Time to feature my daughter's favorite book at the moment, Snuggle Puppy. We have many of Boynton's classic board books, and both my son and daughter love her fun rhymes and silly illustrations. I'll admit that Snuggle Puppy was not an instant favorite of mine, mostly because I couldn't quite figure out how the song was supposed to go and the rhyming meter seemed a bit off, but eventually I just made up my own tune and the story grew on me. (I have since heard how the song is supposed to go -- it's on Boynton's Philadelphia Chickens cd and can also be found on youtube. I think it's much more fun to sing the story than just read it aloud!) My son likes it, but my daughter LOVES it. Next to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, it is her favorite book to read at bedtime, and she even gives the puppies wet, slobbery kisses on just about every page. The message is undoubtedly adorable: "Oooh snuggle puppy of mine, everything about you is especially fine. I love what you are, I love what you do. Fuzzy little snuggle puppy, I love you!" I also love how throughout the course of the song, the mother and her little puppy make chocolate chip cookies together. Reading stories, singing, and baking cookies are three of our favorite things to do! My daughter loves the delightful, colorful illustrations and I know it's one story she is always happy to read over and over. We hope you and your snuggle puppies love it, too!
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