This is a very simple book with great illustrations and lots of repetition. Emma didn't appreciate it's humor at first, but now it cracks her up. Sure, people might be offended by some of the language (e.g. burgers are yummy, boogers are yucky), but not us. I've also heard complaints from those who like coffee and hot sauce, both of which fall into Patricelli's "yucky" category. But, Emma just says... hot sauce is yucky, unless you're daddy. Patricelli wrote this book when one of her children was going through the must-put-everything-in-my-mouth phase and was using the words "yummy" and "yucky" all day every day. I love the following quote from Patricelli: "Talking to and watching my young children all day gave me a voice and inspiration for [this book]. I write down what I say to them and what they say to me."And she does just that. I haven't checked out all of her other books, but I'm sure they're just as funny and kid-friendly.
This is the last board book I'm choosing to write about. It's also the first book that Emma ever asked for by name. She calls it "Maine" and it's always been one of her favorites. I got three copies of this book at my baby shower. And I kept all three. We even read it to Emma before she was born while I was still pregnant with her. I have probably read it a thousand times. It follows all of the other "goodnight" books (We also have Good Night Boston), saying goodnight to all the things and wonders around them. And it's just so great for bed time. From black bears and wild blueberries to moose and country roads, this book really captures the essence of Maine. The illustrations are great too, and spark a lot of good conversation. (How many lobsters can you count? Which one is a kayak? Do you know what a lumberjack does?) I highly recommend this book for anyone lives in or loves to travel to Maine.
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