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These kids books are family favorites

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We have 3 children from elementary to middle school age and they have enjoyed reading every single one of these books at different ages….and many on repeat! I hope you enjoy or that they give you some inspiration!
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Babies Ages 0-2

 
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We absolutely still read this book, and the pictures are gorgeous in this book!
The Napping House Board Book
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I love the rhyme and flow of Sandra Boynton books. The images are simple and sweet
Belly Button Book (Boynton on Board)
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Your littlest ones will love the pictures and the flaps in this book
Dear Zoo: Rod Campbell: 9781509820351 - Books
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Beautiful pictures and the rhymes in this books are so much fun! It will leave you wanting to eat a bowl of berries!
Jamberry - Bruce Degen, Bruce Degen: Books
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Toddlers Ages 3-4

 
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This doggy is so bad, but he learns his lesson each book!
Pig the Pug - Aaron Blabey
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My kids just laugh and laugh at this tongue twister book!
The Wonky Donkey
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This is an interactive book that will have you turning the book right, left and upside down!
Press Here (Herve Tullet): 8601415887617 - Books
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We read this book over and over and still talk about some of the pages! Our favorite “It is not time for fun, it is time for bed.”
Go, Dog. Go! - P. D. Eastman: Books
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A classic! The rhymes in a Dr. Seuss book are classic!
The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss: Books

PreSchool Ages 4-5

 
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My daughter just laughs at all the bad things this kitty does!
Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
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I absolutely love the graphics of this classic book- so beautiful!
Fancy Nancy Books by Jane O'Connor & Robin P. Glasser
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This book is so cute and funny…as any kids book with BUMS in it would be!
Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas
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These are fabulous good clean learning and teaching books
The Berenstain Bears: Books
 
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We have read this cover to cover with all of my kids and they all loved and remembered different stories!
The Beginner's Bible
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We love the lessons from the Egg and other books of this series
The Good Egg: Easter & Springtime Book
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I can't even tell you how many times we have read this book!
Pinkalicious & Peterrific . Home
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Lower Elementary Grade K-2

 
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This author has such a knack for telling stories through Junie's eyes - she is a hoot!
Junie B. Jones
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I love that you can read book after book of Stanley's adventures!
The Flat Stanley Collection Box Set
 
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This makes you think of your crayons in a whole new light!
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
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These are must reads for those beginner readers
A Narwhal and Jelly Book Series
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We have read all of these books with all 3 of our children and each one has loved a different one!
Elephant & Piggie: The Complete Collection
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Upper Elementary Grade 3-5

 
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This is such a beautiful series - almost like a choose your own adventure!
Magic Tree House
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These books are a combination of a story and fun facts - we love them!
Browse The Magic School Bus Series | The Scholastic Parent Store
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This is such a beautiful classic and your kids will love the movie even more after reading this!
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
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My children loved this classic telling of spooky characters - great to read near Halloween!
The Witches by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
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The I Survived series is so good to really put perspective on historical events
The I SURVIVED Series
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My kids love these books as they have pictures, but also simple text. It is the perfect combination - not quite a graphic novel.
The Wimpy Kid Series · Books
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Middle School Grade 6-8

 
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These are fun books to read aloud as a whole family for elementary age kiddos
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
 
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This is such a fun series - a little mystery and fun in each book!
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
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A great series for kids who like fantasy books
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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A classic! I love the rich character development in these books
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
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