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Children's Books that inspire imagination

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A great list of children's books that can be read and enjoyed by all young and old. Books bring joy to all who read them. I've recently started reading to my son and cannot get enough of how much joy it brings him to see the colors on the page and he...
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Classic Children's books

Books that are well known and are worth having in any classic children's story collection. I grew up reading these and I'm sure future generations will continue to enjoy reading some of these classic tales.

 
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A great read for young and old! Creative storytelling. A known classic.
Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner a book by Maurice Sendak
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One of the first books I ever read! A classic. I have pictures of me reading this as a child.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar a book by Eric Carle
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From the doctor himself! Just one of many of his great published works. No one can rhyme like Dr Seuss
The Cat in the Hat a book by Dr Seuss
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For those with a great imagination. A book I didn't discover until much later in life.
The BFG a book by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, and Quentin Blake
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A classic story of a little orphan girl who was a little shorter than the others. I remember watching this as a show when I was little.
Matilda a book by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, and Quentin Blake
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I spent many hours enjoying these books as a kid. I did manage to find him but he will always be known to me as Wally here in Australia.
Where's Waldo? a book by Martin Handford
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The fun and loveable dog - Spot!
Where's Spot? a book by Eric Hill and Eric Hill
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Another classic book I can recall from my own childhood. Hard not to have fun reading this one.
Who Sank the Boat?
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Stand out books - Worth noting

These are books that either serve a purpose as in gift giving, or are worth a special mention. Not necessarily classic children's books that many have heard of. Some of my Son's favorite stories are in this section.

 
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A great fathers day gift idea. Hooray Heroes also have books for other occasions. I personally bought my wife a book for her first mothers day and she loved it. Something she will cherish forever. These books are customizable which is great. I highly...
Personalised Dad Book - Hooray Heroes
 
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Bluey is a beloved kids show that has captured the imagination of not only my son, but myself and my wife as well. The story telling is amazing both on screen and in writing. We try to read every night. Bluey is one of my son's favorite books! Always...
Bluey
 
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A fun read. Great illustrations that capture my son's attention every time. Enjoyable storytelling and a nice yet simple message. Not a classic but a new favorite at story time in my household.
Giraffes Can't Dance
 
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Eek! Two stories in one book about two Emu's. Edwina is one, and Edward is two. Striking art work and just the right amount of words on each page to keep my son engaged.
Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles - Book
 
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Peppa pig is a another fun read that we often go back to again and again. Bold colors and lot's of snorting make it a fun read. A few chuckles can be heard in our house when Peppa Pig is being brought to life come story time.
Peppa Pig: Peppa at the Beach - 9780241347034
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Now this book is a heap of fun to read. It is also very hard not to start singing. Comes with it's own recorded song you can easily find online to sing along with. Cheeky yet funny.
The Wonky Donkey Board Book + Song