The grandchild (6) has figured out reading - properly - and has taken to it with much energy. We are now being read to on a daily basis and with great gusto and dramatic effects. All involved have agreed that books are great treasures and while we - regretfully - will never be able to read all the books in the whole world, there will be a new book every day and most importantly, a book can be read again and again.

Today, we were read poems by Michael Rosen and were told that he is surely one the best poets and story book writers discovered by the grandchild to date.

This was our favourite poem of the day (from A Great Big Cuddle by Michael Rosen) we discussed it in detail and found it perfect in every way.

 

Coming Home

Here's a house
Here's a door
Here's a ceiling
Here's a floor

Here's a wall
Here's the stairs
Here's the table
Here's the chairs

Here's a bowl
Here's a cup
Open your mouth
And drink it up.