February 24, 2010
tell me a story
I’ve never been someone who made up stories for my kids. I always kind of envied those moms, the ones who could string together a narrative that went on and on for days, about a dog or a prince or a space alien. That’s not to say that stories aren’t an important part of our bedtime ritual, just not stories I hatch in my own head. Wade reads with the boys before bed, every night (currently: Brian Jacques’ Redwall), and then after the boys are in bed, I snuggle in with each of them and talk about what they did today or what they’re doing tomorrow. After the tucking in is over, there’s more reading, under the covers, with their headlamps on. Geeks.
I love that last conversation with the boys, when they’re all showered and pajama-ed and tucked into their beds. Often, they want to show me what they’re reading, or tell me about their book, but some nights, they just want to talk. Those few minutes before sleep are often the window when they open up about the things that are on their minds. This week, we’ve talked about how to deal with the mean kid at school and where people go when they die.
You know, the easy things.
Death and bullies are tough things to discuss with your kids, especially at the end of a long day. In that moment, when the lights are out and we’re all warm and tired, I just want to protect my boys, but that’s the perfect time to remind them that being brave and kind and confident are important life skills.
Sometimes, it can help to tell them a story.
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Last year, I worked with GoodNites on their Special Bedtime Moments campaign; this year, I’m getting to work with them again, to promote a new — and super cool — program they’re sponsoring. GoodNites has created Bedtime Theater, an ongoing story about a boy named Iggy and his Wiggy Bed; the stories follow Iggy as he learns to stand up for himself, make friends, and explore the world around him. The best part is that I got to write one installment of the Iggy story, along with some other super fantastic bloggers. Trust me — you totally want to read our masterpiece.
Feeling inspired yourself? Write your own Iggy story and enter to win $2,500. No I’m not kidding! Do it today.
In the meantime, I’m giving away this awesome bag of bedtime goodies, compliments of the nice people at GoodNites. What’s in the bag? An iPod shuffle, a pair of Logitech speakers, a $25 iTunes gift card, and a super soft cuddle blanket. And it all comes packed in a reusable Patagonia bag, so you can take it on the road with you, or send it to Nana’s for sleepovers.
How can you enter? Just leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite childhood bedtime story was. SO easy! Best part? The GoodNites people are providing three of these great kits for Friday Playdate readers, so enter early and often! First giveaway will be Friday.
And don’t forget to check out the Iggy stories. They’re a nice way to end the day with your little ones.
Disclaimer: I have partnered with GoodNites® for this series of posts and giveaways; I am being compensated for my participation in the Bedtime Theater program and for hosting these giveaways, not for promoting a product. Just so we’re all clear.
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February 24th, 2010 at 5:04 am, aimee c. Says:
my favorite stories that my mom would tell me where the ones she told of her childhood. she had a pretty rough childhood, being the youngest of 8, and not so well-off. yet she persevered through it all. made a life for herself in the states & supported her family, who still lived in their homeland overseas.
thanks so much for the opportunity!
February 24th, 2010 at 6:01 am, Melanie Says:
Cinderella was my favorite! My dad used to read it to me every night:)
February 24th, 2010 at 6:11 am, MJ Says:
I loved The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
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February 24th, 2010 at 6:24 am, Jaime Says:
The Monster at the End of this Book. I can’t remember who wrote it, but I loved all the things Grover did in there.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:25 am, Rita Says:
Wow. Before I leave a comment about bedtime stories, I have to point out that you posted this piece somewhere around 4am.
Holy insomnia, Batman!
We make up stories while driving in the car. Most of them are about robots and burps.
I like for my kids to end each day with a few words of gratitude, so at bedtime, we say a prayer of thanks. I love to hear what they’re thankful for.
Lately, it’s been “Lava and Bullets”.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:21 am, Martha Moreau Says:
My Dad would read every night to me and my sister. One of our favorite stories was “Good Night Moon.” I bet he read it hundreds of times. And now when I read the same book to my boys, I can hear my dad reading to me.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:44 pm, Heidi Says:
My favorite story was about this bunny and duck that became friends. I can’t remember the name of the book but i can still see the colorful cover and the picture of the egg on the front.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:45 pm, Anne G Says:
My favorite story was “The Little Engine that could”. I made my mom read it to me every night.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:49 pm, Brenna Says:
I LOVED “The Monster at the end of this book!”. My boys loved it too. Our copy is missing both covers, but still is read time and time again. Who can’t love Grover?! Who?
February 24th, 2010 at 3:53 pm, kimberly/tippytoes Says:
I used to love Bears in the Night when I was a kid. I have made up a few bedtime stories for my kids - the best was one about a kid who dove into a pool filled with chocolate cake. (I could really go for cake right now.)
February 24th, 2010 at 3:55 pm, peg cawley Says:
I can’t remember my own childhood bedtime but I’m enjoying my grandson’s bedtime. We cuddle and read his favorite books, “Elmo Giggles” is his favorite this week, and he holds my finger and rubs my fingernail as he falls asleep. Sometimes just before he’s asleep, in the in between totally asleep and slightly awake, he turns to look at me and says “grammie?” just to make sure I’m still there.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:56 pm, Meaghan Says:
I loved Where the Wild Things Are.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:07 pm, Genesis Says:
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: in my family we still refer to awful days as “Alexander days.” Reading this book is a nice way to end a tough day.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:08 pm, Jenn Says:
I loved Dr. Seuss books…any of them…to this day I can still recite “The B Book”…….
February 24th, 2010 at 4:11 pm, Sarah Wroblewski Says:
The Monster at the End of the Book.
My boys love Goodnight Gorilla and that is my favorite as a mama.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:14 pm, Emily Says:
When my mom tucked me in at night, she would read books to me. My favorite stories were from the Little House on the Prairie book series. When my dad tucked me in, he would tell me stores about when he was younger. He grew up on a large farm and working cattle ranch in SW Oklahoma. My favorite stories were about his horse, Rip, and his faithful hunting dog, named Pat. Now, my dad tells his farm stories to my children, and I love listening along for the five hundredth time.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:28 pm, Julie Says:
I always loved Madeline. The line from the movie You’ve Got Mail, “When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does” is completely true!
