We got One Gorilla by Atsuko Morozumi based on your original post and you are so right...it's a beautiful book! Wonderful illustrations and fun to read together. Looking forward to checking out some of the new additions to the list.
It's so, so good. It's one of the board books we've kept -- and not, like, on a shelf somewhere far away, waiting for my someday grandchildren, but in active rotation. My kids still love reading it, I still love reading it: the best books survive different ages and stages, I think, and Baby Goes to Market is one of those.
Hi, I have an idea for a booklist inspired by Ruth Whitman‘s new book boy mom.
She talks a lot in her book about the lack of media books and movies with male protagonist showing complex friendships and interior emotions. I thought that you would be uniquely positioned with your knowledge of children’s literature to compile a list of books, showing male characters in complex friendships dealing with complex emotions.
Her Substack is called. I blame society.
Thanks for the great content, I always put a zillion books on hold after you release a new list.
Here is the most recent Substack that Ruth Whippman posted. as you can see from the comments, I think there would be a lot of interest in a booklist about emotionally complex boys.
Thanks for this idea, Keelia. I’ll have to think about whether I can actually do this — I do know a lot of books, but as I have no boys myself, have always focused (personally) on books for and about girls, so I’m probably lacking knowledge and experience in some important ways. If I think I can come up with a list that serves this need, I’ll definitely do it.
We have finally introduced ourselves to Baby Goes to Market and I’m sorry I waited so long to check it out—what a precious story! My kids and I are loving it!
I just have to share one of my all-time favorite read aloud, which includes some counting!
It’s The Goggle-Eyed Goats by Stephen Davies. We lived in West Africa for a few years, which is where all of Davies’s books are set. The illustrations are bright and lively. The language is super fun for a read aloud. I’ve read this to babies, toddlers, elementary aged kids - they all love it!
It does make mention to the protagonist’s multiple wives, which is an opportunity to acknowledge a different culture (or edit out, if that’s something that makes you deeply uncomfortable, but we try to leave it in and answer questions that pop up).
We got One Gorilla by Atsuko Morozumi based on your original post and you are so right...it's a beautiful book! Wonderful illustrations and fun to read together. Looking forward to checking out some of the new additions to the list.
That book will always hold a special place in my heart... it's beautiful and somehow very sweet.
One Hungry Monster brings back so many memories!!
It's such a gem!
These all look wonderful. But I think Baby Goes to Market remains one of my favorites!
It's so, so good. It's one of the board books we've kept -- and not, like, on a shelf somewhere far away, waiting for my someday grandchildren, but in active rotation. My kids still love reading it, I still love reading it: the best books survive different ages and stages, I think, and Baby Goes to Market is one of those.
Yes! We love Baby Goes to Market so much!
Hippos Go Berserk is one of our favorite counting books.
There’s also a great book called “bake infinite pie with x and y” that is good for counting…larger numbers.
Omg, how did I ever forget Hippos Go Berserk?! A CLASSIC.
I haven't heard of the pie book.. thanks!
Hi, I have an idea for a booklist inspired by Ruth Whitman‘s new book boy mom.
She talks a lot in her book about the lack of media books and movies with male protagonist showing complex friendships and interior emotions. I thought that you would be uniquely positioned with your knowledge of children’s literature to compile a list of books, showing male characters in complex friendships dealing with complex emotions.
Her Substack is called. I blame society.
Thanks for the great content, I always put a zillion books on hold after you release a new list.
Here is the most recent Substack that Ruth Whippman posted. as you can see from the comments, I think there would be a lot of interest in a booklist about emotionally complex boys.
https://open.substack.com/pub/ruthwhippman/p/male-emotions-are-a-joke?r=69rug&utm_medium=ios
Thanks for this idea, Keelia. I’ll have to think about whether I can actually do this — I do know a lot of books, but as I have no boys myself, have always focused (personally) on books for and about girls, so I’m probably lacking knowledge and experience in some important ways. If I think I can come up with a list that serves this need, I’ll definitely do it.
We have finally introduced ourselves to Baby Goes to Market and I’m sorry I waited so long to check it out—what a precious story! My kids and I are loving it!
I'm glad you didn't wait any longer -- it's such a gem and truly one of our all-time favorites.
I just have to share one of my all-time favorite read aloud, which includes some counting!
It’s The Goggle-Eyed Goats by Stephen Davies. We lived in West Africa for a few years, which is where all of Davies’s books are set. The illustrations are bright and lively. The language is super fun for a read aloud. I’ve read this to babies, toddlers, elementary aged kids - they all love it!
It does make mention to the protagonist’s multiple wives, which is an opportunity to acknowledge a different culture (or edit out, if that’s something that makes you deeply uncomfortable, but we try to leave it in and answer questions that pop up).
Don’t miss this one!
Never heard of it! I’ll check it out — thanks.
Never heard of it! I’ll check it out — thanks.