Since it has been difficult to purchase items for an anticipated child with no idea of their age, size, or gender, we have been building their library. Below is the baby collection thus far – many thanks to friends and family for the gracious gifts.
Peanuts – Snoopy’s Feelings gift from Auntie J.
The Poky Little Puppy, by Janette Lowrey
Selected Tales from Beatrix Potter gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Fabulous Fluttering Tropical Butterflies, by Dorothy Patent
In the Small, Small Night, by Jane Kurtz gift from Grandma B. & Grandpa F.
The Perfect Orange, A Tale from Ethiopia, by Frank Araujo gift from Grandma B. & Grandpa F.
A Letter to Amy, by Ezra Jack Keats gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Shades of Black – A Celebration of our Children, by Sandra Pinkney gift from Auntie M.
We’re Different, We’re the Same – Sesame Street
Who Pooped in the Park, by Gary Robson purchased on a trip to Yellowstone in anticipation
A Tree is Nice, by Marc Simont gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Zoe and the Fawn, by Catherine Jameson purchased in anticipation while attending K. & N.’s wedding in BC
Millions of Cats, by Wanda Gag gift from Grandma B. & Grandpa F.
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes… gift from Grandma B. & Grandpa F.
Are You My Mother, by P.D. Eastman gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears, by Verna Aardema gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
How Much is That Doggie in the Window, by Bob Merrill
Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McCloskey purchased in anticipated by dad – it was one of his favorities
Hope for the Flowers, by Trina Paulus gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Do Bears Sleep All Winter, by Melvin & Gilda Berger
Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay up Late, by Mo Williams gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Bedtime for Francis, by Russell Hoban gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
The Little Prince, by Antoine De Saint-Exupery purchased in anticipation 5 years ago on a trip to Paris when we decided to have a family
Please, Puppy, Please, by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee a gift from Auntie M.
Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee gift from honorary Auntie K. & Uncle N.
Bunbun at Bedtime, by Sharon Peirce McCullough
Dear Little Shamore,
This may be your first message via e-mail! You are one lucky little guy (with big feet!) to be going home with your mommy and daddy who are SO in love with you! We can’t wait to meet you! Safe travels to you and your family!
Love,
Mimi & Steve