It's no secret that we love our books in this house. Mo Willems is a favorite bedtime writer-illustrator of ours, with his crazy stories such as 'Don't let the pigeon drive the bus' and 'There's a bird on your head.' While playing around with some of my craft things, the girls came up with a game where they clipped my faux-birds onto their heads and then laughed at the idea that the birds might bring a mate, build a nest and lay eggs (as happens in the book).
It's so rewarding to know that reading is making a difference, and that simple ideas can have a big impact. Sure, having a pretend bird on your head might not be a qualification many employers will be looking for in future job interviews, but I'm a big believer that the best attributes you can pass onto your children are curiosity, imagination and creativity... but then I'm a crafter so I'm biased!
Next time you're looking for a dress-up idea; go to your bookshelf (real or digital) for inspiration. Pick out a favorite book and have a look through; I'll bet that with a little creativity, you can create a costume that's quirky and original!
