We have been reading a lot around here lately, thanks to a dear friend who gave me a HUGE bag full of books that her daughters were no longer reading. It was very exciting for the kids to have more than a dozen new stories to pour over. Mila was especially excited since they were mostly princess and girly books, something I never think to buy.
Hudson:
The Giving Tree
Hudson loved this book when he was younger and he was excited when he found it again recently. Now he reads it to Mila. I love the sweet story, even though it is also a little sad. Hudson always says, “This kid is so selfish… he takes everything from the poor tree!” But we still love it.
New Boots for Hudson
I got the book for Hudson for obvious reasons, but it is really such a cute story. It’s about a dog who is sick of living in Manitoba. He wins a trip to Miami and soon realizes there is no place like home. This is fun since not only does the lead character have my son’s name, but he visits Miami as well.
Mila:
Disney Princess: Magical Moments (Book and Magic Wand)
This princess book came with a star wand that makes different sounds
when you touch the pages. (you can also push the button for magic on
demand) The only movie Mila has seen is Frozen, so she loves to ask me
the names of each princess. She looks at this books almost everyday and
she loves bringing the wand in the car.
Frozen Big Golden Book
This should come as no surprise. My sweet girl is (still) Frozen obsessed and this book from Grandma is her favorite. She has me read it to her in the morning and every night. I have started to realize the places I can cut corners a bit to make it shorter. (don’t judge) It mirrors the movie, which is awesome for her, since she can kind of ‘read’ the book to herself since she already knows the story.
Also today the trailer for a new Frozen short came out, click the link if you want to check it out! I know I will be showing it to Mila when I get home! It will be shown in theaters before Cinderella.
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We already have the date on the calendar for Cinderella and to see the Frozen short! My girls are so excited they can hardly wait! I love the Princess book your little Princess is reading. With three girls in my house there is no shortage of Princess reading material. The Giving Tree is one of our favorites ever!
I know! I cant wait to show Mila the video! That sounds like such a fun movie night with your daughters!!!
LOVE "The Giving Tree"…I remember that from way back in my day, happy to know it's still a kid favorite!!
Yeah it is def a classic, we received it as a gift when Hudson was a baby and I am so glad we did.
Awesome books!
Thank you! They are always into something different!
agree… the giving tree is one of my all time fav's!
New Boots for Hudson looks super cute. We love The Giving Tree, too, but it is sad! Our favorite this month is also a classic…There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
I have never read that!! I will have to check it out! 🙂
My little one will soon be at that age where I can read books to her! I'm definitely looking forward to reading Dr Seuss books and Good Night Moon 🙂 My husband and I picked up other Good Night versions on our last California trip, that I'm hoping she will love too.
Yes, Mila loves Good Night Gorilla… that made the list a few months back! She still asks for that one.. 🙂
Love The Giving Tree!
Thank you again for all those books!!!! You rock!
My daughter has two of the Disney princess books and she loves them (even though she's only seen two of the movies). I think we all "cut corners" sometimes, haha! I almost hate to admit it, but I am so excited for the new Cinderella movie. It was one of my favorites. I'll have to show Z the trailer to the Frozen short.
I was always a Little Mermaid fan.. I am DVR-ing it this weekend since it is on the Disney channel.. I can't wait to watch it with Mila!!
I bet the book New Boots for Hudson is cute. We never read that one. Keep reading to them my Sammie reads college level now & is only 13. 😉
Wow that is amazing! I love love reading with them at night since it is my special quiet time with them each and every day. 🙂
i love this blog post, you always give me ideas for Lila…thank you! I've never read the giving Tree btw…weird huh?
I love the growing tree book. Although when I explain the true meaning was I of course got teary-eyed. I'm such a sap
The Giving Tree is still one of my all time favorite books as an adult.
My boys used to love those books as kids!
I love the 'Giving Tree'. I used to always use it in my class to teach about themes. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever read it to my kids.
The Giving Tree is one of my favourite children's books. I bawl every time I read it.
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
The Giving Tree is my favorite!!