Books That Both Kids and Parents Will Love
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Books Don't Have To Be Educational
Do you get tired of hearing about "educational" books and how reading to your kids is so important to their development? I do.
We all know how essential reading is but what about for pure entertainment? Instead of TV, why not read a GREAT story to your little ones just for the pure fun of it? No life lessons, no critical thinking skills, no emphasis on education, just for FUN!!!!!
We all know how essential reading is but what about for pure entertainment? Instead of TV, why not read a GREAT story to your little ones just for the pure fun of it? No life lessons, no critical thinking skills, no emphasis on education, just for FUN!!!!!
Contents at a Glance
Mommie's Learnin's of Importance.
About Me
My kiddos are almost 3, 5 1/2, 9, and 12 1/2. I have read close to EVERY popular kids' book on the market. Classics, new stuff, educational stuff, religious stuff, developmental stuff, literary stuff, fun stuff, and everything in between.I've homeschooled and charter schooled. I've freaked out that the kids don't speak a third or fourth language already. Or composed their own piano concertos.
I've learned how to relax. I've learned that shoving stuff in to thier little brains all of the time is not the best way to raise a healthy and happy human being.
I've learned that competition isn't everything.
Most importantly, I've learned that it's OK to just be silly. Or goofy. Or irreverant. Or spontaneous. Sometimes.
Every single time I try to search online for great new kids' books, guess what I find? Loads of stuff on teaching them morality, or science, or classical literature, or another language. Sites about raising early, independent readers.
Um, did I miss something?
Why can't we just read for fun? A funny story just for enjoyment. Just for a laugh? A story with no pressure of sounding out words or pointing to the group of 7 balls. An ending with no "what is the moral of this story".
We let our kids watch movies and TV shows for fun sometimes, don't we? Then why is it that all of the reading material we share with them has to have a point? Not only that, but a serious point. Reading is serious business after all.
I say HOGWASH!!! Let's open up a good book just to enjoy the moment together. No lessons, just fun.
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Olivia!!!
Olivia (Caldecott Honor Book)
Amazon Price: $8.91 (as of 02/14/2012)
The volume that started it all!
May I Present........
OLIVIA!Funny, way too smart, and maybe a teensy bit precocious, Olivia is a little big with a BIG imagination. I've been in love with Olivia since the very first time I picked up the original when my oldest daughter was younger. Ever since, our whole family eagerly anticipates Ian Falconer's next release. Olivia is addicting. Parents can read this great stories over and over and still be just as amused and entertained as their kiddos. She never gets old.
Other Olivia Books by Ian Falconer
Olivia's Television Debut!!
“When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food. -Erasmus”
The Classics
Oldies but goodies
These all-time favorites NEVER go out of style.
GIFTS
Fun children's books make great gifts for grandparents, babysitters, teachers, and more!
Read For The Fun Of It
The Classics
Curious George - Books - The Complete Adventures of Curious George Special Collector's Edition
From: Ty's Toy Box
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MOOOOOOOOO
My ALL TIME favorite book to read to my kiddos!
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Amazon Price: $6.76 (as of 02/14/2012)
Crack Your Kids Up
And entertain yourself while you do it
Click Clack..........MOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!The first time we read this, I was laughing too hard to make it all of the way through. You need to read this one - Duck is brilliant. Manipulative and sneaky, but brilliant. If only my livestock were as entertaining as these guys!
And you'll never look at an electric blanket the same way......
From the author of Moooooo
Worth The Money
Libraries are a great place to discover fun, new stories to share. Don't forget to ask the librarian for recommendations. The books on this lens are worth purchasing, though. You'll want to read these with your kids again and again and again.
A Great Series for Young Adults
Take a look at this lens written by a young fan!!
“Outside of a dog, a book is your best friend, inside of a dog, it's too dark to read -Groucho Marx”
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Take-Out
Keep a tote bag with a few good books in the car. You never know when you're going to get stuck in traffic or end up waiting in an office or at the DMV. They come in really, really, handy - even for the tiniest tots.
Take your books with you
More Titles Just For Fun
Great Book Resources Online
- Children's Books Forever
- A wonderful site with free downloads of popular books for kids.
A Little More Squidoo Just For You!
“I was reading a book...'the history of glue' - I couldn't put it down. -Tim Vine”
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SnoopyGirl1
Apr 13, 2010 @ 3:13 pm | delete
- I am all about the funny books. I absolutely love these two series: Minnie and Moo and Skippyjon Jones. Both of them keep us laughing hysterically. I also enjoy classics like the Frog and Toad series. Thanks for sharing your favs! 5*
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TheLetterOpener Mar 30, 2010 @ 1:42 pm | delete
- I like this lens! The cat and the hat is one of my all time favorite books!
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ChrissLJ
Dec 24, 2009 @ 8:30 pm | delete
- The Pigeon books by Mo Willems have to be one of my absolute favorites. Plus the author is so great about promoting literacy programs and getting books in the hands of ALL children. I'm such a Pigeon fanatic that I subscribe to both his blog and Twitter feed. Who could get through their day without knowing Pigeon's new antics on trying to drive the bus?
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AMB1
Sep 16, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
- Great lens! You've got some of my favorites on here and some new ones to try. Have you seen lookybook? Allows you to flip through picture books online - really cool.
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Lisa-Marie-Mary
Sep 14, 2008 @ 12:50 pm | delete
- I absolutely LOVE this lens and I totally agree with you about letting reading be FUN!! Great job! Five stars and lensrolled!
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