One of my favorite board books is Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown. There's something about the gentle rhythm of the words, and flow and color of the illustrations, that made it one of the most requested read aloud books when my children were toddlers.
We went through a few copies of it during those years! I still have the original one I purchased. Its wear and tear makes me realize how much of an impact one book can have on a child. AND on a parent!
That's why, when I read the title of the article, Why your child wants you to read 'Goodnight Moon' for the 400th time, and why you should do it with a smile (which I found on Twitter through @JensBookPage and @FirstBook), it brought back so many wonderful memories. It's a must-read for new parents, and some wonderful points are made about how much children gain from reading their favorite stories over and over again.
So, this article stands alone today. Enjoy!
Is there a certain board book that you found yourself reading over and over again? Please feel free to share.
