Downton Abbey Baby?

If you have read my other blog you will know that I recently jumped on the Downton Abbey bandwagon.  I rushed through the first two seasons, trying to finish season two before PBS took it down.  (Watch here! Free until March 6.)


I have now joined the sad ranks of billions of fans who aren't quite sure what to do with themselves until the next season.  Thankfully, Jennifer Adams has provided a quick fix.  My good book buddy Mas, who I think is now your good book buddy since you hear about her often (I swear if she starts a book blog I will be out of business) sent me an email with my solution.  For those of you who adore Downton Abbey, Jane Austen, the Brontes, and other classics, I offer you Little Miss Austen: Pride & Prejudice: A counting primer.  This board book (aka book for babies) boasts the fabulous illustrations of Alison Oliver.  Your little one will be prepped and ready for English drama and he or she will know how to count!

2 rich gentlemen

5 sisters

Not into Jane Austen?  Have no fear!  Oliver and Adams have also written four other board books.  Check out Romeo & Juliet: A counting primer, Jane Eyre: A counting primer, and (of course!) Alice in Wonderland: A color primer.  For those of you in the LA area, I know for sure that Skylight Books has all four in stock!