You see, Aunt Coco is an avid reader who has showered my children with books ever since they were babies. We probably have one of the most comprehensive children's book collections in the county. It is these books that have heavily influenced my boys in the most unusual ways.
After reading “Smelly Socks,” a funny book about a girl who refuses to take off her much loved socks, Gino, my five-year-old, has made wearing the same pair of socks a sport. I really didn't notice it at first. Then it became very obvious after wearing the same socks for several days. I convinced him to wear a fresh pair. He was agreeable, but secretly stashed his stinky ones under his bed. Well it worked for a while until the entire family began to pick up on the scent. Now, this has become an ongoing game of hide and reek.
On the other hand, my youngest son's book induced obsession is more structural. After reading the book ”Not A Box,” about a rabbit who's vivid imagination doesn't see a cardboard box but an adventure, Nick, my four-year-old, convinced me to hand over some rather large boxes so he could create a house for his friend Jingle Bear. Well, it's been three months and the house has grown into a Hearst Castle for bears. It's taking over Nick's room and I'm having a hard time persuading him to downsize this mansion.
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not a book burner by any means. But, I would like to take a torch to a certain pair of smelly socks and a bunch of boxes.
This is just a couple of wacky ways that books have influence my boys.
What nutty notable ways have books influenced your kids?
P.S. Everyone should have an Aunt Coco.