What! Cried Granny

An Almost Bedtime Story by Kate Lum has attracted Ms. Ivy. Although she has been more into chapter books as of late, I got this because she loves books about grandparents. When I read this out loud, she made me say "Grammy" (like her Grammy) instead of "Granny" each time. I think it wasn't the actual story that attracted her, but the very last page. She was semi-interested until the last page. She then perked up and asked me to read it four (yes...four) times in a row. In this story young Patrick is having his first overnight with his Granny. As the night progresses, the two realize that Patrick is without quite a few items, including a bed. How will he ever get to sleep...or will he? WHAT?!

"E" Is For Elisa

"E" is for Elisa is about a four-year old girl under the shadow of a big brother. Although Ivy is not under the shadow of a big brother, she can certainly relate to the antics Elisa gets herself into. Elisa wants what she wants - whether it is a beach day in the winter, jumping as far as her big brother, or wearing her bathing suit in the winter. Although a bit boring from an adult perspective, Ivy was taken in - hook, line, and sinker. We ordered the other books in the series; we will report back! Another note - it is illustrated by Lillian Hoban, the illustrator for the Frances series.