"The Cow Loves Cookies" by Karma Wilson

Cute, cute, cute! I so loved this book! Each of the animals on the farm has their food that they enjoy. The horse eats hay, the chickens eat feed and the pigs eat slop. But what about the cow? Well The Cow Loves Cookies! Kids will delight in the repetition and will want to help read along as you recite the animals and food. And even more, they will be anxious to find out why the cow loves cookies (and how he gets so lucky as to eat such a delicious treat).

I had not heard of this book before it showed up at the library, but I am so glad I got the opportunity to read it. I adore books that encourage participation from kids, as this one does. Though it doesn't repeat the same phrases over and over again, the general words do get used again and kids will catch on to the rhyme scheme and will join in. I really need to spend more time with Karma Wilson's books. I have read so few of them, but what I have read is absolutely delightful. I have a list of favorite children's books that I love to give as presents (baby showers, birthdays, etc.) and I am pleased to say that this book just made that list. Kids (and adults) of all ages are going to love this book!



Happy Reading!
-Melly

"Hilda Must Be Dancing" by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Suzanne Watts

Oh, this book was so cute!  Karma Wilson's Hilda Must Be Dancing features a hippopotamus that keeps trying out new dances.  She loves her new hobby, but the rest of the animals aren't so crazy about it- she is just too big!  Her moves shake the jungle and just makes to much noise.  Will Hilda find a quiet hobby?

I really enjoyed this book.  Sure, the concept is pretty basic but still fun.  It's great for getting kids involved in the reading ( Hilda must be dancing! gets repeated often) and teaches children a little bit about various kinds of dance.  Young readers that are beginning dance lessons will relate to this book for sure.  This is yet another book that I think should be in everyone's kid-lit collection.  

Happy Reading!

-Melly