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Extraordinary Children's Books
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items Extraordinary books for extraordinary children. Curated by Meredith (aka Meri), who mentors gifted young writers in the depths of their craft.
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Stories That Sparked My Imagination
Classic Animal Friends
Children's Storytime Accessories
Stories That Sparked My Imagination
Some books don’t just tell stories—they open doorways to entirely different worlds. These were the books that let me sail away from my reading corner into places where wild things roamed and impossible journeys became real. They fed my imagination an...
One of the GREAT children’s books. For all ages of children — including adults!
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner) by Maurice Sendak ...
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My FAVORITE book from childhood. The images are stunning and unforgettable, paired with a unique story— including the main female character as the heroine. Achingly beautiful to me.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North (Illustrated by Kay ...
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The Scholastic Book Fairs were my very favorite time of year, and I loved that my mom embraced and encouraged my love for reading. She gave me money each year to buy whatever books I wished—and the Serendipity series were my dream-books. I never had ...
A Serendipity Collection - Serendipity & Friends
Classic Animal Friends
These animal friends lived in my reading corner and taught me about friendship, kindness, and growing up without ever feeling like lessons. Frances the badger (who I thought was a raccoon) and Frog and Toad were as real to me as my own sisters. Years...
When I was a child, I’d tuck myself away in my reading corner at home, where I always returned to the Frances books by Russell Hoban. I didn’t realize Frances was a badger and thought she was a raccoon—a misunderstanding that sparked my lifelong love...
Bread and Jam for Frances: Classic Kids Story
Another book in the Frances series that I treasured. I recommend investing in the hardcover editions so your children can return to them as often as I did. These books are sweet and engaging for young readers, and they’re excellent for teaching child...
A Bargain for Frances (I Can Read Book)
Little Bear was my son's favorite bedtime story when he was a toddler -- and the Little Bear cartoon showed on TV, too, but the books were still his favorite. I loved how he enjoyed having me read Little Bear to him; his expressions were just the cut...
Little Bear Boxed Set: 3 Classic Stories
I might not remember the details of the Frances stories, but I remember Frances as a long-loved best friend. The wonderful thing about the best children's books is that the characters become a child's best friend with whom they relate and love and le...
Bedtime for Frances: Cozy Classic for Kids
I grew up with four sisters: two older, one younger, and a cousin two months my junior who was raised as my almost-twin. We fought sometimes, but mostly we shared life together.
“Best Friends for Frances” showed me how to be with my sisters—all of t...
Best Friends for Frances: Classic Sisters (4-8)
Birthdays are hard when they’re not yours -- especially as a child. I related with Frances, in this book, and "A Birthday for Frances" stayed with me every time one of my many siblings had a birthday, shaping how I wanted to be, even when being gener...
A Birthday for Frances: Classic Story (Ages 4-8)
The whole collection of Frances books in one beautiful volume! Though I loved picking up my individual Frances books one after another, having ALL the stories in one place would have felt like pure luxury to my younger self. (It’s also a great way to...
The Frances Collection
I LOVED the Frog and Toad books! The illustrations are beautiful and inviting, and their adventures were wonderful ways to venture outdoors while staying snugly in my cozy reading corner. These two friends showed me what true companionship looks like...
Frog and Toad Book Set
One of the most beautiful classic children’s stories ever written. This book always made me cry, but it gripped me entirely. I love its moral theme: It might hurt sometimes, but being real and loving always is worth everything.
The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Children's Book
Children's Storytime Accessories
I bought this beautiful blanket for my first grand-nephew, when he was born. It's the perfect accompaniment to The Velveteen Rabbit book and will keep him warm all through story-time -- whether in the middle or the end of the day.
Guess How Much I Love You Sherpa Fleece Book Blanket