Story Time!

Here are Abigail's current favourite books.

She reads all day to herself. We also read her stories twice a day. Before her day nap. Then 3-4 stories every night before bed.

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees. This is a cute story about a Giraffe named Gerald who can't dance. At the dance in Africa, he makes a fool of himself in front of the other animals. Then a little cricket in the woods teaches him how to dance. Abi loves this story, and screams "I'M DANCING!" when Gerald learns to dance. Great pictures too.

Nat Fantastic by Giles Andreae and Katharine McEwen. This is a new book but already a favourite. Whilst reading a bedtime story with his mummy, Nat sneezes and turns into a superhero named Nat Fantastic. It's short and sweet. Abi likes it when we pretend to sneeze and say "AH CHOO!".

The Lion Who Wanted To Love by Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz. This is a gorgeous compasssionate story about a Lion who doesn't want to hunt with his pride because he loves animals too much. He is shunned by his mother and goes it alone in the african desert. He helps other animals until one day, he needs all their help when he is caught in the river saving a baby cheetah. Leo The Lion is finally asked to be King of the Pride by his humble mother. Absolutely love this story, very cute.

The Chimpanzees of Happy Town by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker Rees. This is Abigail's favourite story. We read this twice a day. She loves this story about Chutney, a traveller who decides to fix up Drabsville, USA and transform it into Happy Town. I know this story off by heart now. I highly recommend this book for toddlers.