I have spent 23 years working with young children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years and I can honestly say, I enjoyed working with 2 year olds the most. I find that their exuberance once engaged in something, is amazing. For that reason, I have two favorite children’s books. The first is Ms Wishy Washy’s Farm, by Joy Cowley, and the second is Go Away Big Green Monster, by Edward R Emberley. Both books provide opportunities for the children to repeat parts of the book, which engages them in the story. In addition, Go Away Big Green Monster gives children a sense of empowerment as they take control of sending the big green monster away
I love "Go Away Big Green Monster". The first time I saw it was at my cousin's house. She had gotten it for her daughter who was afraid of monsters. Her book came with an interactive glove where you got to make the monster then make him go away just like in the book. I think we read that book over twenty times that day. We laughed and had so much fun.
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