Reading to Karina

This is probably the second book I can say with any real confidence that Karina recognizes and likes. I guess Goodnight Moon to some degree, but she doesn't greet that one with the enthusiasm that she greets The Going to Bed Book and now Happy Hippo, Angry Duck.

Once I noticed that she was beginning to remember and show delight for The Going to Bed Book after a lot of repetition, I decided to pick one book to read to her before most of her naps, and I picked this one (a propos because she is usually kind of moody and tired before naps). The simple but cute illustrations are easy for her to see and recognize, and when I open the book, she smiles really big and puts her hand on the bear as I start reading "Hello, little person! How are you today?"

This is apparently also destined to be her most beat-up book, as she usually "helps" me turn the pages and then grabs it from me to gnaw on it a little before she settles in for her nap. I guess it's good in many different ways. :)