The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Beginner Books

The Big Book of Berenstain Bears Beginner Books (wow that's a lot of alliteration!)  contains the stories Bears in the Night, The Bears' Picnic, The Bears' Vacation, The Spooky Old Tree, The Bike Lesson, and The Missing Dinosaur Bone.  I always have my eye out for these at used book sales but so far have only been able to scoop up Bears in the Night.  So I caved in and bought this anthology of early Berenstain Bears stories at Chapters.  I would prefer to buy these books in their vintage form but this is the next best thing - at least we have them now.  I like anthologies for their usefulness but I prefer to have the books separately to be able to enjoy their covers.Speaking of The Bike Lesson - we really need to buckle down and teach our 7 year old to ride without the training wheels this year.  Anyone have any great tips for what worked well for you?  We did a few sessions last summer but didn't get Keira fully ready to ride a 2-wheeler yet.  

Richard Scarry- I am a Bunny and The Bunny Book

Happy Easter!  2 adorable bunny books illustrated by Richard Scarry here today.  I love the Golden Sturdy book I Am a Bunny- the pictures are so vibrant and fun.  And I love the story of The Bunny Book - so sweet.  

Gyo Fujikawa's Mother Goose

I thought it was time that I do another post about my favourite children's illustrator, Gyo Fujikawa.  Here is her adorable collection of Mother Goose.  Just wanted to say thank you to those of you who sometimes comment on my posts.  Sorry to my bloggy friends that I haven't been commenting as much lately - harder to find time since the baby was born.  And thank you as well to those of you who are reading although not commenting - I appreciate you stopping by!

Little Golden Book - Bullwinkle

Back in the 80's when I was a kid my family lived in Edmonton, Alberta.  We used to go to Bullwinkle's Family Restaurant for special occasions- it was the best!  WAY cooler than Chuck E. Cheese.  I remember the animatronic Rocky and Bullwinkle show that you could watch while you ate your dinner.  My 7 year old recently went to see the new Mr. Peabody and Sherman movie and had a good time.

Three Little Kittens/The Shy Little Kitten

Three Little Kittens is the first Little Golden Book, illustrated by Masha, in 1942.  The Shy Little Kitten, illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren, (who also illustrated The Poky Little Puppy), is also one of the original 12 Little Golden Books.  My 2 oldest daughters, Keira and Tegan, each have a stuffed animal cat as their best buddy that they bring everywhere.  (Baby Brielle doesn't have a favourite animal yet!)  Keira's cat is named Fiddlesticks and Tegan's cat is named Cat.  

Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book

Fiiinally taking a quick break from tending to my new baby and gazing out at too much snow with a new post for you. Enjoy this collection of some of the best illustrations from Little Golden Books over the years.  Little Goldens really are the best. The pictures are selected from stories such as Tootle, The Three Bears, The Saggy Baggy Elephant, The Musicians of Bremen, Baby's First Book, Nurse Nancy, Pantaloon, Open Up My Suitcase, A Day on the Farm, The Color Kittens, The Tawny Scrawny Lion, The Little Red Hen, and Little Boy With a Big Horn.