BOOK REVIEW: Ten Tiny Babies

5 jiggly babies wriggle their toes.
Along comes another…
…who wiggles her nose

Ten Tiny Babies is a colorful, fully illustrated picture book created by Karen Katz.  Each spread shows a baby doing a funny action, captured by Katz in a silly rhyme.  As the story builds, the number of babies in each spread also grow from 1 to 10.

The catchy rhyme as I read aloud the words in each spread makes my little girl enjoy the book so much.  In fact, she already knew what to say before I can even end the words written in each page.

along comes another…

Each baby in the book has a  unique face and expression which allows her to think beyond what is  said.  Why is she dirty?  why is the baby spinning? why is she doing like this?

I found it perfect for bedtime, too, as the story ends with all 10 babies sleeping.  Their parents peeked in the window as they say goodnight to the 10 cute babies.

Ten Tiny Babies by Karen Katz
Ideal for Ages 2 – 4.
Available at (I checked the book I’m holding right now but it doesn’t say where my library purchased it. I checked NBS, Fullybooked and Powerbooks online but they don’t have the title in their databases too. NBS and FB have other Karen Katz titles.)

References:

Katz, K. (2008). Ten tiny babies . New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Ten tiny babies book cover. Retrieved 22 January 2011, from http://fun.familyeducation.com/images/TenTinyBabies_H.jpg

the search for the new assistant

i attended a general assembly in school today informing us of the need for new assistant principals (we have two) in high school.  they gave a rundown of the basic requirements, and listed all candidates.  Of course, people like us do not expect to see our names there.  And I guess not a lot wants to be in that position neither.  For some, it would be.  It just dawned on me how serious that matter was.  Looking at the requirements, from educational attainment to emotional maturity, I felt so inferior.  If I can meet half or even just a quarter of those expectations then I guess I deserve the spot where I am right now.  I think more people deserve my position.  I think more people are more capable for the job.  Everyday I tell people, I am not exactly happy. Everyday, they tell me I can do something.  Everyday I tell people, find another one.  Everyday they tell me, there is no one.

I want action but I can’t do it when I’m here.