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Excellent Children’s Books
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items These are books that we love! We = me, my family, former students, and more. Good list to check for a gift idea, for something new, maybe even to go to the library and find! Please note: just because I put a book in a certain age range, that doesn’t ...
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Baby and Toddler
Preschoolers
6-10 years old
Baby and Toddler
Indestructibles books are so cool! They are waterproof, easy to wash (even in the dishwasher!), and super hard to tear. Perfect for babies and toddlers to explore a book on their own without it being destroyed.
Indestructibles: Love You, Baby - (Paperback) - by Stephan Lomp
Such a fun book! Little ones tend to love being read this one over and over. They think it’s hilarious too!
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann (Board Book)
Little Blue Truck is a great read for little ones. Babies on up love the little blue truck and the shenanigans that happen. There are a lot of books based on the truck, this is the start.
Little Blue Truck P/C - by Alice Schertle (Board Book)
This was the first of four interactive books. We absolutely love this one. Multiple nieces and nephews, my child, my former students all loved this book.
Press Here - By Herve Tullet ( Board Book )
A great interactive book for kiddos! They will have a blast looking through the flaps at the animals.
Dear Zoo 25 Years Anniversary Edition (Board Book) by Rod Campbell
This book and the dog version got a lot of mileage at our house. They were a lot of fun for my son to see other babies and toddlers. He also loved the animals.
The Babies and Kitties Book - by John Schindel & Molly Woodward (Board Book)
A great interactive book for babies and toddlers. My son loved it so much we had two copies…and one was taped together. My friend’s son loved this one too.
Peek-A-Who by Nina Laden (Board Book)
We have enjoyed any Sandra Boynton book we have read. This one is a fun one for all the sounds you make.
Moo, Baa, LA LA LA ( Boynton Board Books) by Sandra Boynton
This one has been loved for a number of years. Definitely a fun one for kiddos to read and explore.
Mouse Paint (Board Book)
Such a classic! Little ones tend to love this one. Perfect for repetition, colors, animal recognition and more.
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? - by Bill Martin (Board Book)
Preschoolers
Perfect for 3+ year olds. The classic Mouse and his friends are in this collection. There are more to be found, but this would be a great start.
Mouse Cookies & More ( If You Give?) (Mixed media product) by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Gerald is a gangly giraffe that just wants to dance. I love this book and its message of acceptance and perseverance. There’s a board book version as well.
Giraffes Can't Dance - by Giles Andreae (Hardcover)
Another classic. Children love to read along and count with this one. The life cycle aspect is great too! So many learning aspects.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Hardcover)
Children love doing the actions and repeating the words of this classic. Definitely a fun one!
We're Going on a Bear Hunt - BRDBK ANV by Michael Rosen (Hardcover)
A book about emotions is a must for this age. There’s a lot of big feelings, and this can help everyone through it.
The Color Monster - by Anna Llenas (Board Book)
A fantastic start to the Pete the Cat books! This one is great for colors, repeating, and more. Kids and adults all over love Pete.
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (Hardcover) by Eric Litwin
Great read aloud for this age! Funny dragon shenanigans.
Dragons Love Tacos (Hardcover) by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri
This high energy book gets kids going for sure. Seems to be loved by many. There are a lot of Pigeon books.
Pigeon: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (1st Edition)(Hardcover)
This is a classic for alphabet recognition! There’s so many activities that can be done with this book. They have also made a Halloween and Christmas edition.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Hardcover)
This one has been a popular choice in recent years! Great fun for reader and listener. It’s a fun way to keep everyone interested.
The Book with No Pictures (Hardcover)
6-10 years old
This is the first three books in the series. Very popular amongst kids.
Dog Man: The Epic Collection (Captain Underpants: Dog Man Series #1-3 Boxed Set) (Paperback) (Dav Pilkey)
The first four books in the series are in this pack. It is fun for kids to go on an adventure while reading these.
Magic Tree House Boxed Set: Books 1 - 4 (Magic Tree House Series) (Paperback) (Mary Pope Osborne)
Another one many children all over love. Captain Underpants is a treasure to parents and children alike. It’s helped so many kids be interested in reading too.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants: 25th and a Half Anniversary Edition (Captain Underpants #1) (Color Edition) - by Dav Pilkey (Hardcover)
The same author of Captain Underpants and Dog Man wrote Cat Kid. A graphic novel can be so much fun for kids to read.
Cat Kid Comic Club - by Dav Pilkey (Hardcover)
Mercy Watson, the pig, takes the readers on a fun filled adventure! This set includes 6 books. A nice amount for those voracious readers.
Mercy Watson: Six Pig Tales, Books 1-6, (Paperback)
This is the start of the Questioneers series. A great look into dreams, determination, and more.
Rosie Revere, Engineer (Hardcover) (Andrea Beaty)
I would put this one on the older end of the range. It’s a fantasy novel that definitely draws kids in.
The Lightning Thief ( Percy Jackson and the Olympians) (Paperback) by Rick Riordan
I would put these towards the higher end of the age range too. This is a series my niece loved.
Tales from a Not-so-fabulous Life ( Dork Diaries) (Hardcover) by Rachel Renee Russell
The first four books of the series are in this set. Its suggested range is 8-12 years. If this is one they love, there’s a lot of books that could be spread out for presents!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-4 Hardcover Gift Set - by Jeff Kinney (Mixed Media Product)
A good intro to longer style chapter books. Younger age range.
The Princess In Black - By Shannon Hale ( Paperback )