Naptime!

Iris de Mouy's new book translated from the French into English by Shelley Tanaka, Naptime, is a new Atticus favorite. All the animals on the savannah are exhausted, yet they refuse to take naps. Sound familiar, Atticus? Each animal refuses, insisting, "Naps are for babies!" "I'm too big!", etc. Fed up with their excuses, a young girl convinces them to close one eye and then the other.

What happens? Well...you can guess! Atticus likes to chime in periodically that naps aren't just for babies. Remember that, Atticus.

Duck and Goose

Duck and Goose - Goose and Duck. What a pair! These two crazy little winged creatures are just full of antics. In Duck and Goose -Here Comes the Easter Bunny by Tad Hills, the two friends decide to disguise themselves and hide on Easter eve, hoping to catching sight of the famous hopping bunny.

Will they see the Easter Bunny? Of course not, but does that stop us from loving them? Of course not!

Hop! Hop!

Leslie Patricelli was a favorite of Ivy's. Atticus seems to enjoy her as well, although not quite as much! In this adorable Easter tale, a little boy prepares for Easter, waits for the bunny, and then hunts for eggs and jelly beans. We reread it again today; it was the perfect recap for Atticus, helping him to talk about the excitement of Sunday. A new toddler Easter classic!

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?

Although a bit simplistic for my tastes, the repetitive nature of this story is just what a toddler loves. Each page has a beautiful water color of an animal with the question, "Does ....have a mother too?" The following page has a lovely painting of the animal with a yes. Atticus does not seem to tire of this story. A sure hit with any young toddler!

Be Still

"Be Still!" is one of Atticus's new favorite sayings. Ivy was never really interested in Where the Wild Things Are. In fact, the wild things still scare her a little. Atticus, however, can't get enough of Max's antics. He sees Max chasing the dog with a fork, and excitedly yells, "Trouble!" Somehow this timeless classic speaks to his life - trying to have fun, being put in his crib in a time out, dreaming his way out of the punishment, and maybe even controlling Ivy with, "Be Still!" Maurice Sendak does not disappoint; Atticus is a fan!