Ten Little Ladybugs

Ten Little Ladybugs By Melanie Gerth  Illustrated by Laura Huliska Beith This is a counting book that I started reading to my daughter when she was two months old. I…

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Itty-Bitty Kitty Corn By Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham

I have to admit I judged this book too quickly.  My daughter picked this book at her school book fair, and I reluctantly agreed to get it for her. Yes,…

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“Stand Back,” Said the Elephant, “I’m going to Sneeze!” Story by Patricia Thomas Pictures by Wallace Tripp

I read this book when I was a kid.  Now from a parent’s perspective, it is still good. The story is about an elephant who feels a tickle in his…

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If Picasso Painted a Snowman

By Amy Newbold, Illustrated by Greg Newbold Buy If Picasso Painted a Snowman on Amazon This book illustrates the different styles of master artists using a subject that is simple…

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Only One You

Only One You by Linda Kranz. This book is about a little rock fish that is about to set out into the world.  Before he leaves, his parents have some…

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DK First Animal Encyclopedia and Smithsonian: The Animal Book (A Visual Encyclopedia)

DK First Animal Encyclopedia and Smithsonian: The Animal Book; A visual encyclopedia of life on Earth The kids I have been around have a natural curiosity for animals and these…

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Room on the Broom

By Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler Julia Donaldson is a gifted storyteller. She has written multiple books that reside in our library and our hearts. Room on the Broom…

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Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day

By Judith Viorst, Illustrated by Ray Cruz This maybe a classic. If not, it should be. I loved it when I was a kid but do not see it on…

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Grumpy Monkey

By Suzanne Lang, Illustrated by Max Lang This was another book that was gifted to us by an Aunt. It is about Jim Panzee who wakes up on the wrong…

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The Blue Day Book for Kids: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up

The Blue Day Book for Kids: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up By Bradley Trevor Greive This was a present from my sister. The pictures in this book are worth…

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