A list of awesome books that I read with my own kids and in class.
My boys love this series and its made them fall in love with the stories and the characters. Its also made my boys ask about the history of dragons and Vikings. I spent last weekend building a viking ship - thanks to some Googling.
How to Train Your Dragon | Official Franchise Site
My kids love Dr. Seuss and so does my class in my elementary school.
"GREEN EGGS AND HAM" (by Doctor Seuss)
Wonderful tale.
Dr. Seuss: Books
A true classic and my kids love the movie too.
The Cat in the Hat: Green Back Book (Dr. Seuss
Funny and inventive adventure of one of my kids favorite characters.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
Awesome story.
Oh, The Places You'll Go! (Yellow Back)
A true classic for Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Yellow Back)
Funny story about a girl who is strong.
Pippi Longstocking
This is a wonderful story of a son looking for his father. A less known book but we found it by accident and love the story.
Mio, My Son : Lindgren, Astrid
This is a great story from the wonderful wizard world of Harry Potter.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)
My oldest son loved this story. It's got him reading longer stories with me at bedtime.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Rowling
I read this to my kids all the time. Such wonderful stories that are classics.
Grimms Fairy Tales: Books
These fairy tales are incredible. My kids love these stories and ask for them over and over again.
Hans Christian Andersen: Books
This story is wonderful about a boy who never grew up and he's cool because he can fly (according to my seven year old)
Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
I introduced my oldest boy to this series and he loves them. We often read together at bedtime so that the text doesn't overwhelm him but he often wants to read on. I love his enthusiasm for books.
The Hardy Boys Starter Set
A wonderful story set in a familiar place.
Caterpillar Summer : McDunn, Gillian
My youngest son still has this on his book shelf. He loves this book.
Good Night Outer Banks (Good Night Our World)
A wonderful series set in NC.
Serafina and the Black Cloak - Book 1
Loved this story.
When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike - Houts
My oldest loved this story.
The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball
True classics
The Adventures of Molly Whuppie & Appalachian Folktales
This book has my youngest in stitches.
Who Pooped in the Park? Yellowstone National Park
I discovered this series from the UK. It's about an adorable mouse community living in a bramble hedge.
Jill Barklem: books, biography, latest update
This is a wonderful book series for kids between 6-10. My boys love Minecraft and it's popular in school too.
Minecraft Stonesword Saga 6 Book Collection Box Set
I recommend this series whole heartedly. My boys have loved reading these with me. We have been on all kinds of adventures in the Minecraft world from Bats to creepy dungeons. Awesome stuff.
Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles: Complete Series
This books is a classic from a beloved UK author. It's a rhyming book and great for children to learn language such as adjectives and nouns. I've used it in the classroom and read with my own kids.
The Gruffalo
This is a wonderful tale about never giving up and try again. My son went through an anxious phase and this book helped him through it.
Weavy And The Wobbly Web: Bedtime Story
This is a great book to read in class. The illustrations are colorful and enhance the children's understanding of numbers and counting.
Ten Little Starfish (Ten Little Adventures) eBook
We learned about turtles recently and these are some of the books my class used. The pictures and photos are beautiful. Easy to read.
Top Children's Books on Turtles
This is a wonderful book to help children with their counting.
Counting Crocodiles by Sierra, Judy & Hillenbrand
My kids love this book and I've used it in school as well.
The Enormous Crocodile: Roald Dahl
This book is responsible for huge belly laughs in my house. It's adorable and so funny to read.
Who Pooped on Me?
This is a classic fairy tale and one of my favorites in school. We use the text across subjects and one year I got the kids to make the little bears house and act out the story. The kids loved it.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
My son went through an Iron man phase and this book was read so much - it fell apart.
The Invincible Iron Man: An Origin Story
This Justice League series is fantastic for young kids who are reluctant readers. Who doesn't like a superhero?
Meet the Justice League (I Can Read. Level 2
My kids love this series and it's popular in school too.
Magic Tree House #1-4: Dinosaurs & Knight
This books is just awesome. I've used it in class to encourage kids to speak up when something isn't right. This book is about Duncan. His crayons have suddenly quit on him and they each write him a letter explaining why. It is so funny. A guaranteed...
The Day The Crayons Quit
The sequel to the first “Crayons” book. It's just as funny and heartwarming story.
The Day the Crayons Came Home - Daywalt
A wonderful book. Who doesn't love tacos?
Dragons Loves Tacos : Rubin, Adam
These are classic graphic novels. A great series to dive into.
DC Comics & Graphic Novels
This is one of several How to catch books. They are great to read.
How to Catch a Turkey
This book is hilarious. My youngest loves it.
Fritz the Farting Reindeer: A Funny Story
A classic that all kids love to read.
Balloons Over Broadway: Puppeteer of Macy's
A wonderful little book that teaches kids about being grateful for the small things in life.
The Gratitude Jar: Guide to Creating Miracles
A classic book about “worry” for kids.
Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings)
My boys are loving the Wimpy Kid. The world of Greg Heffler and his adventures have them in stitches. There are several movies too.
The Wimpy Kid Series · Books
Hilarious and hours of fun. I'm crying with laughter as I read these to my kids. Bring out your “silly mode” and read these.
All the Captain Underpants Books in Order
This author is fantastic for both kids and adults. He's a firm favorite of mine and my boys. We read these chapter books (for kids) together at bedtime.
Roald Dahl - Children's Books
I bought this collection of stories last Christmas for my kids but I'm enjoying them too and I've brought the book to school. I grew up with these classic stories and now my boys are enjoying them too.
Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales: Brothers Grimm
Who doesn't love a good fairy tale? Well, I do and so do my kids. Why not have a story whilst commuting? I might be old school but driving has never been more fun - even when we are stuck on the freeway - all because of story tapes. Give them a shot.
Famous Fairy Tales | Read & Listen for Free | 5-10 Min
This is the first book in the Treehouse series. My kids love this series and have read every book. The illustrations are similar to the Wimpy kid books. Funny - laugh out loud book series.
The 13-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #1) by Andy Griffiths, ...
My kids love this book and it's a favorite in my school too.
The 13-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #1) by Andy Griffiths, ...
Brilliant and so funny.
The 26-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #2) by Andy Griffiths, ...
This is another favorite for all the Tree house fans out there.
The 52-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #4) by Andy Griffiths, ...
Another Treehouse favorite.
The 104-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #8) by Andy Griffiths, ...
My kids have read all of this series.
The 117-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #9)
My kids have read this book to pieces. They've laughed so much. Love this book.
The 13-Story Treehouse (Treehouse Books Series #1) by Andy Griffiths, ...
