Children's Books: New Favorites

Oscar is really getting to the stage where books are more than just something to look at. He will sometimes even make it through a whole story! Mostly, we point out things in the pictures that he would recognize such as trees, bananas, dogs, etc. and that seems to work really well. Recently, I picked up the book Mommy Hugs because I thought it was a sweet idea and I liked the artwork. We go through all the animals and then we get to hug at the end! What could be better?

Well yesterday, I discovered Daddy Kisses! I am not sure who likes it more (Oscar or Jerry) but it is a big hit already. And the funny thing is When I gave it to Oscar he said Dada! Now when I show him the male and female versions of animals, I don't say boy or girl. I usually say Mama or Dada. The cover of the book has a male lion so maybe he knew? Either way, he loves it and we have a new favorite book! My only question is how come the Daddy gets to be a Lion while the Mommy is an Elephant? Hmmm...