Homemade Books

So, one of my many OBSESSIONS is Children's Books.  I collect them and rarely buy something as often as I do, Children Books.  I have passed on my love for books to my perfect daughter, Bella.  She loves reading.  Our day revolves around books and fun themes that coordinate with books we are reading. 

One of my favorite authors (there are so many that I can't pick just one) is, Dr. Seuss.  Of course, I love Dr. Seuss right?  Anyway, one of my favorite books that is from my Dr. Seuss Collection is The Foot Book.  I still read Bella the same book I read over and over as a child.  It even has my name and phone number in it (just in case someone found it and wanted to return it to me...hehe). 

We were studying the letter "O" (I can't wait to finish all the letters and blog about our mini-lessons we have been doing with each letter, stay tuned for that) and I ran out of books that began with the letter "O" so I started reading books that had a lot of "O"s in them.  When we got to The Foot Book, I felt like it would be super fun to make our own book as a family.  Bella LOVED it and actually the whole family got in on the fun. 

Please look over our book and try to make one with your family too.  It really was easy and SOOOO much fun. 

First, it's important to map out how your book is going to read.  Then, time to start the fun :) 

I thought it was easiest to do all the footprints and then organize the book in order while they dry.  Adding details and making it pretty was my favorite part.  Well, actually it was all really fun. 

She kept saying it tickled. 

Everyone had to do it....EVEN HOMER our Bassett Hound

Bella brought him over for us.  However, it was a family job to do the footprint. 

Don't worry, he got a treat after the ordeal for such good behavior. 

After the prints were completed and I began organizing the pages, Bella did her magic on the cover.  Our cover was made with a paper bag that I cut to size. 

Here is our Final Copy!

There are several ways to make a simple book like this.  I just punched two holes in the left side and tied a black ribbon to hold everything together.  I had all the supplies to make this at home but if you are looking, I know it can be found at the Dollar Store for a grand total of under $5. 

Please, let me know what you think and post pictures from your fun.  I can't wait to make more books and keep them for Bella to look through for years and endless memories!!!!