February 24th, 2010 at 4:31 pm, Kaitlin Says:
Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gables were my favorite bedtime books!
February 24th, 2010 at 4:34 pm, Marci Says:
Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
February 24th, 2010 at 4:46 pm, Christy Says:
My mom always sang songs to me at bedtime. With my own kids, it was Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown when they were little. Now, we read chapter books together, each taking a turn to read a page.
February 24th, 2010 at 4:50 pm, bekah Says:
Bedtime for Frances. I still love to read it to my own kids.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:00 pm, Sheila Says:
My husband’s favorite book as a child was “Mr. Shaw’s Shipshape Shoeshop,” so I found a copy on ebay and surprised him with it a few years ago. I fall in love with him a little more every time he reads it to our daughters.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:21 pm, Jeanne Says:
My favorite was “Madeline”; I loved looking at the pictures of Paris and dreamed of visiting one day (which I’ve done now mulitple times). It is now my 5 year old daughter’s favorite. She now recites it back by memory and asks me when she can go to Paris.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:40 pm, dawn Says:
Dr. Seuss - all of them. My mom made sure I had whatever books I wanted and we had tons of them, the best part is I am reading them to my boys now.
February 24th, 2010 at 5:46 pm, Cincy Says:
This Room is Mine! About two sisters who had to share a room. They fought a lot and put a jumprope down the middle to mark their turf. Man, I loved that book!
February 24th, 2010 at 5:54 pm, Laurie Says:
My favorite book was called “The Wednesday Witch” - I was able to find a used copy on Amazon and read it with my kids a couple of years ago. So fun!
February 24th, 2010 at 5:57 pm, Gretchen Says:
One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish - Dr. Seuss!
February 24th, 2010 at 6:12 pm, Kimberlee J. Says:
“Curious George Flies a Kite”—my parents read it, bless them, even though it was LONG.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:28 pm, juliea Says:
My favorites were Little House on the Prairie and when I got older, Nancy Drew. Thank you so much.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:30 pm, Celeste Says:
I don’t remember a specific bedtime routine when I was younger, but I loved to read; Nancy Drew was my all-time favorite.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:40 pm, Fabs Says:
One of my favorites when I was little was “A Baby Sister for Francis” because I wanted a baby sister, but by the time I finally got a baby sister when I was 11 I wasn’t really interested anymore (ha, ha)…my next favorite was “The Snowy Day.” I still have both of these books tucked away in my closet.
February 24th, 2010 at 6:48 pm, Rebecca Says:
My favorite bedtime story was Brighty of the Grand Canyon. I loved the adventure of it, and would fall asleep imagining myself riding a burro down into the Canyon. I still hear the book in my dad’s voice when I think about it.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:06 pm, Brittany Says:
Corduroy has always been one of my favorites. And I also loved all the Redwall books.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:07 pm, Bethany Says:
So proud of you, Susan. My favorite was The Secret Garden.
February 24th, 2010 at 7:13 pm, diane Says:
Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel - how I loved Maryanne!
February 24th, 2010 at 7:52 pm, Kristen Says:
Socks for Supper! Such a good one!
February 24th, 2010 at 7:52 pm, Kelley Says:
My favorite was when my mom would read me poems from Shel Silverstein. To this day I’ll find myself quoting them from memory.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:00 pm, carrie Says:
I loved books as a kid (and adult!) — too many to recount here, but always piled on my bed and spilling on the floor when I moved around in my sleep. But my favorite stories were ones my Grandmother would tell me about her childhood and my mom’s childhood.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:31 pm, Julie Says:
I didn’t grow up in a reading family, so my favorite story was whatever library book I had that week, reading to myself until the book slipped out of my hand. And I turned out to be a librarian, go figure!
February 24th, 2010 at 8:33 pm, jaime Says:
Any book. I love to ready and so does my girl.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:36 pm, Yarbi Says:
Where Did the Baby Go? It was a Little Golden Book and it’s my first memory of being really impressed by a book. A little girl finds some mysterious pictures of a baby . . . surprise ending — the baby in the photos was the little girl main character! It was a toddler mystery! Loved it!
February 24th, 2010 at 8:39 pm, Anita Says:
Little House on the Prairie. We read one chapter a night until we read through them all.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:43 pm, Mary Says:
“A Kiss for Little Bear”. Loved it.
February 24th, 2010 at 8:45 pm, casi Says:
Harry the Dirty Dog!!!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:07 pm, Kate Says:
Favorite childhood bedtime story is the running tale of Binky Mouse and his various adventures, as imagined by my dad. He managed to keep the stories going through 4 kids, and all of us still remember bits and pieces today (some 25 years later).
February 24th, 2010 at 9:19 pm, Jenny Says:
What a great prize!
My dad does a great “Yertle the Turtle” rendition with some fun voices that I still love hearing to this day (when he’s reading to my boys!).
February 24th, 2010 at 9:21 pm, KimP Says:
We read so many books but Winnie the Pooh was an all time fav!
February 24th, 2010 at 9:23 pm, Tina Says:
My favorite was Little House on the Prarie. I would always sneak under the covers with a flashlight to read too. My kids however. especially my daughter love to hear silly stories about my first real jobs scooping ice cream at the Dairy Queen or the fry girl at McDonalds. She always gets a pretty good giggle out of those tales and always asks for more. Who knew my life would be so amusing to a 9 year old.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:30 pm, Sue @ Laundry for Six Says:
Every night, my dad made up Pat and Mike stories. I don’t know he came up with a new and crazy story every time.
Once, when I was about 8, we were spending the night at my grandmother’s and some cousins were sleeping in the same room with us and my uncle (their dad) came in and started telling a Pat and Mike story! That’s when we realized that my grandmother had told them too. And the tradition got passed on to 32 grandchildren and now, I don’t even know how many great-grandchildren.
