I’ve never been an avid reader. I like travel books, biographies, business books, magazines (do they count?!), so when I started to read to my daughter, frankly – I didn’t know what to read! I didn’t know what to buy, where to get it… the library had TOO many choices!
Recently one of my genius neighbour friends, Krista, had a great idea. For our quarterly Thursday night gab-fest, we all brought our favourite children’s books. We went in a circle talking about why we loved them. It was amazing. Krista documented each book and sent out a list. I thought I would share it with you! Even if you are a good little reader, there may be some new & highly recommended books on the list. Enjoy!
The Kissing Hand – Audrey Penn (separation, missing mommy/baby)
Peekaboo Kisses – Barney Saltberg (just for fun! Cute images, tactile)
Waner Don’t Forget – Lynn Seligman & Geraldine Mabin (funny funny book)
Paperbag Princess – Robert Munsch (girl power!)
How Dinosaurs Eat Their Food – Jane Yolen & Mark Teague (just for fun)
A Drop of Gold – Vlastavan Kampen (fun and artful)
Isla (Sequel to Abuela) – Arthur Dorros (great if you have overseas family)
I Love you The Purplest – Barbara Joosse (great when new sibling arrives)
The Quilt Makers Gift – Jeff Brumbeau (generosity, kindness, beautifully artful)
Arnie the Doughnut – Laurie Keller (just for fun!)
My Special Day – June Goldsborough (fanstastic day about big girl independence)
The Magic Friend Maker – Gladys Baker Bond (classic book about making new friends)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – Judi Barrett (fun!)
The Giving Tree – Shel Silverstein (unconditional love, mother love)
The Rohald Dahl Collection (hilarious for big kids)
Samuel’s Most Important Message – Frank Glew (be good to your environment)
Papa, Do You Love Me? – Barbara Joosse (father’s love)
Click, Clack, Moo – Cows that Type – Doreen Cronin (just for fun!)
The Borrowers – Mary Norton (amazing book for imaginative big kids)
One Fish, Two Fish, Blue Fish, Red Fish – Dr. Seuss (fun!)
Effie the Ant – Beverley Allinson (differences are OK)
Jillian Jiggs – Phoebe Gillman (fun!)
10 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Children – Shmuley (for parents)
Gurgle, Bubble, Splash – Richard Thompson (amazing: fun, imaginative)
Daddy Kisses, Mommy Hugs – Anne Gutman (classic for little ones)
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