Ariel reads Corduroy

Ariel likes to read. In fact, Corduroy (Corroy) is his current favorite book. He will command "read it" and "more," and especially likes real stories with good pictures and an actual plot. Although most people don't think a 21 month old can stay focused for the whole story, Ariel can!

This is how Ariel reads the book:

First, we have to look at the frontispiece, where there is a hot air balloon. Ariel notes: "laloon." Next page is just a picture of green overalls. Ariel's comment: "Corroy, hehehe." The story begins:

"Corroy" (pointing to Corduroy on the shelf). Turns page.

"Ani" (me), pointing to the little boy on the rocking horse. Turns page.

"Mommy," pointing to Lisa's mommy on the page. Turns page, and Ariel starts saying "oh no" now, as Corduroy slips off the shelf to look for his button.

As soon as he climbs up onto the bed to pull off his button (and land with a crash), this is what Ariel narrates: "Oh no! pull! Oh no, brokee. Oh no! Boom! Crash. Corroy."

He giggles at Corduroy's ears poking up from under the covers and then remarks again "Mommy" and "hug" at the end of the story.

And that's really the gist of it: "Corroy, mommy. Pull. Oh no, broken, crash. Hug."