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…
Type: board bookAges: 1-4Author: Bill Martin Jr.Illustrator: Eric Carle To sound a bit dramatic…about the only redeeming quality of this book is that it teaches colors quite clearly. 😜 Other than that, I’m not a fan…though I have read it…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-5Author: Margaret Wise BrownIllustrator: Felicia Bond *If you plan to read it aloud, just be prepared that the rhymes don’t always line up the way we wish. 🙂 Your preschoolers are sure to love this book and…
Type: picture bookAges: 3-7Author: P.D. Eastman This is a classic story most of your children will love. I say “most” as I have distinct memories of my childhood and being scared by the big machine at the end. Ha! But…
Type: picture bookAges: 2-7Author: Syd Hoff Walpole was the biggest walrus of his herd. They wanted him to be their leader, but he just wanted to have fun! The book ends with him “manning up” and taking on the responsibility.…
First, here are my thoughts on the board book version: Type: board bookAges: 0-5Author: P.D. Eastman A perfect size for little hands–this would make a great addition to your next baby shower gift. 🙂 Now for the original edition of…
Type: non-fiction picture bookAges: 6-10Author/Illustrator: Leonard Everett Fisher If you’re studying China’s part of the world in history or geography, this would make a great addition. It will bring alive the story and doesn’t take very long to read.
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