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Kids books that adults enjoy too
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items Fun children’s books that are bound to make adults giggle. They are also books you won't mind reading over and over again. Many of these I've bought multiple copies of. I give these as baby shower gifts as well.
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Picture books
Chapter books
Non-fiction
Picture books
These books are smaller and faster reads.
Tons of sarcastic remarks. Great story with non-traditional family
Mother Bruce-Mother Bruce, Book 1 by Ryan T. Higgins
Great for the beginning of the school year
We Don't Eat Our Classmates : A Penelope Rex Book by Ryan T. Higgins
When reading, only read words written. Great to help figure out who is telling the story (narrator)
This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen
One of my favorites to read aloud
Llama Llama Red Pajama (B&N Exclusive Edition)
This book is a classic and can have a lot of nostalia associated with it.
Goodnight Moon - Margaret Wise Brown
Dr. Seuss books are ones that can be read multiple times. Wocket in my Pocket and Fox in Socks are entertaining and have enough tongue twisters to keep it fun and engaging.
Dr. Seuss: Books, Toys, Movies, and Gifts
Very interactive. Easy to keep kids engaged and easy to re-read.
Press Here: Board Book Edition - Hervé Tullet
This book is a lot of fun if you have 2 readers. Short and sweet.
Duck! Rabbit! - Amy Krouse Rosenthal
The frustration of the pigeon is easy for kids to relate to, and for parents to enjoy.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Caldecott Honor Book)|Hardcover
This book is beautiful. It's a wonderful story for people who don't fit into the normal opinion of size.
Big (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Vashti Harrison, Hardcover
In this book you see lots of things change, it is a great way to discuss waiting for things.
Waiting: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
All of Kevin Henkes books that focus on the mice are adorable and the characters connect to each other. This one looks at the difficult transition from only child to big sister. Great discussions can be had with this book.
Julius, the Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes, Paperback
This book is very silly and fun to read. It can be read differently every time. Good for a laugh.
The Book with No Pictures by B. J. Novak, Hardcover
This board book and all its variations are so much fun to read. The original one, I had memorized and would recite it for my children and grandchildren.
Moo, Baa, La La La!|Board Book - Sandra Boynton
Okay, this book is fun. If you have novel effects or like to do different voices, this book is for you. Older children probably.
Creepy Carrots! (Caldecott Honor Book)|Hardcover
I received an ARC of this book. It is amazing. The adults will appreciate the artwork and illustrations. It is absolutely gorgeous.
Through the Telescope: Mae Jemison dreams of space
I got an ARC of this. It is beautiful and I love the message. I like that it focuses on not knowing what you want to be when you grow up and that is OK.
When You Dream Big!
Chapter books
Longer Read aloud books that the whole family can enjoy.
This book is an adventure, but it takes place through multiple genres so if you read this aloud, you can change how you read it based on the type of genre it is.
Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman, Paperback
Harry potter is great to read and discuss together. Have a movie night after each one and discuss similarities and differences.
Harry Potter
This is a small chapter book, but it is a classic that parents can relate back to slower days and their childhood.
Frog and Toad Are Friends (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) (Caldecott Honor ...
Non-fiction
These books are hilarious, gross humor to some but kids LOVE them!
Butt or Face? by Kari Lavelle, Hardcover
This is a nonfiction book, it would be great to share with older children and look at each person maybe even as research.
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball