Shala's comments (member since Feb 12, 2008)

Shala's comments from the Children's Books group.

Karen Katz is a favorite with my one-year old too. On the lesser known side, you might look for books that have candid photo shots of babies in them. My daughter is fascinated by them, but I would never have thought to pick them up if my pediatrician hadn't handed me one called "Smile". Every time we look at it, Bridget just laughs and giggles along with the babies in the photos. Since then I've been looking for books with pics of babies in them. Every one I've picked up so far has been a hit.

Another idea, although not necessarily a book, is to buy her a small photo album that Mom/Dad can fill with 6-8 pictures of various members of the family. My niece Hannah travels everywhere with hers. My daughter Bridget loves to look at the picture of Daddy in hers when Daddy has to travel or is working late and can't be home before she goes to bed.

Don't forget Corduroy by Don Freeman.