Mommy, May I Hug the Fishes?

I have read this book to all of my kids over the past few years and the older ones still enjoy listening to the story. They love to participate by calling out , "No, No, No", or "Yes, Yes, Yes". We love all of Crystal Bowman's books.

This is the only book in my son's collection that he allows me to read each word on every page. The pages are illustrated with bright colors and cleverly drawn characters, the text rhymes and it offers a quasi-question and answer format. I read the questions, "Mommy may I..." and my son gleefully answers, "No! No! No!" or "Yes! Yes! Yes!" when it's time to answer. The questions presented in the book center around events that happen in or around your home (playing with the fish, helping bake, crossing the street alone, playing outside, etc.) and Mommy's answers clearly explain why the child may or may not do as requested. This is a delightful book with a subtle attempt to keep your child safe.