When I Get Bigger

I recently read the children’s book called, ‘When I Get Bigger.’

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

It’s a delightful children’s picture book tells the tale of the little critter and what he’ll do when he gets bigger.

This book reminds me of when I was little and what I wanted when I was bigger.

Most children believe that being bigger will give them more freedom, but it usually does the opposite and comes with restrictions.

As you get older, certain allowances are given, like for example; when you learn to listen and can use a knife and fork then parents are happy to take you to a Toby carvery or other eating establishment. They’ll also allow you to stay up an hour later than usual, if your good.

As you get older you can negotiate having a sleep-over, and even getting a Saturday job, especially as you’ve now reached the age where you want to be independent.

Then as you become a teenager you want to experience new things, like; dating, clubbing, tasting your first drink, taking driving lessons and going to university etc.

Buy hey I’m not bigger yet so if you want to find out all about the little critters experience then when you’re next 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, getting bigger is not all that it’s cracked out to be, it just means you’re getting older!



Author: Charmain Ingleton
www.charmainingleton.uk

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

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

Just My Friend And Me

I read the children’s book, “Just My Friend and Me.”

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

It’s a delightful children’s picture book that tells the tale of a little critter that invites his friend over for the day. He hoped to have fun with his friend playing different things together, but it doesn’t work out well as his friend has an accident with the little critters new bike.

As I read this book, I realised how one-sided this friendship really was. The little critter was kind, whereas his friend took advantage of him and misused all of his toys.

In fact I’d say he was more of a bully than a friend. I’m sure we all know one of these!

If I was the little critter I wouldn’t be his friend anymore but is it as simple as this for a child today?

Do they understand what a good friend is or are they just happy to settle for any child who will play with them?

I’d recommend reading this book to all children. It’s a great way to interact with your child and find out if they have a friend like the little critters.

So read the book or listen to the story on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton

www.charmainingleton.uk

What’s Under Your Bed?

I read the children’s book called, ‘There's an alligator under my bed,” the other day.

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

It's a delightful scary story that tells the tale of a little boy that has an alligator under his bed that only he can see.

Unable to sleep he devises a plan to rid the alligator from his bedroom, but will this create a problem for his parents?

To find out what happens next why don't you read the story or listen to it on YouTube, then you can tell me what you think.

Author: Charmain Ingleton