February 24th, 2010 at 9:44 pm, TLR Says:
I loved the Babar stories and Little House On The Prairie. Now I read Goodnight Gorilla and the Pigeon books by Mo Willems to my children. Children giggling is such a great way to end the evening.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:26 pm, sam Says:
goodnight moon
February 24th, 2010 at 10:31 pm, Maggie Says:
Every night my almost three year-old daughter requests her Richard Scarry story book and we dig through the pages to find one (or more!) stories… She loves the book so much I’ll even find her “reading” to herself throughout the day. Ahh… Richard Scarry.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:00 pm, Kathleen Says:
“In an old house in Paris/ That was covered with vines/ Lived twelve little girls/ In two straight lines…”
Loved (and still love) Madeline
February 24th, 2010 at 11:40 pm, steph Says:
We read a lot of bible stories before bed and i loved them all. still do.
February 24th, 2010 at 11:49 pm, emily Says:
The ones that stand out the most were when my dad and I read Madeleine L’Engle books (2nd and 3rd grade maybe?) - we would take turns reading out loud, and my favorite nights were my dad’s outloud nights, when I could close my eyes and imagine the story unfolding.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:40 am, Maura Says:
My fave was The Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton!!
February 25th, 2010 at 7:33 am, Kim Schoenbachler Says:
My son’s favorite was I Wish That I Had Duck Feet, he is almost 14 and I am sure I can still recite the book without even looking!
February 25th, 2010 at 8:37 am, Shanea Says:
I loved Madeline and still love to read it to my little girl. It is now her favorite.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:31 am, Rachael Says:
My father had two books of bedtime stories- they were all dated, so you had a little piece of a story every night for the whole year. Some were only one night long, some were seven nights. I have such amazing memories of my dad reading me those stories- and I have the books now, so I will be able to read them to my son!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:36 am, Carrisa Says:
The Care Bear Books. They were my favorite. I think I even have them stashed somewhere. I was huge into Care Bears. Such a girl I was!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:42 am, Kari Says:
My brother and I would beg my Mom to “tell” us Goldilocks and the Three Bears. She didn’t use a book, but she would act out the story with voices and hand gestures. My brother and I LOVED it!
I do the same story for my kids with the same voices and motions too and they love it as much as we did!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:53 am, Ani Says:
My grandmother used to tell me Juan Bobo stories…traditional folk tales. As a mom I bough a book of them for my boys, they love them too, and for me it honors the memory of my beloved grandmother.
February 25th, 2010 at 10:13 am, Mama Bear Says:
My daughter learned to read by “reading” The Very Hungry Caterpillar to us after we had read it to her. She was brilliant!
February 25th, 2010 at 10:24 am, Gina Says:
I loved these little books about the adventures of “Ant & Bee”. My parents HATED when I picked those to read!
February 25th, 2010 at 10:27 am, laura Says:
i love books. always have. my mom(also a lover of books)would read to my siblings and i often. there are far too many to name them all but a few that i remember off the top of my head are the boxcar children, a wrinkle in time, james and the giant peach, so many more. i hope by reading often to my three little ones, this love carries on.
February 25th, 2010 at 10:41 am, Lorie Markowitz Says:
I read Goodnigh Moon every night until each of my children was just over two years old. Loved that book.
We then graduated to series, The Little House books, Narnia books, Anne of Green Gables…I miss reading to my kids every night!
February 25th, 2010 at 10:59 am, Jenny Says:
When I was really young I read a Golden Book called Red Buckle Shoes, I think. I can still quote form it! Once I was in grade school, thoguh, I’d read anything and everything at bedtime. I often can’t fall asleep without reading first!
February 25th, 2010 at 11:13 am, Angela Says:
I don’t remember a specific story from my own childhood but I love to read Love You Forever by Robert Munsch to my own kids…it makes me cry every time! They’ll be my babies even when they’re old!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:22 pm, Megan Says:
I enjoyed the Babysitter’s Club books very much!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:23 pm, Charlita Says:
My favorite was Little Bear and I recently absconded with the vintage copy from my grandmother’s house so I can read it to my kids. Such a classic.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:26 pm, Amelia Sprout Says:
By the time I was old enough to remember, my parents were reading chapter books to my brother and I. I remember an original copy of Heidi, but my favorites were by far the Madeline L’Engle Wrinkle in Time series. I think they read to us until I was close to 12.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:35 pm, Danielle Walker Says:
My dad wasn’t home much when when I was little enough to really enjoy bedtime stories, but when he was home, he would always read me Thumbelina. Since then, I’ve always loved that book and it was the one I would check out from the library most often.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:40 pm, Raven Says:
Where the Wild Things Are
Dr. Seuss books (pretty much any of them)
Then when I was reading on my own, I loved the choose your own adventure books, Little Women, Babysitter’s Club books and Judy Blume books.
February 25th, 2010 at 12:44 pm, Christine Says:
I used to love Cat in the Hat. I know, I’m boring, but I loved the drawings! The details and the motion he created on the pages…loved it!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:55 pm, Sharon Says:
My Dad made up a story about two trolls named Irg and Myrgford Tward (never had to spell that before)…for about a year my brother and I drove my Dad crazy to tell us more about their adventures…which often resulted in them getting caught doing things they shouldn’t be…hmmm…might have missed the message…then I started reading voraciously myself and we left them behind. I miss them!
February 25th, 2010 at 12:58 pm, Laziza Says:
I was OBSESSED with the Nancy Drew Files! Not a headlamp here, though - just a penlight from the doctor’s office.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:17 pm, Amber Says:
Little Women is the story that I remember hearing the most when I was little.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:34 pm, Kelly Stevens Says:
I oved Clifford the Big Red Dog (or since I’m an East Coaster, it was Clifford the Big Red Dawg! My daughter and I are currently in love with Llama Llama Red Pajama. Bedtime is the best time!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:48 pm, Amanda Says:
My dad read Wind in the Willows to my brothers and I when we were little. Every time we finished a chapter we were able to go and pick out a new statue of a character for the garden. Bed time was never a fight because we all LOVED that story!
