I wish I had known about Helen Oxenbury's Tom and Pippo series when Ivy was younger, although she loves them now. Tom is an adorable toddler who takes Pippo, his stuffed monkey, everywhere, There are only 1-2 sentences per page and only a few pages in each book.  However, the illustrations are beautiful, and the plots are gripping to a two-year old.

Jane Cabrera has a whimsical painting style that really appeals to Ivy.  She also writes about barn animals, another bonus for Ivy.  Ivy can't decide which she likes best - Kitty's Cuddles or Old MacDonald. 

 

Even though this is a bit of a "baby" book, Ivy loves Usbourne's Baby's Very First Series.  On every trip to the library she pulls any book from this series off the shelves.  She loves them because she can "read" them to me.  There is only one word per page with a picture.  An excellent choice for any baby/toddler.  Below is one of her favorites.                        

Another Victoria Kann book has surfaced as a favorite.  Ivy is quite interested in the plight of young Pinkalicious.  All of her friends now like black.  What is she to do?  Fortunately, she finds a new friend  who appreciates the power of pink.  Check out Purplicious by Victoria Kann. 

How could I forget Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi?  Ivy loves Taro Gomi's books so much she can say his name.  However, pooping sends her into paroxysms of mirth.  This has been a favorite for a few months.  Her only unanswered question is "What does whale poop look like?"  Taro never does tell you. 

We took out When Coco Was A Kitten by Deborah Nyland from the library for the 2nd time.  Ivy liked it the first time and loved it the second.  I think I read it seven times in a row last weekend.  It has bright, bold pictures.  

Although this was not a favorite of Ivy's at first, it now is!! For all of you Austen fans... A BabyLit board book....Little Miss Austen Pride and Prejudice by Jennifer Adams.  It is really cute and a great counting book!  I am anxiously awaiting Little Miss Miss Bronte Jane Eyre.

As fall approaches, Ivy's book tastes turn from beach reads to sleeping animals!  Her latest obsession is How Do You Sleep? by Louise Bonnett-Rampersaud.  She has memorized most of the last words due to the melodic rhymes. 

Ivy's POW: Pick of the Week

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Ivy has been asking for "Silly Sally" by Audrey Wood and yelling, "Buy that!" In an attempt to discourage greed, mommy ordered it from the library.  We have read it four times tonight! 

Ivy's POW: Pick of the Week

Ivy, age 21 months, has been vacationing in Maine and LOVES anything related to the beach.

The bookworm recommends:  Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman and Jacky Davis