Alphabears by Kathleen Hague and illustrated by Michael Hague is one of the sweetest little books. I have loved it for years. When Megan was little she had the book memorized. How amazing and precocious she seemed when visitors to our house would see a 3 year old with a book perched on her lap reading out loud. It wasn't until they might notice that she had the book upside down or that she wasn't turning pages to match the words that her secret discovered. Just the same I was mighty impressed that such a tiny thing could memorize an entire book.
'A is for Amanda a good teddy bear, she carries sweet apples everywhere.' Naturally raw apple cake is the best pairing for Alphabears. Don't forget the hot chocolate.
Mousekin's Golden House by Edna Miller is a must read for fall. The story of Mousekin scurrying to find shelter for the winter is a classic and one that all children will enjoy. When Laura was little she told me that one day when she grew up she was going to have a white footed mouse for a pet. I think of this wonderful book every October when the huge golden pumpkins are piled up waiting to be sold. I have even thrown our left over Jack O Lanterns in the woods across the street just in case Mousekin needs a golden house. Pumpkin Pie is yummy and the perfect compliment to this seasonal book. A dollop of whip cream and some hot chai will make for a fantastic tea time.
Please share with us your special children's books and the foods that you think go well with the book. It is so much fun learning what each of you like. Children's books that our children have enjoyed create wonderful memories, don't you think?
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