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Beautiful Books to Read to Your Kids
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items Develop those little brains! Here's a list of great books that you can read to your little ones and they can start reading for themselves
These books are great for slightly older kids, especially those who are beginning to read on their own. They are funny and they introduce the concept that words don't always have strictly set meanings. The chaos that ensues when Amelia takes her inst...
Amelia Bedelia
These books are a world of exploration for your little ones - the stories are fun and funny and the intricate illustrations will ensure you can read these books again and again and always find new things to see. This may be the most memorable book of...
Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever!
One of the lesser known of Seuss's stories, it is still a charmer. A full fairy tale style story it is recommended for kids 3-8, great to read to smaller kids and as an early reader for those learning.
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Perhaps the most classic children's book ever. No children's bookshelf should find this one missing. Great for kids of a wide age range - read to the little ones and a good learner for older kids.
Where the Wild Things Are - Caldecott Winner
A lovely, serene picture book to read with the little ones. Small ones will be captivated by the bright bold pictures. Recommended for ages 2+.
The Snowy Day
Fun and funny, very approachable poetry. Great for reading to smaller kids and as a reading learner for older kids. Recommended for 4+
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
Rashomon for the kiddies- a fun introduction to how the same thing may seem from different perspectives. Recommended for ages 2-4
They All Saw a Cat (Brendan Wenzel)
Simple but beautifully illustrated. Based on a song of the same title. Recommended for 2+
Still This Love Goes On
Even toys deserve a loving home. A classic tale with a lovely ending. Recommended for ages 3 to 7. Older kids can use this a beginning reader.
Corduroy
All the classic nursery rhymes and more you probably don't know, illustrated at the turn of the century in lavish Art Deco style. This is the most beautiful Mother Goose I've seen. All ages.
The Real Mother Goose
A little bed time drama-llama. Cute and funny and reassuring to little ones. Recommended for ages 2-5.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
A little slice of life in the big city and a lesson in not judging someone by their looks. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (Lyle the Crocodile)
The lavishly illustrated tale of a young man's journey from Japan to the US and back. Suitable for ages 5-9. Read to younger kids, an early reader for older children.
Grandfather's Journey: A Caldecott Award Winner
Everyone has a bad day now and then. A great way to help kids learn how to handle feeling cranky. Recommended for ages 2-8.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible Day
A beautifully illustrated and understated story of a somewhat bygone era. Recommended for ages 5-7
Town Is by the Sea
Based on an ancient Mexican folk tale and gorgeously illustrated. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Ancient Night