Last week’s story time was Spanish themed. The books had Spanish words, the kids did a ring around the rosy/ Mexican Hat Dance, and the movie was Pueblo Pluto. Fuller had a blast making a fake pinata. He got to pick out the tissue paper for the outside and I was convinced he would get all green tissue paper (his favorite color!), but instead he wanted to make a duplicate of the demo pinata. I thought it was so cute.

I picked out most of the books this week and they were all pretty much a hit. Here is what we read:

Danny and the Dinosaur go to Camp – Fuller really liked the first Danny and the Dinosaur and he was interested in the concept of the same characters being in a new book.

Andrew’s Amazing Monsters- this book was a hit because Andrew was using his imagination to create Monsters! And the Monsters! were colorful, silly, and had a party. The Monsters! were a big hit with Fuller. If your kid likes monsters, this book is full of them.

Spicy Hot Colors: Colores Picantes- this is one of the books Miss Halley read during story time. Being able to check out one of the books read during story time reinforces the concept she was trying to demonstrate. Fuller got really excited to have that book, remembering it from the library and enjoying learning the Spanish words for colors. His favorite Spanish color is amarillo (yellow). I thought it would be verde, but apparently favorite colors work differently in Spanish.

Just Me & My Dad – this book has beautiful artwork and imagination. Fuller liked it ok, but it wasn’t a repeat performer during our reading time.

I Read Symbols – this is a picture book of street signs and common icons found in our everyday world. Fuller loved telling me what each sign meant. The back of the book gives the correct answers in case parents forget their driver’s ed training manuals. This was a great book to have Fuller read to me.

Tacky the Penguin – Fuller has a love of penguins mainly because of our frequent visits to the aquarium. This book teaches being different isn’t a bad thing, and can sometimes help people think outside the box. This was a book Fuller enjoyed sitting down and looking at on his own.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Row the Boat – this book is actually a book on CD. I wanted to introduce Fuller to the concept of the books on CD because I think they are neat. And he was equally impressed. He got the concept of turning the page when the CD “dinged” and enjoyed following the different chapters. The story wasn’t too memorable, but Fuller liked the experience.

Today is Thursday, so we will pick up another round of books later. I’m so happy Fuller still enjoys this part of our week. And I like how it is free!

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