Are you looking for a fun book to read to your toddler? Check out Cynthia Rylant's new book Brownie & Pearl Grab a Bite. Like most books geared for two-year-olds, the language is spare, the illustrations big and colorful, and the simple narrative moves right along. The story follows a little girl named Brownie and her kitty-cat, Pearl, who find they're hungry and decide to see what's for lunch. They find string cheese in the refrigerator, apples in a bowl on the table, and crackers in the pantry. They finish off their feast with milk, a satisfying finish to a fairly healthy lunch. What makes this simple story fun is the personality of Brownie, who takes on the role of mom, admonishing Pearl not to play with her food. She playfully bites her saltine in the shape of a "P" for Pearl.This book reminds us that plenty of rich vocabulary lies just beyond your pantry or refrigerator doorand that a good way to add these words to your child's vocabulary is to narrate your search, just as Brownie does with Pearl.
~Meg
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