February 25th, 2010 at 1:48 pm, Rachel @ Pencil Shavings Says:
Hands down, my favorite stories were the ones my Dad told me about when he was little. He had some pretty crazy stories, and I loved laying in my bed in the dark, listening to his wonderful voice. Pulling a story out of him was a serious coup. My favorite one was about his blind chicken farm. Seriously. A blind chicken farm.
February 25th, 2010 at 2:40 pm, diana Says:
the just-so stories read by my grandma. my favorite was the one where the hippo took off his skin and ate a cake, and then there were crumbs in his skin when he put it back on. then he was so itchy, when he itched it he got wrinkly skin!
February 25th, 2010 at 3:25 pm, Megan Says:
Still in love with Goodnight Moon - such a great story with interesting illustrations. Also loved Where the Wild Things Are - surprised I never had nightmares from that one! Great giveaway by the way!
February 25th, 2010 at 3:33 pm, kelley Says:
My favorite bedtime story was Make Way for Ducklings. Loved it then, love it now
February 25th, 2010 at 3:45 pm, Christine Says:
My favorite was Goodnight Moon.
February 25th, 2010 at 3:54 pm, Leta Says:
Um, I don’t really have a favorite story because my mom insisted on telling me bible stories. My least favorite: the one where the boys go in the giant furnace & the one where they are going to cut the baby in half. And my mom wondered why I didn’t sleep well…
February 25th, 2010 at 4:00 pm, Christine Says:
Little House in the Big Woods
February 25th, 2010 at 4:25 pm, Tal Says:
I loved when my mom would read the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle stories to me. I also loved The Borrowers.
February 25th, 2010 at 5:28 pm, Leigh Says:
I can’t remember my favorite bedtime story from when I was little though I do know that I loved all Raggedy Ann and Andy Stories. I had a set of little booklets made by Hallmark shaped in the outline of each character. Belinda’s was about making chocolate chip cookies. Yum! My favorite story to read to my girls still is Good Night Moon.
February 25th, 2010 at 6:29 pm, Vanessa Says:
Then: The Little Old Man Who Couldn’t Read, Bembleman’s Bakery, Babar, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Bullfrog Builds a House, The Goat in the Rug, Little House, Madeline L’Engle and many more.
Now reading with my four: Time for Bed, Gossie and Gertie, Stella and Sam books, Kiss Goodnight, The Bear Snores On, Magic Tree House series, Olivia books, Fancy Nancy books, Chester’s Way and other Kevin Henkes books, The Bee Tree…
February 25th, 2010 at 6:42 pm, Jennifer P. Says:
My sister and I shared a room and we’d stay up late giggling in the dark. Our mom would constantly tell us to be quiet and go to sleep - so we’d talk softer for awhile but eventually get louder again….which made us laugh even more!
February 25th, 2010 at 7:05 pm, Tracey Says:
My favorite stories were ones my parents would tell me together. They would create the craziest stories ever. It is a tradition that my husband and I try to keep up with our own boys.
February 25th, 2010 at 7:13 pm, joan h. Says:
My dad only had one story in his repertoire - the Boy Who Cried Wolf. I think the underlying message was “stop with the whining”.
February 25th, 2010 at 9:22 pm, amy Says:
my favorite stories were either grimm’s fairy tales or the little house on the prairie books. STILL GREAT!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:51 pm, Lisa Says:
Being from a large family, my oldest sister typically read a bedtime story to me. I loved the stories that she would make up, the best! In these stories, there would always be a little girl, who had her fondest wishes follow through if she only….you guessed it, listened to her big sister! Looking back, it was the beginning of how I looked up to my sister for her very wise ways!
February 25th, 2010 at 9:57 pm, Elizabeth Says:
I remember wanting to be Anne of Green Gables, especially in the later books in the series.
February 25th, 2010 at 10:11 pm, Sarah Ashley Says:
Hey! I loved the Bearstein Bears Series. My favorite was the “Don’t Talk to Strangers” That book taught me a lot.
February 25th, 2010 at 11:05 pm, EllenW Says:
Paddington Bear, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, Little House on the Prairie to name a few. My son loves Max & Ruby, Clifford, Bearenstein Bears and Curious George.
February 25th, 2010 at 11:14 pm, Lauren Says:
My mother was not much of a story teller, but she read to my sister and I for an hour every night before bed. Even though I wasn’t raised Jewish, I was OBSESSED with the book series “All of A Kind Family.” If I remember correctly, they were an orthodox Jewish family with like 9 daughters. And then they had a boy. The end.
February 26th, 2010 at 12:10 am, Asha {Parent Hacks} Says:
My favorite bedtime story was (and still is) Peter Pan. I had a wee crush on Peter and often opened my window a crack before falling asleep (after spreading my hair, comingly, across my pillow).
I’m now reading “Peter and the Starcatchers,” a prequel to the Peter Pan story, with my 10 YO son. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Thanks for the great giveaway, Susan! Off to read about Iggy.
February 26th, 2010 at 1:11 am, Melinda Marie Hughie Says:
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas was my most favorite. I have vivid memories of my siblings and I sitting with my dad by the Christmas tree and him “doing all of the voices.”. Very cliche… But true!
February 26th, 2010 at 9:02 am, Cara Says:
The Monster at the End of this Book!
February 26th, 2010 at 10:49 am, Mari Says:
My favorite stories were about my mom and dad - their childhoods in Puerto Rico and about how they met. Thanks for the great giveaway!
February 26th, 2010 at 11:43 am, kimberley p Says:
How can it not be GoodNite Moon? Ahhhh I love that book.
