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All Time Classic Children Books
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items The best family tradition we’ve ever had? Always having a book in hand!
Here’s a collection of books—some I grew up with and am now sharing with my daughters, and others we’ve discovered together as a young family.
I hope these books bring your fam...
Sections
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Board Books
Story Books
Beginner Chapter Books
Christmas Books
Halloween Books
Board Books
Great part of a baby shower gift; I always purchase this book for baby showers instead of a card.
This book was my brother and I’s favourite as babies. We just thought it was hilarious. My brother gifted this for my first daughter and she too finds...
The Monster at the End of This Book (Sesame Street)
Story Books
Arthur Reed, his family and friends feel like ours at this point!
We own all of the original series and now are getting into the Arthur Chapter Book Series.
Marc Brown Arthur
These books were a great transition once board books weren’t cutting it anymore. The stories are the perfect length to keep your baby engaged with listening and looking at the beautiful illustrations.
I grew up reading Franklin and I love sharing hi...
A Classic Franklin Story
One of my favourite books I received from my baby shower.
Phoebe Gilman beautifully illustrates and tells the story of a free spirited Princess Leora and her love for her kingdom and balloons!
I would recommend any Phoebe Gilman book!
The Balloon Tree
If your Italian then you know of this book or story. Strega Nona is another classic book my family and I love dearly.
Strega Nona
A cute story and easy read. We love Elmer!
Elmer
Julia Donaldson books are favourites in our house; especially The Highway Rat! We love how catchy the rhymes and chants are.
“The Highway rat was a baddie, the highway rat was a beast…” such a banger HAHA
The Highway Rat
My girls absolutely love listening to this CD read along book.
Such a nostalgic experience with the kids! A millennial parents must have!
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear
Beginner Chapter Books
My daughters first chapter book. We read a chapter a night. She enjoyed how there were pictures every few pages and how funny it was. Great easy read and I enjoyed the book as well!
The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris
Christmas Books
Christmas Eve tradition in our household, to read this book just before bed together as a family.
A Soothing poem to set the mood to a peaceful cozy goodnight.
I just look at this book and instantly get that cozy Christmas warm evening feeling!
The Night Before Christmas
Halloween Books
My eldest daughter could count down from 10 at 16 months old because of this book.
Definitely a Halloween classic in our house that we sing all year around!
The Ghosts Go Spooking
This is my family’s favourite Halloween book! One of the best things about Scary, Scary Halloween is that it’s told by a mysterious, unseen narrator. The illustrations pull you in and make it easy to immerse yourself in the spooky fun! Easy read!
Scary, Scary Halloween
Another adorable addition to the series, and it also works perfectly as a standalone Halloween read.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat?