for the little ones. Hey, they are not cheap and if they want them… jajaja!
The books:
Just last week, Diego expressed an interest in Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon
For Santi: Eric Carle’s ABC
For Jordi: Baby Touch and Feel: Cuddly Animals
Are you almost done with your baskets? What are some other good ideas for filling?
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It’s my birthday this weekend and look what arrived in the mail this week! Yes, the author of Jordi’s Star, Alma Flor Ada sent us books! Autographed books!! Bilingual books!!! Just like she said she would! I know they are for the boys but because they are for the boys…it made me so happy. [Read more...]
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Can you believe this book?? When I opened up a box addressed to my little Jordi a few weeks ago I was floored! I thought this book was MADE for Jordi by my friends Tiz and Mike (they have bought us personalized gifts in the past) but it wasn’t. This is a real book AND it is signed by the author!!
So Tiz tells me over the phone that she went looking online for a book with Jordi’s name on it (great idea for a new baby gift!). Jordi being a Spanish name and very popular in Spain, something had to turn up. [Read more...]
I’m ready for Sunday! I finished the very simple Easter baskets I put together for Diego and Santi…from the Easter Bunny of course! This year I decided to spend a little more on the actual baskets. Every year I end up buying new ones because they don’t end up lasting very long. These baskets are from Target and they were $15 each (I picked up a third for baby #3 and already stored it away for next year)! I didn’t spend much on the actual contents of the basket though. I had to put a lot of thought into what to add to the baskets because let’s face it…we just had two birthday parties and Christmas in the last four months! [Read more...]
Need ideas for your Easter baskets? Classic and notable authors for kids in Spanish! Here are some of our favorites straight from our bookshelf!
Buenas Noches Luna and El Conejito Andarin by Margaret Wise Brown
De La Cabeza a Los Pies and La Oruga Muy Ambrienta by Eric Carle
El Mejor Nido and Perro Grande, Perro Pequeño by P.D. Eastman
Harold y el Lapiz Color Morado and La Semilla de Zanahoria by Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss
Un Dia de Nieve by Ezra Jack Keats
Donde Viven Los Monstruos by Maurice Sendak
El Conejito Knuffle by Mo Willems
Harry, El Perrito Sucio by Gene Zion
What other suggestions do you have for this Easter bunny? Please share! Have a great weekend everyone!
Your Friend,
Betty
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