February 26th, 2010 at 12:40 pm, Katie Says:
Where the Wild Things Are and Corduroy. Two very different books I know but, what can I say? They were my favorites!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:24 pm, Tina Says:
I just remembered another story my son always love to hear when I turn out the lights and say good night. You see you can’t kiss 11 year old boys…..unless you sneak up behind them and sneak attack…..so anyway…..my very manly 11 year old likes to hear funny stories about pets that I used to have. One of his favorites is a story about how a pet goat I once had ran into the new neighbors house the day the moving men were moving all their things in. I was 10 at the time and thought it was a great way to meet the new neighbors. The new neighbors didn’t think so.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:25 pm, Tina Says:
My daughters always favorite is Bread and Jam for Francis.
February 26th, 2010 at 2:32 pm, Amy Says:
I loved the Pippy Longstocking series. My mom would read us a chapter every night!
February 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm, Bobbi Janay Says:
Mine was always my daddy retelling me about his days chasing bad guys, he is a cop so there was truth mixed in with his fiction.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:28 pm, Keryn Says:
I was such a girly-girl: Any story (made-up or otherwise) with a damsel in distress was popular. But the best stories were the ones I made up in my head in those moments after the lights went out and before I feel asleep.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:35 pm, Katie Says:
This is so cool. I love “There is no such thing as a dragon” and the “Giving Tree”
February 26th, 2010 at 3:51 pm, Brenna Says:
so “enter early and often” means I can enter more than once, right?
I loved The Monster at the end of this book! The anticipation was great!
February 26th, 2010 at 4:28 pm, Homestead Says:
My uncle made me a storybook. It was all about his dogs Spike and Shortie and I loved it.
And, yes, I still have it.
February 26th, 2010 at 4:33 pm, susan Says:
I don’t remember any specific stories, but I was a “girly-girl” so probably Cinderella or Snow White.
February 26th, 2010 at 5:26 pm, Debi Says:
When I was little (early 1970s), my parents let our babysitter and neighbor, Dawn, live with us so she could finish her senior year of high school. Every night she would come to my room and sing “The House on Pooh Corner” by Kenny Loggins while I fell asleep. Even though it was only for a few months, and I’m quite sure my parents read me hundreds of books, the memory of her singing that song has always stayed with me.
February 26th, 2010 at 6:22 pm, Danielle Says:
My favourite was Sleepy Squirrel by Amye Rosenberg. My dad still teases me about it. And I’ve lived in another country for half a decade and out of his house for twice that.
I look forward to reading it to my own children when they (hopefully) arrive in the next few years!
February 26th, 2010 at 9:11 pm, Chandra Says:
Ramona the Pest. Now, with my boys nightly book ritual, one of my favorites is ‘The Moon Shines Down’.
February 26th, 2010 at 9:20 pm, Mom2Trplts Says:
Being a 53 years young Mom with 12 y/o triplets, my memories of bedtime stories being read to me are a little fuzzy until I forced my brain cells to regroup and remember how my mother read Stuart Little and Charlote’s Web to me. I became a voracious reader - Little House series, all the Nancy Drew Mysteries come to mind. And luckily, I’ve instilled that passion to read in my children as well.
February 26th, 2010 at 9:26 pm, PJ Says:
My parents made up a whole series of stories about two little mice. My favorite was when one of the mice got stuck in a pumpkin he was carving. Very dramatic.
February 26th, 2010 at 11:13 pm, heather Says:
One of my favorite memories of bedtime stories was my mother reading me A Wrinkle in Time. At that point I was old enough to read the book myself but I loved hearing my mother reading to me and as the oldest of five I loved feeling like one of the younger kids for just a little while at night. It was a great way to end the day and I still love to read every night before I fall asleep.
February 27th, 2010 at 1:57 am, Caroline Says:
Those great stories about my Mom as a kid. I guess it’s hard to imagine your mom as a kid when you are a kid.
February 27th, 2010 at 7:41 am, Andrea Says:
My favorite bedtime stories were the ones my dad would tell about growing up on a farm. His childhood was not an easy one, but I could not get enough of his stories about it!
February 27th, 2010 at 7:50 am, chelsie Says:
the little princess and little house books…
brief,but i’m rocking a feverish babe nd don’t have 2 hands.
February 27th, 2010 at 9:06 am, JPend Says:
WHere the wild things are…
February 27th, 2010 at 10:16 am, Nikki Says:
Just linked over from Notes from the Trenches - you sound like a good friend to have!
Favorite bedtime story - anything that rhymes - Dr. Suess - Madeline - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
February 27th, 2010 at 11:41 am, Staci Says:
My favorite was any classic fairy tale with a princess. Or a story about a horse. I was a girly girl.
Now I like to read Where the Wild Things Are on the wild days for my big girls and The Going to Bed Book for my baby.
February 27th, 2010 at 12:05 pm, jennifer Says:
the very hungry caterpillar and winnie the pooh! Go, Dog, Go was another favorite.
February 27th, 2010 at 6:02 pm, carol Says:
I am a grandma now myself, and have no particular memories of bedtime stories from my childhood. My best night time memories are from those nights I spent with my grandparents, cuddled up with my mamaw in her flannel gown, long braid uncurled from it’s daytime bun. What talks we had!
February 28th, 2010 at 8:25 am, Chris Says:
My favorite story was The Monster At The End Of This Book. It is a Sesame St. story and I read it to my 3 year old son now.
February 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am, Leisa Hammett Says:
The Little Engine that Could….”I think I can. I think I can….”
February 28th, 2010 at 1:37 pm, Valerie Vinson Says:
Oh, my ABSOLUTE favorite from my very young childhood was “Where The Wild Things Are”. As I got older, the “Anne of Green Gables” series and also “Little House on the Prairie” series! These books are still some of my very favorites! When I read them to my own littles, I just love that these books will shape their imaginations and sense of adventure, just like they did for me!!
March 1st, 2010 at 8:44 am, Davi Peraino Says:
It was so much fun to read each person’s favorite story. My father told stories about Jimby, Lisa, and their magic swan - their adventures took place in countries all around the globe, where my mother and father had been before I was born. My favorite books have been passed on to my daughter, who’s devoured Laura Engalls Wilder, L’Engle, and many more. Your boys might want to check out that Peter Pan prequel mentioned earlier - it’s by Dave Barry and she says it’s phenominal….
