Today I'm back with a post as part of my 'Reading with my Son' series, and am sharing seven bedtime stories we've read of late.
The titles I'm talking about today very much represent a lot of Alexander's likes - dinosaurs, animals in general and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Also, eagle eyed readers may have noticed that the title of the series has changed slightly... I'm no longer reading with a three year old, but a four year old - we've recently celebrated Alexander's birthday.
MONDAY
When Little Miss Curious comes across a large footprint, the Mr & Miss characters go on an adventure discovering a number of dinosaurs whilst getting up to their typical antics - i.e. Mr Tickle tickling a T. Rex.
TUESDAY
In the interest of honesty, I'm not a fan of this book, however Nathan and Alexander really enjoy it, and thankfully for me, Nathan was at home when Alexander wanted to read this.
A slightly longer picture book, The Bravest Ever Bear has stories within a story including elements of fairy tales. There is a lot going on, and I just don't get it, but clearly a winner with little ones as Alexander has asked to read it multiple times since being gifted it late summer.
WEDNESDAY
Going from one of my least favourite books to read with Alexander, to one of my all time favourites... Monkey Puzzle follows a little lost monkey in search of his mum. In the true style of this classic children's book duo, Donaldson & Scheffler combine wonderful rhyme with bright & beautiful illustrations to create an engaging story that is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Whilst searching for his mum, Monkey is aided by Butterfly, however they have some misunderstandings along the way as Butterfly doesn't realise that Monkey and his mum of course look alike - because butterfly babies don't look like their mums!
THURSDAY
Another evening, and we're back to Julia Donaldson - her books are much loved in our household.
The Gruffalo is quite a classic children's book by now, so I'm sure many of you already know the plot. As mouse travels through the forest he scares away prey by telling them about the Gruffalo, a terrible creature that mouse has made up... Or has he?!
FRIDAY
Little Beaver is feeling lonely and after voicing these thoughts, he has a reply: the echo. Hearing another being in need of a friend, Little Beaver goes on a journey to the other side of the pond all the while making friends along the way. This is a lovely little story about friendship.
SATURDAY
As a whole, the Belle & Boo series contains a number of charming little stories, with this particular title being the one Alexander gravitates towards the most.
Belle is preparing a birthday surprise, but little does Boo know that the surprise is for him! These stories have so much love and kindness in them, with the most beautiful illustrations.
SUNDAY
We own the original Thomas the Tank Engine story collection, and although this more contemporary series is adapted from those, we also own a number from this collection too.
Wrapping up the week, Alexander opted to read the book that focuses on Emily - all the books within the series have one of the characters as a central figure. This particular story sees Emily arrive at Sodor on some bad footing, upsetting a few trains in the process, however friendships are soon formed.
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So there you have it, a week of bedtime reading with my four year old son.