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a classic revised: the big red barn
My mom sent us this book a couple of years ago, and for some reason it was the only board book that made the journey here to Utah and didn’t wind up in storage. Needless to say, it is now a favorite. I love it because it uses Margaret Wise Brown’s lilting style, very similar to her book Goodnight Moon
I interviewed my son about why he likes the books today. Sorry some of the pictures’ exposure is a bit off. My son didn’t want to put on his shoes before going outside, and then when I asked him to stand in the shade, he told me his feet were too cold. It’s a miracle I got the shots I did.
Anyway, this is how that conversation went:
me: What is the book about?
ckr: Barns, barns, barns.
me: What else is about?
ckr: Animals, animals, animals.
me: What is you favorite part?
ckr: When the animals say, (He makes a breathed in hiccupy sound)
me: Oh yeah?
ckr: Yeah
me: Which animals make that sound?
ckr: The roosters.
me: Hm. What other animal do you like?
ckr: The dogs.
me: What sound do they make?
ckr: (makes the same sound as before)
me: Why do they make that sound?
ckr: Because that’s funny noises.
me: How come they make such funny noises?
ckr: Because.
me: Because why?
ckr: Because they’re so funny (Keeps making the breathing in sound until he trails off and changes the subject).
Apparently, I had forgotten about the line in the book that says, “The sheep and the donkey,/The geese and the goats, /Were making funny noises /Down in their throats.”
Funny little guy.
6 Responses to “a classic revised: the big red barn”
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What a cute kid and what a fun book!
SWEET … very very C U T E!!
Just precious! I’m quite familiar with the uncooperative child models as well. =)
@Aimee. Yes, I know, don’t they understand that it’s best i they are cute only in perfect lighting conditions?
This is so sweet. A nice break from recipes for sure
Jamie we have this book and we love it.