March 1st, 2010 at 11:06 am, Jackie Says:
While I remember loving Amelia Bedelia, my 1 year old’s favorites are definitely “Good Morning, Good Night” and “Ten Little Ladybugs.” I can recite them by heart…”Good morning, little kitten, what will you do today?”
March 1st, 2010 at 12:31 pm, mamalang Says:
My favorite memories are of tucking my kids in, and they still happen almost every night. Each child has a ritual, and it includes lots of hugs and kisses and loving gestures, and it makes my heart melt every night.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:09 pm, Codi Says:
I loved all kinds of books, but I think some of my favorites were the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary. My kids are currently big fans of the Amelia Bedilia books and the Henry and Mudge books.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:09 pm, Tiffany Hamilton Says:
I always loved just random poems from Shel Silverstein, now my kids love them too! Sick is my Addison’s favorite! ; )
March 1st, 2010 at 1:10 pm, Paige Says:
I used to love “never tease a weasel”. In fact, I found the old book we used to read and brought it home from my parents’ house so that I could read it to my kids.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:19 pm, Susan Says:
Wow - what a neat program and wonderful giveaway, thank you! My favorite stories were always Winnie the Pooh…I really related to Pooh. He is so simple, and content and his friends are so fun! My daughter loves those stories now
Thanks again for the great opportunity!
March 1st, 2010 at 2:11 pm, Ginger Says:
Charlotte’s Web is my favorite and my son’s favorite also!
March 1st, 2010 at 2:23 pm, Karen Says:
My parents read to me every single night, usually with choruses of “just one page” even when i was falling asleep in the book. Some favorites include “the monster at the end of this book”, “robert the rose horse”, “go dog go”, and “pat the bunny”.
We went through 2 copies between my brother and I.
March 1st, 2010 at 2:32 pm, Melissa Says:
I have so many! I loved Goodnight Moon as a little one, and the Boxcar children read aloud when I was older. Reading was such a huge part of my bedtime routine as a child, and it in my daughter’s life as well!
March 1st, 2010 at 3:27 pm, Friday Playdate » Goodnight, Moon Says:
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March 1st, 2010 at 3:29 pm, Jennifer P. Says:
Good Night Moon is my favorite story to read to my little girl. My favorite bedtime stories were the Amelia Bedilia books! She was a NUT!
March 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm, Lissa Says:
I an a big reader so choosing a favorite book is like choosing between my children. I really loved the Really Rosie Stories (especially Chicken Soup with Rice) and the Lorax. But I also loved series like Little House, All of a kind Family, Encyclopedia Brown and Miss Piggle Wiggle..see what I mean?
March 1st, 2010 at 3:51 pm, Bridge Says:
The Sleep Book. By Dr. Seuss. It makes me yawn just thinking about it.
But my favorite ones to read aloud now are all Sandra Boynton: Pajama Time, the Going to Bed Book, and But Not the Hippopotamus.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:05 pm, Sarah Says:
So can we enter again since the first drawing has occurred. You say to enter often….just don’t want to break the rules!
As a mama who loves to read with her boys I frequent the library often and let them check out piles of books at one time. Reading new and different books makes reading at night more fun for me and the boys!
March 1st, 2010 at 4:14 pm, Bryana Says:
My favorite was “The Pokey Littly Puppy”. My boys love “Guess How Much I Love You”.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:25 pm, Crisanne Says:
I loved Nurse Nancy as a child. I remember begging my mom to read it to me, despite the fact that I could easily read it myself.
March 1st, 2010 at 4:52 pm, laura Says:
the lorax is always a favorite!
March 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm, Amy Curran Says:
Our current favorite book to read is ….anything David Shannon.
March 1st, 2010 at 5:51 pm, MamaChristy Says:
So my son TOTALLY loves the Can You See What I See? series. The funny poems make him laugh and it can be really hard to find all the items (even with two adults helping him!).
March 1st, 2010 at 8:02 pm, Val Says:
We read tons of different books at bedtime, but one of my favorites were the Boxcar Children series. We’d read a chapter or two a night, and those boxes would last forever. The Brownie Scout Mystery was another big favorite, as well as the Little House series.
We read to our son and daughter every night now. They are too young for my favorites yet, but we have discovered Good Night Moon, Have You Seen My Cat, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, as well as If you Give a Mouse A Cookie, and Is Your Mama A Llama. Reading and snuggling at the end of the night is one of my favorite times of day - I wish I wasn’t often so tired when it comes to this time.
March 1st, 2010 at 8:05 pm, Amy Says:
I loved (love) anything by Roald Dahl. Matilda and The BFG stand out. I can’t wait to start reading them to my kids!
March 1st, 2010 at 8:55 pm, Mami2jcn Says:
Favorite bedtime story: Three Little Bears
March 1st, 2010 at 10:15 pm, Laura Says:
My favorite published bedtime story really isn’t a bedtime story, but a lovely book with fabulous illustrations: Each Peach Pear Plum.
But my personal favorites are “Daddy Stories”. When I was a little girl my dad would tuck me in and I’d beg for a Daddy story. While I don’t remember specific stories I remember that they were always silly and I was always the star of the adventure!
Thanks, Susan!
March 1st, 2010 at 10:29 pm, EllenW Says:
Another childhood favorite - The Five Little Peppers and how they grew
March 1st, 2010 at 10:57 pm, Amber Says:
I also love The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew as well as the entire Little House series.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:23 pm, Tina Says:
Sweet Pickles - Me Too Iguana
There was a whole line of Sweet Pickles books about animals living in this cute little town. I used to love Me Too Iguana which was about an Iguana who wanted to have everything everybody else had until her friends taught her that she was great just the way she was.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:25 pm, Elizabeth Says:
Growing up….can’t remember a favorite one that was read to me :(… My husbands was I Was So Mad , of Little Critter Fame , and my favorite to read to my son is Little Gorilla..
