Type: chapter bookAges: 6-12Author: Dorothy Canfield Fisher I absolutely loved reading this one aloud. The long sentences were so rich and uniquely penned! More than once, I had to fight tears (happy ones!), and my children loved the overall story.…
Type: longer picture book (9 short “chapters”)Ages: 3-8Author: Arnold Lobel What a dear, wonderful uncle. I wasn’t sure where the story would go at first after the first scene of sadness (it’s kept minimal, if that’s a concern), but it…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-6Author/Illustrator: Lindsay Barrett George It’s talent that can make a book about mice cozy! This is a sweet one to read to your littles–the illustrations are my favorite part!
Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 6-12Author: Barbara GowanIllustrator: Katherine Larson There was much more to this book than I thought there would be! It’s packed with facts but remains readable. Here are some helpful links to refute the few errors: Besides…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Alyssa Satin CapucilliIllustrator: Pat Schories This is a very short book and easy to read to wiggly young ones. What’s more fun than books AND a doggie? 🙂
Type: longer picture book (with 6 short chapters)Ages: 3-7Author: Arnold Lobel I like the grasshopper’s positive attitude, creativity and ability to enjoy the beauty around him. This is a great little book.
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: Arnold Lobel This is one of Lobel’s best in my opinion. It’s a simple story but delivers its message well. His illustrations assist the story delightfully. See if your library has it!
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Tony JohnstonIllustrator: Tomie dePaola With dePaola’s unique artistic style and a sweet narrative, this is a lovely read. Admittedly, my bias (we all have them!) is that I love quilt making, but I think it’s good…
Type: picture book with “chapters”Ages: 4-8Author: Arnold Lobel It’s classified as a “Level 2 I Can Read” book. The four short chapters are separate stories and can be read in different sittings. If you’ve never read Frog and Toad books…
Type: picture bookAges: 1-7Author: Don Freeman Don’t tell me you’ve never read this to your children! I’m certain your library has a copy. 🙂 There are a handful of subsequent Corduroy books out there, too, if your children fall in…
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