It's Slice of Life and Poetry Friday. After my book spine poem earlier in the week, I looked around and wondered if I could compose one from board books at our house. Only two of these are library books. Guess which book is the all-time favorite? (See answer below the poem.)
Heavy Haulers
Oh My Oh My Oh Dinsosaurs!
OLIVIA counts
Ten Little Ladybugs.
The Bear Went Over the Mountain
Into the Ocean.
Digger Man
For Your Smile.
Time for Bed
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.
Digger Man is the all-time favorite of our twenty-month-old grandson. Sometimes we read it five times. One of his favorite words is "Again!
Here are a few pics of our little guy enjoying books. I captured the last pic of him reading to himself at his brother's birthday celebration in January.
This is my twelfth year to write a slice of life each day during the month of March. Thank you Two Writing Teachers for creating this challenge and providing the space and support for us year after year. And thanks to this magnificent community for sharing stories with me and encouraging my writing life.
Love the book poem! The pictures are perfect! Happy Friday to you with your little ones!
ReplyDeleteBook spine poetry!!! I haven't done this in so long, thank you for the inspiration. And to use my toddlers' books would be so fun!! I love catching my 22 month old reading on his own; it's the sweetest thing. What a cutie you have there!
ReplyDeleteSO. VERY. PRECIOUS! Those photos melt my heart completely! You arranged those titles so well - there's a flow to them. Micah (16 mos) loves Goodnight Moon - she moos on the page with the cow - and Itsy Bitsy Spider, because we sing it to her. She loves music. We have sing it over and over. She picks up books and mimics reading with babble, and opens a hymnal, trying to sing. Little ones are so utterly amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great collection! I have a pretty sizeable collection myself; however, the littles have learned that if they ask to tak a book home with them, the answer will always be yes.
ReplyDeleteFabulous book collection turned into poetry. The photos of the little readers are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been buying board books for my new grandson. They are perfect for little readers. Love the pics! And the poem is 🔥!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, with a 7 month old grandson, I cannot wait to read to him! He currently prefers to chew on the books I get for him. :)
ReplyDeleteRamona, how fun! I love your poem, and the sweet little sentences you built in your spine poem, like "OLIVIA counts / Ten Little Ladybugs." and "The Bear Went Over the Mountain / Into the Ocean." I haven't heard of Digger Man. I'm going to find that for my 9-month old grandson.
ReplyDeleteDelightful poem! I guessed Heavy Haulers for the favorite before I read it was Digger. 🙂
ReplyDeleteI never tire of seeing you all with those sweet grandkids, Ramona. Using Board books for a poem, just perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh, my HEART! That last picture of a little completely engrossed in a book, all alone behind the chair! LOVE! Your spine poem was spot on, especially "OLIVIA counts/Ten Little Ladybugs." But "The Bear Went Over the Mountain/Into the Ocean." cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteBook spine poetry with board books--so creative! Your post also reminded me that I haven't tried a book spine poem yet this month. Hanging on to this for next week!
ReplyDeleteOh! This entire post is too much adorableness, Ramona! xo
ReplyDeleteOh I can imagine Digger Man being a favourite. Nothing beats reading to a grandchild!
ReplyDelete'Spine' tingly terrific poem, Ramona. I can see why you read Digger Man as many times as that wee little fella said, "Again!". Pure sweetness. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this spine poem (especially "The bear went over the mountain/into the ocean!), and these pics of your grandson make me smile. Building book interest early is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteRamona, I did not have a chance to read this PF/Slice of Life. It is delightful. Someday your little grand will love to hear this story. I can see that he does love reading books-something so wonderful. I did guess Digger Man I'm off to write my slice about my little grandgirls on Easter Sunday. I hope your Easter was filled with joy.
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