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 am, am Says:
A book called Brown Puppy and the Falling Star. I read it to my little brother every night.
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 am, s Says:
“Its Time to Sleep”, “The Big Red Barn” and “Good Night Moon” have been read so many times to my kids through the years, I’m surprised I haven’t memorized them!
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:10 am, Kimberlee J. Says:
“Are you my mother?” seems to be the hit at our house right now.
Congrats to the Goodnight Moon winner. I miss that book. I can only hope it will make a comeback.
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 am, Andrea Pauly Says:
I love Goodnight Moon also. Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom is also an often requested title. It’s my 2 year old’s favorite book of the moment.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm, Tal Says:
Just Go To Bed by Mercer Mayer was a favorite when my kids were really little. And when they were a little older Earl’s Too Cool For Me by Leah Komaiko was a favorite. Now the Winds of Light series by Sigmund Brouwer is the favorite.
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm, Jodes Says:
Where the Wild Things Are has got to be the top of the list. But I love so many books, it is hard to pick one!
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:14 pm, Cess Says:
Favorite story at bed time was Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business
March 2nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm, Sharon Says:
It was Curious George Rides a Bike. My mother must have been really sick of that book.
March 2nd, 2010 at 2:18 pm, Brenna Says:
I loved Richard Scarry and all the pictures and descriptions. So much to look at! When I got bigger I LOVED, so LOVED any Beverly Cleary book. That Ramona! She was the BEST. So naughty, but so fun.
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:18 pm, Cathy Says:
Gosh so many, but I think my favorite was Corduroy. I loved the little girl and how she just adored Corduroy. Children’s literature is the best!
March 2nd, 2010 at 3:50 pm, Adelle @ ready...GO!...get set Says:
Velveteen Rabbit. I read the book over and over so many times I think I made it “real,” too.
March 2nd, 2010 at 4:05 pm, Christen Says:
“Kiss Goodnight” was a favorite in our house. When my brother was little he would act like Sam and always ask for more kisses before bedtime. “Again!” he’d cry out and hold his arms open. Melted the whole family…
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:35 pm, Michele D Says:
I loved reading Duck is Dirty to my daughter. No idea why we all thought it was so funny, but it was. My daughter Abbie just entered the contest.
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:52 pm, mere Says:
My favorite as a child was “Pokey Little Puppy.” I could totally relate!
March 2nd, 2010 at 7:43 pm, Mimi O Says:
My favorite was anything by Dr. Seuss. My Dad was a very good storyteller.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 pm, Tina Says:
Now that my son is older he will read me a little Harry Potter sometimes while I get ready for bed. Than I tuck him in.
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:40 pm, Calee Says:
My dad used to read us Dr. DeSoto - the dentist mouse - over and over again. I might love hearing him read it to my daughter even more.
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:51 pm, Beth Says:
Where the wild things are. We love to cuddle up and read that before bedtime. Whe we get to the wild rumpus we all start to howl until the dogs join in.
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:12 am, Erin Says:
As a girl, I loved “Ann likes red”. I could read it a hundred times a day, even though it is a very simple story.
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:35 pm, Jo Says:
My parents didn’t read to any of their 5 daughters as we grew up.
One of my favorite books since I had my first daughter is “Goodnite Moon”. We have it in an extra large book and a smaller travel book.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm, Betsy Says:
When I was a little kid my father would read me the “Mr. Men” books and some little “Bugg” books that are the same size. We just got them out of the attic for my son a few weeks ago and have added them to his library and he loves them.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 pm, elz Says:
Corduory, The Red Balloon, and Bed and Jam for Frances were some of my favorites. My parents still have some of the same books to read to my kids when they visit.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:10 pm, Jamie Says:
anything by dr. suess — but oh how i loved the star-bellied sneetches.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:14 pm, Denise Says:
My parents always read to us before bed and my favorite stories came out of our Bedtime Bible Stories book.
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:16 pm, Jennifer P. Says:
I totally forgot about The Five Little Peppers and how they grew….I loved that book as a child, too!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm, Janette Says:
My favorite childrens book, hands down, is The Ox Cart Man. I love the rhythm of the lines and the story of the seasons. My son’s favorite stories are those that we tell him about “a little boy named Thomas,” which just happens to be his name. We just re-tell stories about his life — and he completely loves it.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:58 am, Julienne Cunningham Says:
My favorite bedtime story actually came from a Sesame Street Book called “There’s a Monster at the End of this Book”. It has Grover completely terrified that there is a monster at the end of the book and on each page he tries to prevent you from turning the next page….only to find out that HE is the monster at the end of the book. My Mom read it to me, my step-mom read it to me and I read it to myself so many times the paper is worn down in areas.
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March 4th, 2010 at 12:56 pm, laura Says:
anything by shel silverstein…the giving tree, the missing piece, where the sidewalk ends. our current favorite…don’t bump the glump!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:58 pm, Kristabella Says:
What a great giveaway!
My favorite bedtime stories were probably any of the Little Golden books!
March 4th, 2010 at 1:05 pm, ABS Says:
The Little Bear books were favorites of me and my sisters. And I always loved Shel Silverstein. I still have “Where the Sidewalk Ends” on my bookshelf. Speaking of - I think I’ll crack it open tonight and read a poem or two. Shel Silverstein made poetry cool!
