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Our favorite picture books and familie read alouds
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items Our favorite children's books. After reading Jim Trelease's The readaloud handbook I was more convinced than ever to keep plenty of books handy for our kids. It's been the source of many laughs, learning and inside jokes. These are book to own and lo...
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Books for toddlers and babies
Picture books
Books about Nature for kids and families
Biography pictures books
The best chapter book for family read alouds
Graphic novels for kids and tweens
Books for toddlers and babies
Books the keep my toddler entertained and can be
My toddler loves this book and all the interactive parts are sturdy enough for little hands. This is one of the books that encourage independent reading time. This love version is so cute for a little valentine's gift.
Love: Interactive Board Book for Babies & Toddlers
This is probably the most read book in our house. All my kids have loved this story - it's funny and only gets more hillarious the more times you read it. This is a must-have board book
The Doghouse - Books
We have read the books from this series so many times. The illustrations are perfect for toddlers and babies and that many sweet, simple detaills to talk about/count/search for.
You're My Little Sunshine
Picture books
This is such a clever, unexpected book and it is clear why it's a Caldecott award winner. The color palette is calm, but so intrguing and tells the story visually in a perfect way. This is a must read children's book. We have read this story so many ...
Extra Yarn: Caldecott Honor Picture Book
This book is perfect when learning about nature or seasons. It's gorgeously illustrated with a charming and sweet story. Highly recommend this one!
Miss Maple's Seeds - Eliza Wheeler
This is such a charming series with adorable illustrations and great animal charaters. It can easily be read again and again. I'd say a 4-8 age range is perfect. This is also a good option for an easy reader
Cornbread & Poppy (Cornbread and Poppy, 1) - Books
A perfect example of how a picture book can be full of learning. This book is set during the depression we follow a family after the father's death. The kids work together and help get the family back on their feet. Sparked great conversations in our...
Home in the Woods by Eliza Wheeler, Hardcover
Books about Nature for kids and families
My kids absolutely love the books in this series. The illustrations are creative and whimsical and it's great starting point to learning about the ocean and sea creatures!
Ocean Anatomy: Curious Parts & Pieces Under Sea
This book is full of gorgeous nature and animal illustrations and real science facts. A great way to introduce young kids to nature and encourage them to take note of what is happening right outside.
Slow Down and Be Here Now: More Nature Stories
This series by Julia Rothman is full of fun and charming wild life illustrations and animal facts.
Wildlife Anatomy: Curious Lives & Features
Biography pictures books
There is so much substance in this book about the life of Sophie Germain. It features women in STEAM and give a great snapshot of a time in history.
Nothing Stopped Sophie: Story of Mathematician
A picture book about Emilia Earhart retold by a field mouse. This is such a high quality picture book series by Torben Kulhmann. The artwork is incredible. This is an amazing way to introduce scientist and inventors to kids.
Earhart: The Incredible Flight of a Field Mouse
The best chapter book for family read alouds
These a books that we have read and loved
This is an incredible story! My kids have loved this one for year and read it more than once. I highly recommend the hardback of this
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier
We really loved this one set im England during World War II. It’s fun to read as it has several references to other books and ties to Narnia. The audiobook is outstanding for this one!
A Place to Hang the Moon: Albus, Kate
Graphic novels for kids and tweens
My son has read this one over and over. The illustrations and storyline captured his attention like no other book. If you are looking for a high quality graphic novel this is it. This is part of a series with the fourth book to be released in the spr...
The Girl & the Galdurian (Lightfall #1)