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Best Children’s Books
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items The top children’s books that I recommend because my toddler loves them as well as many children that I have worked with.
This is a great series filled with fun rhymes which makes it entertaining for little learners. While these books are fun and lighthearted they also show what being a good friend is all about.
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Raffi’s classic songs are showcased in these vibrant and fun books. It is so great to sing the Raffi songs along with the words and illustrations.
Raffi Books
This is a cute rhyming poem with illustrations. It helps children to be aware of their bodies by repeating “ten little fingers and ten little toes.”
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Padded Board Book
These books have so many fun and entertaining rhymes in them which gives them a good rhythm and flow, while still teach important lessons.
The Bear Series by Nick Bland
These books are filled with repetitions that help children learn and grasp words in a fun and engaging way. The illustrations are vibrant and simple which will not overstimulate children.
Eric Carle Books
These stories are so much fun to read to little readers. Bear is always going on a new adventure with his friends and learning something new.
The Bear Books - By Karma Wilson -
I love this book because it teaches children to love what we have, and that others may not be as fortunate as us to have what we do. It is more suitable for ages 4-8.
A Bear to Share
An absolutely fantastic book to help toddlers and children identify emotions by using colours to express emotions and feelings. This is also a great book to use with activities (such as pom pom sorting) to help children in their understanding of emot...
A Story About Emotions (The Color Monster, 1)
Through the use of colours, these crayons always tell an interesting and simple story for young readers. I like these books because they use illustrations more than words to tell the story.
The Crayon’s Book Collection
The Invisible String is a great book for children who may have difficulties with separation. This book lets children know that their loved ones are always close no matter how far away they maybe.
The Invisible String (The Invisible String, 1)
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A fantastic book to help children understand diversity. This books shows children that no matter how different we may appear on the outside it doesn’t mean that we should treat each other unfairly.
Are Welcome (An All Are Welcome Book): Penfold, Alexandra ...
This book can help children who have anxiety about going to school or anywhere else that means they are separated from their loved ones for a period of time. “The Kissing Hand” shows children that even when the people we love are far away their love ...
The Kissing Hand: Penn, Audrey, Harper, Ruth
This book will absolutely make your children laugh if you read it in the most silly and outrageous way you can. I love this book because it has no pictures but is still so engaging for the little ones.
The Book with No Pictures: Novak, B. J.
This has become a children’s book classic. It is a fun book that rhymes and it is about a small mouse that outwits all the other animals in the woods.
The Gruffalo - Indigo.ca
Who doesn’t love Franklin the turtle? He is always going on so many adventures and learning new lessons, whether it is learning why lying is wrong or going to the dentist for the first time, there is always something to learn from this turtle and his...
Franklin Classic Storybooks Archives - Kids Can Press
This bear family was a staple of my childhood, and the great thing is that the lessons they learn are still relevant today. Brother and Sister bear are always learning something new and sharing their stories with us. They are making new friends, over...
Berenstain Bears | Indigo
These books are a simple and straightforward way to teach children about what behaviours are appropriate, different transitions in life, and they also touch upon topics such as diversity. I like these books because they don’t simply say “don’t do it”...
Best Behaviour Series - Martine Agassi & Elizabeth Verdick
My child and I love this book! It is about planet Earth who tries to make friends with the other planets, but it ultimately shows that not everyone wants to be friends with you but you will find the right quality friend in the end. The illustrations ...
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