Not Now, Bernard

Not Now, Bernard

David McKee, one of the most increatable picture books authors as known in the world. The mom and dad that he described in the book were just like you and me with no doubting. 

We always said "Not now" to the kids and careless about their reactions, not even took a look of them. Oh, my gosh, Bernard was eaten by monster but no one found it! Mom is still busy for painting the wall and Dad is reading the newspapers......the monster feels bored and lonely without parents' notice. What should the monster say to Mom? "I'm really really a monster! not Bernard!" but Mom still feels nothing changed?

It's a very interesting book and I can see Dad and Mom always closed their eyes when they talked to their kids (incl. Bernald and monster).....You might be can find more points connecting to yourself?

James, don't become a monster, I will be always there when you need me!

Warthods paint

Warthogs paint ~ A messy color book

Have you ever seen any Africa warthogs before? Are they cute? I don't think so! Pamela D. Edwards and Henry Cole (illustrated) created a happy warthog family (although I could not recongize which is which?) I mean, Pamela didn't tell us who is who but we know all of them are tired of warthog play. What can they do in such a rainy day? Someone got an idea!! "Why don't we start to paint our wall with warthog art? You must not hear about warthod art? I think that means "Without any rules and do what you want to do."

I like they all enjoyed their paints after a lot of hard work (or play), you can see the rainbow and sun shine on the wall. Everyone can get a cup of special cocktail drink just like in the summer time~ Hooray~

If you want to tell a story about color, this definately is the 2nd choice and do you remember that I had introduced you the other one " Deep in the blue sea" that is supposed to No.1. (you can find it from my website)

Grumpy Cat

Do you like to keep a cat? Not me!

 I don't know why I just prefer dogs to cats. Perhaps I  had been scaried by cats before? Most of the story books about cats are so cute and lovely.

When I took this from a pile of story books , "Grumpy Cat" is not really my favor topic because I don't like cats.  Anyway, the cover page is totally attracted me, looked at the grumpy cat, I really feel his angry.....and innocence~

If you are alone now, you can read this book then you will firmly feel the friendship between you and the cat. I like the picture, simple but you can easy to understand the story by every movement. Enjoy it.

Hooray for fish!

What is the most joyful time for the little fish?

Swim with Little Fish and meet all his fishy friends in this splishy, splashy riot of color and rhyme under the sea is quite fun. And I heard the little fish is very popular in Japan!!

Hooray for Fizi! is an animated series based on the enormously successful picture book Hooray for Fish! by acclaimed British children's author Lucy Cousins, famous for the Maisy series.

Here is the introduction of this little fish named "Fizi" from website:


"Fizi lives happily with his mother in a coral house. Everyday events and activities give rise to the adventures of Fizi and his friends, which form the focus for each episode. Some of Fizi's adventures include counting the bubbles erupting from a crater, making friends with a crab in Ms. Penny's coral kindergarten, and surfing the swirling ocean currents. Sometimes he even ventures further afield, where he meets new fishy friends and encounters new adventures. Fizi's underwater world is filled with fun and excitement.

This animated series teaches children the importance of application, caring for others, helpfulness and team-work."

All my kids in kindergarton and 3rd graders love this story, how about you?

ideas:
1. Where is the little fish? Finding it from each page.
2. Eye fish? Sky fish? Ele-fish? Create your own fish!