So many of Aden’s things will be passed down to Ariah at some point so that she can share in the things he loves too. And this boy loves his books! Handing a child a book is one of those things that every mother can’t wait to do – that moment of walking in on your baby engulfed in a story (even if the pages are upside down! Lol.) is something special. It’s a way to learn, to bond and a guaranteed way to get him to fall asleep. It’s about time I shared Aden’s fave bedtime stories so far – a list I know he’ll be adding to for years to come.
This book has been a lifesaver! It’s a book and bear buddy combo from Hallmark created to help little ones fall asleep feeling safe and comfortable. Christopher goes on an adventure while trying to fall asleep, and when the book is read aloud, he comes to life with responses.
My Big Book of Prayers – This prayer book for young children isn’t just for bedtime, it inspires any time of day. However, reading this to Aden definitely helps wind him down for a night’s rest. I like that it helps form the habit of ending each day with thoughts of gratitude and love. The rhyming and illustrations keep even toddlers engaged and interested. We own a few other books by Michelle Medlock Adams too, and love the message in each.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown – Goodnight Moon has probably been a part of most of our lives and even our parents’ lives for what seems like forever – it was first published in 1947. I love that this special story is passed down from generations and can continue to be a family staple. It’s the perfect story to wrap up an action packed day in your little one’s life.
Whistle for Willie – Another classic we love to keep in Aden’s room is this sweet book, one of Ezra Jack Keats’ famous illustrated tales. It’s not specifically a bedtime story, and actually can be really interactive if you go along with Willie’s adventures (trying to whistle along, of course), but it’s so easy for younger kids to get lost in the narrative. This is a great book for those times you really need a good story to calm (or distract ;)) and take your mind off of whatever may be bothering or keeping them up.
Stories have a way of whisking us away, and it’s amazing how young children can be when the same happens to them!
What kind of books are your littles into?
Xx,
Tamera
3 Responses
Love the books, thank you!
I love Farmyard Tales. It has several stories and a CD. I also love Dan the Taxi Man. http://www.bestbookstoday.com. The books are awesome here.
It is beautiful and refreshing to know that you are one of an almost extinct type of parenting that adheres to teachings of the bible. You are stimulating your child’s mind,and motor skills .As well,as nurturing them by reading to them. Humankind has adapted to all the quick,fast,electronic devices and buy them for children. These children have no patience in classrooms. They prefer digital stimulus now via television,phones,iPod,etc. Most don’t engage in family dinners or conversations except maybe holidays. We are losing what is truly important for life.Human touching,socialize,and love of humanity not money. Stay true to God’s teachings.