The Best Book

We showed this book once before... it made it into Buby's hospital bag.
It's STILL his go-to book! A major marvel in Buby Land where toddler tires of everything at lightening speed. It's the perfect size for him to tote all around the house. We read it together before bed last night and again early this morning. As I say the body parts, Buby points to them on both of us with a big proud grin. "God Bless Me" by Helen Haidle {with illustrations by Susan
Banta} is such a sweet book geared to the 4 and under set. Given it's longevity
in Buby Land, it's definitely worth an excerpt. Even without the wonderful illustrations, it makes for a fun and easy-to-memorize bedtime prayer.

God bless my eyes. They help me see. I like to watch the bumblebees.
God bless my ears. I love to hear. The trumpets blowing loud and clear.
God bless my lips. God bless my nose. I kiss my mommy and smell the rose.
God bless my mouth. It opens wide so lots of berries fit inside.
God bless my teeth. God bless my tongue. I chew my tasty food--it's fun!
God bless my hands that clap, clap, clap. And bless the toes I tap, tap, tap!
God bless the fingers on each hand. I'll build a castle in the sand.
God bless my arms. I reach up high. I'll hug you tight and wave good-bye.
God bless my feet. They help me run. I hop and skip out in the sun.
God bless my voice--I sing and pray, and thank my God for each new day.