In honor of National Children's Book Week I'd like to share a list of the most read children's books here at our house.1.
Animals dancing, fast rhyming beat make reading this book a wonderful treat!2.
Princesses (little girls) ROCK!3.
Some girls like more bling than others. Fancy Nancy will remind you of at least one girl you know who likes to take dressing up, decorating, eating, etc. one step farther.4.
The best thing about this book. . . mom (me) really does go and jump on the bed!5.
Classics like this are always a hit.6.
My favorite illustration is the mouse when he's thirsty. Reminds me of my kids.7.
This rebus read-along gets everyone involved.8.
What happens when you eat too many pink cupcakes? This was an instant hit with Cookie whose favorite color is pink.9.
This one's fun to sing as you read the book.10.
By far, Mr. Ferrero Rocher's favorite book to read to the kids. Who can pass up the pig using his pneumatic drill or dynamite in his attempts to get the wolves?11.
We LOVE when the bookmobile comes to our house every other week. This rhyming story tells what happens when the bookmobile visits the zoo. My girls have this one memorized!And finally, two of our favorite read-alouds:
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Written by the author of Pollyanna, this book is delightful. Mr. Ferrero Rocher couldn't stand to wait anymore after we read a few chapters every night for three days. He stayed up late reading the rest of the book himself.13.
Someone seriously needs to make a movie about this book. Like the Little House on the Prairie series, Little Britches is a true story of life in the west for Ralph Moody as he was growing up. Great, great book that boys especially will love!Take the time this week to snuggle on the couch reading books to your children no matter what age they are. It builds wonderful memories and strong bonds. For terrific ideas to encourage reading for children of any age visit Scribbit's posts here and here.
What books are favorites amongst the children at your house?
Those look like great books. I wish my kids were younger... But we have read-- and own-- the entire series of "Little Britches."
ReplyDeleteSome good choices of books. My children are all older now, but I do provide part time care to a little girl. Maybe I will check out some of these books for her.
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ReplyDeleteRe: Barnyard Dance, one of my kids seems to get a copy of it every birthday or Christmas. I think its a pretty universal favorite, because everyone buys it for us! My favorite of hers is the Going to Bed Book.
Sigh, how I miss this time with my kids. One of my youngest is now devouring the Harry Potter Series for the umpteenth time lol You've stirred up a lot of special memories for me. Thanks!
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I love Goodnight Moon!
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It's nice to know the 3 Little Pigs are still going strong!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves the monkeys jumping on the bed book, she sings it even!
ReplyDeleteI am going to keep this book list in mind so next time we'll go to the bookshop, I'll grab a copy or two.
ReplyDeleteWish I could grab a bunch of kids to read to so I have an excuse to buy these books... especially Just David. Seems very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of children's books, but some of these look as if they were after my time (well, not "Good Night, Moon," though I love "The Runaway Bunny" much more...) I sometimes buy children's books for myself, so I'll keep these in mind!
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I need to find #10! The big bad pig! LOL sounds funny.
ReplyDeleteI liked the Give a mouse a cookie book one time, after that it annoys me.
I have a 6 year old boy and I have never heard of Just David and Little Britches...I am going to look for those at the library today! We read The Happy Hollister which is series from the 1950's and he loves those. Thanks for the great ideas!
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We only have Goodnight Moon from that list. But we have a couple from the same author as #1. :) Great list!
ReplyDeleteThese are great selections of books. My children love #5 and #6. Love all the great referrals, I'll have to go check them out for my kids who really enjoy reading.
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These are some of our favorites as well!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love children's books! So many delightful books and illustrations!
ReplyDeleteI will have to check these out. I love children's books for their illustrations and cookbooks for the food photos. Because as long as the pictures are amazing, I can make up my own story to go with them if I don't like what's been written.
ReplyDeleteOh, Barnyard Dance is a favorite in this house...and is memorized! I love Boyton's books.
ReplyDeleteGreat books :)
ReplyDeleteThese books actually inspired me into the career I have now.
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Been a long, long time since I've read any children's books. I do remember The Pokey Little Puppy. Does that count?
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I agree with you on Little Britches, it's a classic. My grandfather a couple months ago asked if I'd ever read it and he said he remembered reading it to my father when he was a child. I'd never heard my gradfather mention a book outside of Louis Lamour. :)
ReplyDeleteI love childrens books! The art work is great. The stories are sweet. I have read about half of your list. Little Britches - I am going to check out. I love Little House on the Prairie!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you like any grown-up books???
ReplyDeleteNo Suess or Silverstein? those are favorites in our household :)
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