Just Helping My Dad

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘Just helping My Dad.’

This children’s book was written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about the little critter, who this time wants to help his dad.

So, whilst the little critters dad is still in bed, he makes breakfast. The mess in the kitchen should’ve been an indicator of how the day was going to unfold.

The day doesn’t go as planned and after the little critter ruins the plants and gets water inside the car, his parents worry about what he’ll help to do next!

This is a great book for both children and adults to read, as all children like to help by doing things. So, don’t diminish their enthusiasm or lack of patience with your own.

Remember we’re all teachers, children learn from us, so be enthusiastic and patient and enjoy learning together.

So, next time you’re in the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, adults never stay in bed if the children are already up!



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

If You Happen To Have A Dinosaur

I read the children’s book the other day called, ‘If You Happen To Have A Dinosaur.’

This children’s book was written by Linda Bailey, and wonderfully illustrated by Colin Jack.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about different dinosaurs.

This book is slightly different as it tells of how useful dinosaurs would be around the house.

“Hmm interesting, I hear you say.”

Well after reading this book I found out that there were lots of things that a dinosaur could do.

One small problem though, I haven’t got one!

If you’re one of the lucky few that has a dinosaur, then this is definitely the book for you.

Also, great to read if you haven’t got a dinosaur, as it’s always best to prepare.

A great book that all children would like, even the adults.

So next time you’re at the library why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember always watch out for the dinosaurs!


Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

I Just Forgot

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘I Just Forgot.’  

This children’s book is written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer. 

It’s a delightful children’s picture book about the little critter, who just forgot.

Sometimes you forget to do things when you get up in the morning, so when the little critter forgot to make his bed and put the milk away, you know what type of day it’s going to be.

And throughout the day he’s reminded by his mum of what to do, for example to close the fridge door after opening it, but the little critter had an excuse for everything he’d forgotten to do.  

Remind you of anyone?

This is a great book for both children and adults to read as young children sometime get confused or can become forgetful just like the little critter. Adults too, can also get forgetful or confused like me, “Hmm, where am I?”

So, when you’re in the library next why not read the book, or you could with parental guidance watch the story on YouTube. Either way, tell me what you think.

And remember, with our busy lifestyles and schedules we all forget to do things, so the solution is;

‘Post-it notes,’ great for leaving notes around the house, now I never forget anything.

“Oh look, there’s one, I’m in the sitting room.”


Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

We Share Everything

I read the children’s book called, ‘We Share Everything.’ 

This children’s book was written by Robert Munsch and is beautifully illustrated by Michael Martchenko.

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of two new students and their sharing experience at kindergarten.

When Amanda and Jeremiah first started kindergarten, they didn’t know what to do.

Then as one child played with a toy, it wasn’t long before the other child demanded it and had a tantrum. Each time this happened, the kindergarten teacher would go over to the pair and tell them in a calm voice;

“At kindergarten, we share everything.”

So, Amanda and Jeremiah begin to share, but not with toys. They shared and exchanged their clothes.

What will the kindergarten teacher say?

Will she be impressed or shocked by Amanda and Jeremiah sharing antics?

To find out what happened next, why not read the book or watch the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you thought of the book?

Personally, I think it’s a great book, both educational and fun to read that young children would like. It explains sharing in a simplistic way.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk