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More Favorite Reads for the Little Ones
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items Another assortment of books which bring nostalgia to me and my son. This list includes mostly children's classics, inspiring and teaching children virtues through literature. Hope you'll find some titles you can enjoy with your kids! : )
“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!” : )
This is one of my son’s favorite books when he was little. It’s about the courage of the blue little engine who wanted to do his best to bring provisions to the children on the other side of the mou...
The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic)
A tongue-twisting Chinese tale to read to your kids! Find out why they give short names to their kids these days. Enjoy!
Tikki Tikki Tembo
A charming Indian tale about Babaji and his encounters with the tigers in the wood. We love its story as well as its beautiful illustrations!
The Story of Little Babaji
A very good story that teaches us generosity when a group of hungry soldiers taught a community to cook Stone Soup!
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Stone Soup
One of my favorite stories that teach honesty and obedience. This is a story of a duck named Ping, who made a choice of getting left in Yangtze River to escape the consequence of being late. Journey with him along and enjoy! : )
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The Story of Ping
A funny, timeless classic story to read with your kids about a peddler and the monkeys he encountered along the way.
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Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business
This book inspires children with virtues through meaningful stories, poems and fables. Such a wonderful addition to your home library!
The Children's Book of Virtues
A wonderful book about Corduroy who wishes to belong to a family. It's a heartwarming story we read before afternoon nap or bedtime. : )
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Corduroy
A charming story about Ferdinand, who unlike any other bulls, loves to be peaceful and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. We love this book because it shows that each one of us has his own unique qualities we have to accept and love.
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The Story of Ferdinand
We love this version of Aesop's Fables! It's beautifully written and even adults reading it will surely love the insights embedded in the fables.
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The Aesop for Children
We love this short but sweet story of perserverance. : )
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The Carrot Seed
A wonderful book about various nursery rhymes passed on from generations to generations. Enjoy!
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The Real Mother Goose
A timeless classic we cherish! In the story, the Velveteen Rabbit embarks his journey to becoming a real rabbit. And this will only happen when he experience a real love from a child.
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The Velveteen Rabbit
It's an interesting book which shows the life of the Ox-Cart Man, a New Englander, and his family through every season of the year.
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Ox-Cart Man
A story about a woman named Alice Rumphius who long to make the world more beautiful and she begins it through spreading lupine seeds everywhere she went!
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Miss Rumphius
A story so dear to us, we made our own Roxaboxen game at home! : ) This classic is about a special place where children can build a world from their own imagination using whatever materials they have. : )
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Roxaboxen
This wonderful book inspires kids to be aware of our responsibilities as humans to love and protect our forests. It's also a great way to introduce them to different kinds of forest animals.
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The Great Kapok Tree: Amazon Rain Forest Tale
A heartwarming read from Shel Silverstein, the author of another favorite, The Giving Tree. It's about a piece searching where it truly belongs.
The Missing Piece
A touching story about friendship between a tree and a boy by Shel Silverstein.
The Giving Tree
This book! It's a fun read about dads and granddads, stories about their courage, relationship with families from the prehistoric ages upto the future! It is written in witty verses. Enjoy! : )
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The Dad of the Dad of the Dad of Your Dad
A charming storybook about Madeline, a girl who lived in Paris. A pleasant read before afternoon nap. : )
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Madeline
A happy classic book of tales about two adorable hippo friends, George and Martha. : ) They showed how friends are: loyal, respects privacy, honest and always there for each other. And that's why we really loved this book. : )
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George and Martha
We can definitely relate to this book because this happened to us too when my child was still small. : )
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Alfie Gets in First
A really nice classic story about a kangaroo who has no pocket. It's a good read to encourage persistence and generosity. : )
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Katy No-Pocket
A lovely read that encourages kids' imagination and creativity. This is a good bedtime read too! : )
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
We really appreciate this book. It's made tastefully with beautiful art. And as the tale unfolds shows nobility, bravery and courage to a child's heart. A great bedtime read for boys and girls alike. : )
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Saint George and the Dragon