Toddler books

This morning my husband ran to the nearby branch library to get a couple of DVDs. (Yes, he does read profusely, but as we are preparing to move, he decided he needed something to use as a "relaxation" object later today.) He really surprised me when he brought back a stack of children's books (mostly toddler and early picture books) for my grandson. Hubby knows that I am babysitting this energetic 3-year-old this evening, so he took it upon himself to select some books that I could read to the tot. Just a few evenings ago I was discussing with Husband the abundance of research that overwhelmingly proves the benefits of reading to young children--not that my husband didn't already believe in the benefits of reading). Naturally, when I babysit my grandchildren, I take a supply of books to share with them. I had not had time to go to the library to get a new stash for tonight and figured my grandson would not mind hearing the same stories again tonight that he heard last week. I am thrilled, however, to know that my husband--a man who himself never had any children and who is not particularly comfortable around very young children--took it upon himself to make sure my grandson has a fresh supply of books for this evening's visit. His action is a way not only into my grandson's heart, but also deeper into mine! I consider his action one of true love.