Summer Parenting: Extra Books at Bedtime

Admittedly, we've been lax in enforcing our five-year-old's bedtime this summer.  That has to change soon, as the kindergarten bus will arrive at 6:45 a.m. in less than two weeks.  But in the meantime, we're enjoying lots of extra reading time.  Last month's favorites are still in play, but she's added a few more to the mix:

A little geography, a lot of silliness.  Perfect.

One of the more informative Fancy Nancy books. Fitting for my budding eco-adventurer.

Love the feminist message.  A refreshing alternative to Disney princesses.

Answers many of the "why" and "how" questions she asks about her body.

And of course, the Gerda Muller seasons series.  Beautifully illustrated board books, with no words, only endless imaginative possibilities.  She loved them as an infant, as a toddler, as a pre-schooler, and now, still, at five.  Her own stories to accompany the illustrations grow in complexity with each read.  These books are treasures:

Reading with my daughters ranks as my favorite parenting experience. There's nothing better than cuddling with a good book and watching their horizons expand and their imaginations grow.

As always, I welcome your recommendations for good reads.

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