In light of Barnes and Noble’s recent decision to serve
alcohol in its stores, I created a list of wine and picture book pairings. And
by “wine” I mean any alcohol really, because I don’t know that much about wine. After all, parents usually read to their kids at bedtime, so what’s wrong with
a little nightcap to take the edge off?
(1) Good Night Moon & Merlot – Because honestly half way
through either one, I feel drowsy.
(2) Any OLIVIA book & a handle of Vodka – These books are
long so … you know… better come prepared.
(3) I Am a Bunny & Port – The cozy warmth of the dessert
wine brings out the cuddliness of the main character. Warning: Both of these
things will make you want a bunny, like at a Lennie-pet-the-rabbits kind of
level.
(4) Where the Wild Things Are & four shots of Patron – Also
known as “Things Mommy and Daddy Did Before The Baby,” this bold match up provides a wonderfully weird and wild experience
that you won’t remember
(5) Go the F**k to Sleep & a crisp Pinot Gris – I love
both of these things, so this one’s a no brainer.
(6) A Ball for Daisy & a Martini – Hey, it’s 8’o’clock
at night after you worked all friggin’ day and your four year old, after loosing
her blanket for an hour, and refusing to brush her teeth because the toothpaste
all of sudden tastes “funny,” now demands that you make up a brand new, hilarious
and – of course - loooong story to accompany the images from this wordless picture
book. Oh and there HAS to be a princess in it. Yea. You’re gonna need a stiff
drink.
(7) The Watermelon Seed & Chardonnay – This simple summer-y
coupling will leave you smiling, even if you have to read the book over and
over (which you would even sober because it’s an AWESOME book).
(8) All the Elephant and Piggie Books & a six pack of
Corona – Mo Willems recently ended this series so by the end of the last book,
and the last beer, you’ll be teary eyed with the memories of the “good times.” Don’t
forget the limes.
(9) Hypnosis Harry & Diet Coke – Honestly this one’s a
shameless plug because I wrote Hypnosis Harry, and I pretty much live off of
Diet Coke. Toss in a donut and we’re basically the same person.
(10) Any Book & Champagne – Why champagne? Because you read to your kids, which officially makes them better little humans. And
that‘s worth a glass of bubbly. So celebrate, books open and bottoms up!
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