Llama Llama

I heart children's books. I'm sure I loved them as a kid, but I fell in love with them all over again in college through some children's literature courses that I took. I immediately began my "wish list" of children's books and often asked for books off this list as Christmas or birthday gifts to begin my personal library for my future classroom. After four years of teaching, I developed quite the collection..and Shelby is currently reaping the benefit of this. The girl loves to be read to. We always read a couple of books to her before naptime & bedtime. Even if we travel, I make sure to throw a few books in the suitcase for her.

One of Shelby's all-time favorite books (and ours too!) is Lllama Llama Red Pajama...

There are a few other titles in the Llama Llama series, but I unfortunately do not own them nor have I ever even read them. But this month {I know they do the same thing with Dr. Seuss books from time to time}, Kohl's is selling Llama Llama Red Pajama, Llama Llama Misses Mama, and plush characters from the books for only $5 each...and the best part is that 100% of the proceeds are donated to "support kids' health & education initiatives in communities nationwide" {via Kohl's website}. As soon as I found about this great deal, I ran up to Kohl's and Shelby is now the proud new owner of Llama Llama Misses Mama.
Just thought I'd share this great deal with y'all in case you are looking for a great new book for your kiddos..or maybe a baby shower gift! One of my mom's sweet friends threw me a baby shower last summer, and one of my favorite details of the shower was that she asked the guests to give Shelby and me a children's book instead of a card. What a great idea! I love reading those books to Shelby and seeing the handwritten inscriptions from our sweet family.

Okay..that's enough about children's books for one day, but for now I will leave with you a sweet {but kind of long!} video of Derek reading bedtime stories to our baby girl.