March 4th, 2010 at 1:05 pm, Meredith Says:
count me in! My all time favorite book when I was a preschool teacher was “Hooray for Wodney Wat” it’s a great story about the little guy using his embarrassing lisp to triumph against the mean bully.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:13 pm, ClumberKim Says:
I loved all books and remember reading myself more than I remember having family read to me. My favorite book as a child was Marshmallow, about a white rabbit who joined a household with a cat.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:25 pm, Karen Says:
When my son was 2 he loved Cars and Trucks and Things that Go by Richard Scary…he knew where every Go Bug was on each page.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm, Laura F Says:
Harold and the purple crayon left me and my imagination to create a whole world as I fell asleep.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:43 pm, Cass Says:
Lexi loves to read. We read to her a lot and when she goes in her room she heads directly to the book shelf picks up books and starts saying “ahhhhhhhi ahhhhhhhi iiiiiiiiiirrrrrrr aaaaaala” and that must be what she hears from me. That incidentally would be better then what I’m actually reading sometimes.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm, Brenna Says:
I love the Jessie Bear books that I read to my kids when they were littler. So cute. But as a kid I loved fairy tales. We had a big book full of them and I would flip through the pages imagining the story (when one was not being read to me).
March 4th, 2010 at 2:12 pm, Wendy Says:
I love to read and read alot as a child, but we made up stories every night when we went to bed, what a hoot some of them were. thanks for the contest.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:38 pm, Colette Says:
I always have loved to read, so much in fact that I still have to keep some of my books down at my parents house still. that is mainly to make room for all the books I have for my 3 yr old daughter and now her 5 month brother. it is wonderful to already see the transition from being read 1 book at bedtime, to her paraphrasing and telling versions of her own story on car rides, or to see her going to her shelves and browsing through to choose one to bring to me. I also love that my parents (also bookworms) saved all my childhood books in immaculate condition. I was born in London and we moved here 9 years ago, the attic full of my belongings was shipped here lovingly.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:41 pm, Janssen Says:
Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle. So soothing.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:48 pm, Aylin Says:
My favorite book or books were the ‘Old Bear’ books by Jane Hissey. I think they’re out of print now, but they had the most beautiful colored pencil illustrations and quirky fun stories.
Every time I’m in a used bookstore I have my eye out for her books and I buy them up when I find them. It paid off this year when I could give them to my new niece!
March 4th, 2010 at 3:59 pm, Melissa D Says:
Oh oh oh - I loved the Five Little Peppers! (I know, they’re ancient, but I was a precocious reader…)
March 4th, 2010 at 4:06 pm, Amber Says:
Right now the current favorites in our house are the Little House series and the Harry Potter series.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:27 pm, Lauren Says:
My older sister and I shared a room as kids, and she was so patient with me - I would talk and talk at night, and she would do her best to keep responding, but the best part was that she never told me to shut up! She would just listen until she fell asleep, and I would just talk until I was done and fall asleep. She remembers loving falling asleep to the sound of my voice, and I realized years later (after various boyfriends and roommates and camping trips) just how nice it was to be able to work through my day out loud without anyone telling me to be quiet. Not exactly a succinct bedtime story, but my best bedtime memory. On the rare occasion I had little to say, I could always talk her into telling me a story too.
March 4th, 2010 at 5:28 pm, Jennifer Says:
I remember my father reading me Heidi and Black Beauty when I was young. I loved listening to his voice and the tale unfolding.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:28 pm, Wendy Says:
Love the Little House on the Prarie books! My kids loved Goodnight Moon, Madeleine, and The Foot Book when they were little.
March 4th, 2010 at 11:06 pm, Amanda Says:
I was an avid reader so it’s hard to choose, but I loved the Mercer Mayer “critter” books and also “Phoebe’s Revolt” by Natalie Babbitt.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:07 am, Jules Says:
We didn’t have stories as much as songs. My dad would sing to us each night. And I can remember his voice when he would read Alice in Wonderland.
March 5th, 2010 at 1:18 am, Rachel Says:
My favorite stories were the ones my Mom would tell from her childhood about when she was little. So I always try to tell my kids stories from when I was little.
March 5th, 2010 at 7:29 am, s Says:
My favorite stories from childhood were Make Way for Ducklings and the original Little Bear books.
March 5th, 2010 at 7:29 am, The Coffee Lady Says:
I had a book called Pookie Puts the World Right, which my mum found the other day so I could read it to the children.
I don’t remember it being so bossy when I was a child. The hero turns out to be a real know-it-all.
March 5th, 2010 at 9:15 am, Amy Curran Says:
I love reading with my boys!!!
March 5th, 2010 at 10:40 am, Wendy Says:
I’m one of those people with a really poor memory. I can’t remember most of the things from my childhood. But I will never forget sitting up at night with my Dad while he read the Narnia books to us, and D’Aulaire’s Greek Mythology.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:42 am, Rebecca Says:
My favorite childhood story was The Fox and The Hound. I had memorized the book and was able to “read” it to myself and to anyone willing to listen. Still my favorite to this day!
March 5th, 2010 at 1:29 pm, MamaChristy Says:
My son LOVES a Wall-E book that he got for Christmas. We read it to him a few times and then he read it himself! Not memorized, actually read it. He has read it to his sister several times and decided to take it to school a couple days ago and then he read it to his class! Reading, at bed time or any time, is so important.
March 5th, 2010 at 3:06 pm, Susanna Orr Says:
My all time favorite stories as a kid who could read to myself were the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The book I most remember receiving and loving as a young child was Kiana’s Iditarod by Shelly Gill & Shannon Carhtright. I still have the well worn cover from that book in a picture frame hanging in my four year old daughter’s bedroom. It is fitting, as I named her Kiana.
She is one of those read to me all day kids who, at four is now starting to “read” to herself, her stuffed animals, and most espicially our dog. The bookishness runs deep in our life and although I tire of reading over and over and over the small mountain of books she will select for a single sitting - it is the time when I feel most connected to her and when she will still snuggle up in my lap and I love it, endlessly.
March 5th, 2010 at 8:40 pm, Holly Says:
Whoo boy, I’d love to win!! My girls love stories and cuddles before bed. They are the read and read and read and read until the adult’s voice is tired kind of kids, and I’m so glad!
March 5th, 2010 at 9:12 pm, kristen Says:
My boys love to read before bed — my favorite part of the day, too.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:33 am, kelly Says:
growing up I loved a book called “Anne wears Red” but the book I loved reading to my kids when they were little was “The Napping House”