What do you hear?

Now that all of my son's books are on the new bookshelf, which was bought to accommodate the books from his birthday, it is a much better experience to find books to read.  Tonight before bed we read two books which both focused on sounds.  We started with Mr. Brown can Moo! Can You? : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises by Dr. Seuss.  The version of this book that we have is from the Bright and Early Board Books Series.  This book definitely had my son's attention as each page had a new sound.  I absolutely love the use of onomatopoeia in the book and it gives sounds beyond just animal sounds.  This book is a great way to introduce children to everyday sounds.  This book is in the categories of: sound exploration.

 

The other book we read tonight was also from the Bright and Early Board Books Series.  We read The Ear Book by Al Perkins.  This book also focuses on sounds that our ears can hear.  The Ear Book also has a natural rhythm to it that is interesting to listen to.  I have to admit that I am not one who usually pays much attention to the illustrations, but these really caught my eye.  I really appreciate that these illustrations are simple and not overwhelming.  The pictures only display what the words on the page actually say.  Also, while reading this book we identified where our ears are located.  This book is in the categories of: sound exploration and body parts.