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The Books That Made Bedtime Something We Look Forward To
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items Bedtime has become one of our favorite moments as a family, and these are the books that helped make it special. As a mom of two young boys, I've read hundreds of stories with my kids, and these are the ones we keep coming back to again and again. Th...
A warm, comforting story that perfectly captures the love between a parent and child. We can't get through the book without stretching our arms as wide as we can and saying "to the moon... and back" together. It's one of those books that naturally en...
Guess How Much I Love You: Books & Gifts for All Ages
A funny, sweet story with a big heart. My boys always giggle as Tiny T. Rex comes up with one creative idea after another to give the perfect hug. It's one of my favorite hidden gems because it shows that love is about showing up and trying, even whe...
Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug
A quiet, tender story about what children really need when they're feeling sad or disappointed. We usually pause on each page to ask, "What do you think Taylor needs right now?" and it's always interesting to hear my boys' answers. I recommend this o...
The Rabbit Listened - by Cori Doerrfeld (Hardcover)
A quiet, rhyming goodnight to every little thing in a room. The moon, the mittens, even the mouse hiding in the corner. We whisper "goodnight" along with the book to everything around us too, the lamp, the chair, their toys. It's such a gentle, repet...
Goodnight Moon - By Margaret Wise Brown ( Hardcover )
A funny, one-sided argument between the Pigeon and the reader, begging to stay up "just five more minutes." We take turns being the Pigeon and the strict parent saying no, they laugh so hard negotiating in Pigeon's voice. This one's a lifesaver on ni...
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! (School And Library) (Mo Willems ...
A gentle, heartwarming story about friendship and caring for others. We always pause to talk about how each animal comforts Amos in its own special way. It's a beautiful choice if you're looking for a story that naturally encourages empathy without f...
A Sick Day for Amos McGee - by Philip C Stead (Board Book)
A beautifully written adventure with lovely rhymes and breathtaking illustrations. My boys enjoy following the snail's journey around the world and pointing out all the different places along the way. I especially recommend it because the story inspi...
The Snail and the Whale - by Julia Donaldson (Hardcover)
A charming underwater story filled with colorful sea creatures and gentle discoveries. We like naming each new ocean animal as Hermit Crab finds a bigger home and decorates it along the way. I recommend this one because it quietly introduces the idea...
A House for Hermit Crab - (World of Eric Carle) by Eric Carle ...
Bright, colorful, and full of little holes poked through real food on every page. We count the food together and poke our fingers through each hole, then flap our arms like butterflies on the last page. It's playful enough for daytime reading too, no...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A cozy, rhyming story about woodland friends gathering in a warm cave while Bear sleeps through all the fun. My boys love spotting each new animal as they sneak inside, and they always giggle when Bear finally wakes up. It's one of my favorite bedtim...
Bear Snores on ( Classic Board Books) by Karma Wilson
Simple, repetitive text that introduces colors and animals in a rhythm kids pick up fast. We give every animal its own sound or movement. Growling for the bear, quacking for the duck. It's turned into a little game they ask to replay, and it's genuin...
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? – Bill Martin Jr.