Most Favorite Childrens Books
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As a mom of two boys, I have found those books hard to find, and so wanted to share with other parents or grandparents. Whether you are looking for a good book worth adding to your library, or as a gift to that special some one, this page will provide ideas and summaries for some of the most favored books by all children - not just mine!
My criteria for a book to make it online here is this: it must be a book loved by both children and both parents, even when read four times a day for two weeks straight! It must make the children smile or giggle, and must be one I would consider investing my money into.
Criteria to make it on this lens:
"It must be a book loved by both children and both parents, even when read four times a day for two weeks straight..."
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Llama Llama Red Pajama
by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Amazon Price: $7.86 (as of 05/30/2012)
With enjoyable rhyming and adorable pictures, this book illustrates a common fear a child has when their mommy leaves the room and dark settles in. This charming book will become a favorite in your childs' library and a perfect gift for any child.
We picked this book up off our library's "100 books to read before Kindergarten" shelf - and it quickly became the first book that climbed onto my lap before bedtime!
What is yours and your child's favorite book?
Cars, Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry
The pigs are off to the beach for a picnic but Din more...2 points
Dog by Matthew Van Fleet
From the creator of the #1 New York Times bestsellerTails more...1 point
Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings
Including 12 New Poems! If you are a dreamer, come more...0 points
A Light in the Attic
Last night while I lay thinking here Some Whatifs crawled more...0 points
Monkey and Me
by Emily Gravett
Monkey and Me
Amazon Price: $8.97 (as of 05/30/2012)
A cute book where a girl and her toy monkey pretend and act out different monkeys, leaving your child guessing what the next page holds. Whether your child likes to sit quietly and watch the simple and enjoyable drawings, or leaping around the floor, imitating the animal as well, they will be begging you to read it over and over again!
My one year old and three year old sons want me to read it over and over again. A very simple book, I imagine it a good book for a beginner reader to read.
Blogging about the best childrens books...
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Vehicles Ultimate Sticker Collection
Ultimate Sticker Collection: Vehicles (ULTIMATE STICKER COLLECTIONS)
Amazon Price: $23.84 (as of 05/30/2012)
Not a story to read, but over 100 pages of stickers, places to match stickers, and extra stickers, this book entertained my 3 year old for ages!
More Ultimate Sticker Books with over 80 pages!
Harold and the Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson
A classic childrens book that is a must have for any library, I appreciate that it is a longer book to introduce my three year old son to enjoy larger books - which he does in this case, with great interest!
Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)
Amazon Price: $2.59 (as of 05/30/2012)
Check it out at the library!
Often you can order books on-line from your library. Look up your local library's website and order these titles to preview them!
Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
"Each word has been carefully chosen and the simplicity of the language is quite deceptive."
Where the Wild Things Are 50th Anniversary Edition (rpkg)
Amazon Price: $9.94 (as of 05/30/2012)
Favorite Collection of Stories
Do you have a favorite book with multiple stories in it? We would love to hear about it!
The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury: Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud by Janet Schulman
Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for more...2 points
Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever! (Giant Little Golden Book)
This storybook is a collection of entertaining sto more...2 points
The Golden Book of Fairy Tales (Golden Classics)
Originally published in 1958, this book contains a more...1 point
The Children's Treasury of Virtues by William J. Bennett
In The Children's Book of Virtues, William J. Bennett more...1 point
You Read to Me & I'll Read to You: Stories to Share from the 20th Century
An anthology with sure-fire appeal for children who more...1 point
Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales by Beatrix Potter
This complete and unabridged collection contains a more...1 point
The Complete Adventures of Curious George by H. A. Rey
"This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a more...1 point
Your Favorite Seuss: A Baker's Dozen by the One and Only Dr. Seuss by Dr. Seuss
From his very first book to his very last book, here more...1 point
Your Favorite Seuss (58 Volume Set) by Dr. Seuss
In this Amazon exclusive, order a complete Dr. Seu more...0 points
Check out your local secondhand bookstore!
Quite often they have older versions of the same book for cheap, or they can look for a specific title you are wanting!
Love You Forever
by Robert Munsch
Love You Forever
Amazon Price: $8.86 (as of 05/30/2012)
This is a story about a mothers love, who sings and rocks her sleeping baby "I'll love you forever, I'll love you for always, As long as I'm living, My baby you'll be." She continues this tradition as he grows into a mischievious 2 year old, and hits each stage in his life - a 9 year old, a teenager, and continues as he grows into a man and moves across town. This loving story will leave you slightly teary, and your child will love the illustrations as he relates to each scene.
You can also listen to many of Robert Munsch's stories online for free. His lively retelling of his stories will have your entire family spellbound.
More loved stories by Robert Munsch
Tell me your thoughts and I'll lend you my ear!
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EagleScoutMom
Jun 5, 2009 @ 11:04 pm | delete
- I used to be a pre-school daycare provider for 13 years so this topic is close to my heart ! Great lens .... my favorite (and highly recommended) pre-k books are: 'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom', 'Are You My Mother', 'Spooky Old Tree' (Berenstain Bears), 'Oh, The Places You'll Go', The 'Little Bear' Series, the 'Franklin the Turtle' Series, and so many more. Have fun reading to your little one - they will be grown before you know it! (My son is 21 already - "sad sigh" ! ) I will lensroll yours with my lens on the new Kindle ebook reader. http://www.squidoo.com/KindleDXRevolution Thanks !!
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Jimmie
May 13, 2009 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- Great recommendations! I'm impressed with your work, and I've joined your fanclub! Keep making lenses!
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dyharris
May 10, 2009 @ 3:36 pm | delete
- nice lens!
check out my lens on children books at www.squidoo.com/dyharris
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Child_Health
Mar 21, 2009 @ 9:45 pm | delete
- This is a very nice lens. You share a lot of wonderful children's books here. I'd love it if you'd stop by my lens and say hello when you get the chance.
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gozergirl
Mar 12, 2009 @ 8:29 am | delete
- Lots of good memories, what a great lens!
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