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Our Favorite Children Books

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Tried-and-true kids’ books we love—bedtime favorites, toddler must-reads, and stories worth keeping.
 
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A bedtime classic—calm, cozy, and perfect for winding down before sleep.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
 
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A sweet, confidence-boosting story about being yourself and finding your own rhythm
Giraffes Can't Dance by Andreae & Parker-Rees
 
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A colorful classic little ones love—simple, engaging, and perfect for learning days of the week, counting, and growth.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
 
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A fun, rhyming favorite with great lessons on kindness, teamwork, and helping others.
Little Blue Truck: Books
 
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A bright, repetitive classic that keeps little ones engaged—great for early learning, colors, and reading together.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 9780805047905
 
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A relatable bedtime favorite about separation and reassurance—rhyming, comforting, and perfect for nighttime routines.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
 
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A fun, rhythmic story that turns frowns into smiles—silly, engaging, and always gets giggles at storytime.
The Pout-Pout Fish by Diesen & Hanna
 
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A gentle, heartwarming classic about friendship and belonging.
Corduroy: Don Freeman - Books
 
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A timeless, emotional classic about love and giving—simple, meaningful, and one that stays with you long after reading.
The Giving Tree - Shel Silverstein: Books
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A fun, energetic alphabet book that makes learning letters exciting and memorable.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)
 
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A calm, rhythmic favorite that gently winds down the day—perfect for bedtime and introducing little ones to farm animals.
Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
 
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A fun, upbeat favorite with catchy repetition—great for teaching resilience, flexibility, and going with the flow.
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
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A fun, rhythmic story that teaches counting and staying calm when things go wrong.
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
 
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A bright, rhythmic favorite that keeps little ones engaged—great for learning animal sounds and early language skills.
Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Brown Bear & Friends)
 
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A beautifully illustrated classic about sharing and friendship—gentle, meaningful, and always a favorite at storytime.
The Rainbow Fish: Pfister, Marcus: 9781558580091
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An interactive lift-the-flap favorite that keeps toddlers engaged—simple, fun, and perfect for early learning and curiosity.
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
 
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A great starter set for little ones—durable board books that introduce early words, colors, and concepts in a simple, engaging way.
My First Library: 10 Board Books Boxset
 
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A sweet mini set perfect for young toddlers—short, sturdy books with familiar Llama Llama comfort, great for early routines and little hands.
Llama Llama's Little Library by Dewdney
 
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A classic, playful story little ones love—fun illustrations and an easy storyline that makes bath time and cleanup a little more fun.
Harry the Dirty Dog (Harry the Dog) - Books
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A bright, sturdy favorite for toddlers—introduces farm animals and sounds with Eric Carle’s iconic illustrations. Simple, engaging, and great for little hands.
World of Eric Carle Around the Farm Sound Book
 
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A sweet, reassuring story about unconditional love—perfect for cuddles, bedtime, and reminding little ones just how loved they are.
I Love You to the Moon and Back - Hepworth, Warnes
 
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A colorful, reassuring book that helps kids learn mistakes are part of learning. Simple, positive messages that build confidence and self-acceptance—great for toddlers and preschoolers.
It's Okay to Make Mistakes by Todd Parr
 
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A calming, colorful bedtime read that celebrates all the different ways families wind down. Simple, reassuring, and perfect for easing toddlers into bedtime routines.
The Bedtime Book: Parr, Todd: 9780316428002
 
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A bright, simple book that teaches kindness, empathy, and caring for others. Easy-to-understand messages that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
The Kindness Book: Parr, Todd: 9780316423816
 
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A colorful, uplifting book that celebrates individuality and self-acceptance. Simple, affirming messages that help kids feel confident being exactly who they are.
Be Who You Are: Parr, Todd: 9780316265232