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Quality Children’s Literature
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items “A children’s story which is only enjoyed by children is a bad children’s story…” C.S. Lewis
Sweet stories of Little Bear and his friends with the important and comforting anchors of his parents and grandparents who are there to love and guide him.
Little Bear Book Set by Minarik & Sendak
Aside from the clever and engaging tales of animals confronting various scenarios, the illustrations alone are enough to make sure that you have these books in your personal library. More than just a children’s book illustrator, Beatrix Potter was a ...
Beatrix Potter Book Set
All of the Thomas books seem to be good quality in their storytelling and visual depictions (some are illustrated and some contain stills from the original shows). My little one loves Thomas and all of his vehicular friends.
Thomas and Friends Books | The Railway Series
We love this story about the persistent love of a mother in the face of the sweet stubbornness of her little one. The illustrations are creative and eye-catching while the story is relatable and very sweet.
The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
A mama bear and her small bear cub prepare for winter on a chilly autumn day. The bear cub must overcome her desire to dilly dally so that she can get ready for their winter slumber while also saving time for a story before they fall asleep. The illu...
A Story for Small Bear by Alice B. McGinty
Sibling dynamics, sharing and caring for toys, and understanding the importance of boundaries/alone time are all touched upon in the beautifully illustrated story about Ellen, her baby brother, Robert, and Ellen’s favorite stuffed animal, Fuzzy.
Fuzzy Rabbit and the Little Brother Problem by Rosemary Billam
If your little one loves vehicles, you must buy this book! The detail of Scarry’s work captivates children AND adults, and the funny storyline that he weaves throughout the pages only increases the level of entertainment that our little one finds in ...
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks Book
The Story Orchestra Books are some of our favorites! Each book has a story that centers around a theme, which relates to whatever major classical work is featured. We love the book featuring Holst’s “The Planets Suite” and my little one loves pressin...
The Planets: Press Note to Hear Holst
Another favorite in our Story Orchestra collection! The story follows a little girl as she magically experiences all four seasons in one day. Each page has a button for your little one to press so that they can hear a snippet of Vivaldi’s work.
The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day
This is one of our favorite Berenstain Bears books because it tells a story that most small children can relate to at one time or another—having to learn that they can’t always get what they want.
The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies
Charming illustrations with memories from the author’s childhood of visiting her grandparents in the Appalachian Mountains. She recounts everything from using an outhouse to swimming in a pond with snakes to watching people get baptized in a river.
When I Was Young in the Mountains
This series of books for toddlers is great for a few reasons: 1) they are board books, so they are study, 2) they feature bright, eye-catching illustrations that contain interesting details 3) they are educational but still entertaining. We have ones...
Hello, World! Series
Beautiful illustrations with a story that reads like poetry. A perfect bedtime book that helps calm little minds and emphasizes being quiet in order to pay close attention to the beauty and wonder around us.
Owl Moon book by Jane Yolen
The adventures of Ratty and Mole with their various friends on the river. The cozy imagery and clever dialogue make this story entertaining for both children and adults.
The Wind in the Willows book by Kenneth Grahame
Big Bear helps to calm Little Bear’s fears on their way home to the cozy Bear cave. The prose in this book is rich with colorful verbs and onomatopoeia, and the story depicts a loving and gentle parent-child relationship.
Let's Go Home, Little Bear book by Martin Waddell
A continuation of Big Bear and Little Bear’s story, the former alleviates the latter’s fears about going to sleep in the dark. The illustrations in the Big Bear/Little Bear books are rich in color and beautiful in imagery.
Little Bear Book Series