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Girls like this: Uzo Aduba gave fans a sneak peek into her cherished nighttime ritual with her daughter. Content of this-really good for the Internet! The two-time Emmy Award-winner shared a video of herself reading an interactive bedtime story to her daughter, making sounds and funny faces that sent the little mami into fits of laughter.
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Aduba was describing clouds, the sun, a little puppy, and a roaring lion, while her child followed the story with unrestrained delight. The “Orange Is The New Black” actress shared that in their household, usually, three books are read before going to bed, with interactive stories only once winning her number-one spot. Then she asked her followers, “Any books you recommend to settle your little ones before sleep?”
The comment section was soon swarming with parents and guardians sharing the best book choices that worked for them during the dawn. One talked about the old-time classics, Goodnight Moon, and Corduroy, but immediately the kids were old and the memories of reading those books to them were very dear. Another responded with the Japanese book Hanna’s Night by Komako Sakai, labeling it somewhat of a treasure they have read countless times to a toddler they babysat for.
Many shouted out for Eric Carle, which some parents highly handpicked From Head To Toe as a great interactive choice also. The spirit amongst the responses gave a good view into the widely shared plight and joy of bedtime stories. Even those without kids jumped into the fray with one simply gushing, Adaiba my Adaiba. You are perfect in every way. So, beyond her acting talent, Aduba totally has charm.
What made Aduba’s video even more special was the fact that it was meant to be more than just an acting showcase-it was genuine bonding. The way she pulled her daughter into the storytelling, pausing for her reactions, encouraging her participation, illustrated storytelling as a bonding experience. She didn’t specify in the video which book she was reading, but the playful presentation-lion roars and butterfly flutters-was a pretty sound argument for why her daughter wants more of these.
More than a simple way to calm down, bedtime stories fuel the imagination of parents and kids alike, teaching language and instilling memories that will be cherished forever. With her words, she gave a gentle nudge to fellow parents with a plethora of new readalongs to explore. The right book can make screaming drudgery into fun, whether it be Sandra Boynton with her rhythmic rhymes or Jan Brett with her awe-inspiring illustrations.
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Sidebar, yes, someone had asked if that little voice responding from somewhere in the background was really the tiny version of the actress herself. And we are well inclined to answer yes because if anything is proven here, it is that warmth and expressiveness run in the family of this actress.
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