Trying to get things down Connor style

When Connor is trying to reach something that he wants (not necessarily needs or is on the approved list by me), he has an intuitive approach. As an fyi, the items he is trying to reach are on the couch. On this day, he wanted this book. Generally books are fine but this one is not "toddler" friendly (has pages that rip and tear).

So, his first step is to reach out and grab the pillow and throw it to the ground. When that doesn't work and after some whiny and grunty noises, he starts banging on the couch in what I can only assume is his master plan that it will just roll to him. To date, the banging hasn't worked for him but it is so nice to see his desire to reach things. This often leads to tears and I try to reassure him why he can't have the book that can tear or generally the electronics but it doesn't stop him from repeating his plan.