Month: March 2020

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Little One’s Book Review: “The Friendly Duck” by Gina Ingoglia, illustrated by Deborah Borgo

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Mimi sat down to read me another book recently; the book was from Mama’s childhood collection and it was well-worn and deeply loved. The book was called “The Friendly Duck” and it was another good one.

The Friendly Duck
by Gina Ingoglia
Illustrated by Deborah Borgo
1989
Paperback, 24 pages
Western Pub. Co.

Read together March 23, 2020
Rating: 4 / 5 ⭐️
Book #24 in our “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge

Mimi sat down to read me another book recently; the book was from Mama’s childhood collection and it was well-worn and deeply loved. The book was called “The Friendly Duck” and it was another good one.

It was about a little boy who lives in a farmhouse and a cute little golden-colored duck who glides in the pond behind the house. Every day, the boy comes out to visit the friendly duck and give him bread and attention. The duck is always happy to see him, and looks forward to his daily visits.

But one day, the little boy doesn’t come out, so the duck makes his first journey across the farm and inside the farmhouse to find the boy. After a quick tour of the farm, the brave duck climbs the stairs to the boy’s bedroom and finds his friend in bed, sick with a cold. The boy is delighted that the friendly duck came to see him for a change.

The friendly duck showed the little boy how much he missed him and how willing he was to see his friend. It’s a quick, pleasant book about friendship.

We loved the illustrations and enjoyed the story; it was also special to read another book that belonged to my Mommy and now belongs to me.

Hey everyone — it’s spring!! Stay safe out there.

xoxo,

Mama & Logan

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Mama’s Book Review: “Dinosaur vs. Bedtime” by Bob Shea

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A scenario any child can relate to, this super-short and simple book is appropriate for the youngest of children and shows how hard a little dinosaur will fight bedtime. Spoiler alert: bedtime eventually wins.

Dinosaur vs. Bedtime
by Bob Shea
2008
Hardcover Board Book, 40 pages
Little Brown Books for Young Readers

Read together February 20, 2020
Rating: 2 / 5 ⭐️
Book #21 in our “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge

A quick little board book about a red dinosaur who doesn’t want to go to bed. A scenario any child can relate to, this super-short and simple book is appropriate for the youngest of children and shows how hard a little dinosaur will fight bedtime — although it will conquer him in the end. We gave it 2 stars because it’s such a simple, elementary reading experience and we’re striving for more. This book, part of the Dinosaur Vs. series, is cute but not great.

Spring has almost sprung! More titles coming soon!!

xoxo,

Mama & Logan