This unique and quirky book was absolutely delightful. From the description, I wasn't sure my family was going to enjoy it, but it was recommended by so many people, I figured we had to check it out. From the moment we started reading, it was clear this book was unlike any others we have read. ...
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The Prairie Thief
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!The Prairie Thief is one of the best read alouds our family has ever heard. Maybe it was because we listened to the author, Melissa Wiley, read it to us live on social media, but everyone in our family loved it. Our toddler was mesmerized. My 10 year old even asked if I could buy the book after so ...
Ducks Don’t Wear Socks
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!The perfect book for serious kids that need to loosen up a bit, all four of my children (ages 3 through 9) thought this book was hysterical. Title: Ducks Don't Wear SocksAuthor: John NedwidekIllustrator: Lee WhitePublication Year: 2008Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early ...
Wolfie the Bunny
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!My 7 and 9 year olds thought this book about Wolfie the Bunny was HILARIOUS. I thought it was really funny as well. I'm pretty sure it went over the heads of my 3 and 5 year olds a bit. During the first reading I think my 5 year old in particular was concerned about the direction this book was ...
There Might Be Lobsters
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Some kids tend to worry more than others. I definitely have one who keeps himself up late at night worrying about all the things that could ever possibly go wrong. If you have a worrier too, then this is a read-aloud you won't want to miss. Title: There Might Be LobstersAuthor: Carolyn ...
The Old Woman Who Named Things
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I want my kids to be compassionate people who not only respect their elders, but have empathy for all human beings. This book is a great way to allow kids to understand what it feels like to be nearer the end of your life in a way that is sweet, without being sad. Title: The Old Woman Who Named ...
The Girl and the Bicycle
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This sweet, wordless picture book teaches kids lessons about hard work and generosity. It also teaches kids how to handle disappointment gracefully. Title: The Girl and the BicycleAuthor: Mark PettIllustrator: Mark PettPublication Year: 2014Age Group: Preschool, KindergartenAmazon ...
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This is such a sweet book for a child that is not feeling well. First the main character is there for all his animal friends. Then when he is sick, they are all there for him. Title: A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAuthor: Philip C. SteadIllustrator: Erin E. SteadPublication Year: 2010Age ...
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!This book had all my kids laughing, ages 2 through 8, though once we explained it to my toddler, he didn't think it was very funny after all. This made us all laugh harder. Title: We Don't Eat Our ClassmatesAuthor: Ryan T. HigginsIllustrator: Ryan T. HigginsPublication Year: 2018Age ...
Rosie Revere, Engineer
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I love this book on so many different levels. For one, I am an engineer. However, even when I started college, I had no idea what an engineer actually did. This book illustrates engineering beautifully. Secondly, I really want my kids to become comfortable with failure. This book encourages that ...