"365 Bible Stories for Young Hearts" We bought this book for Jackson when he was VERY little. Colin and I love this book because it has a concise Bible story every day, but it doesn't water down the true Bible stories ... yes it even includes stories like Jezebel getting eaten by dogs. It also includes some interpretation of the Bible stories, but for the most part they are just telling the stories from the Bible.
"The Complete Adventures of Curious George" by Margaret and H.A. Rey One of Jackson's all time favorite books. Of course you have to look past some of the cultural norms of the 1950s like George smoking a pipe before he goes to bed, but it's a classic and every kid can relate to being curious and sometimes a little too curious.
"Digger Man" By Andrea Zimmerman and David ClemeshaThis book is a part of a series of books by Andrea Zimmerman. A cute story about a boy who imagines what it would be like and what he would do if he had a digger. We read this when I was pregnant with Micah and it sparked conversations about what it would be like to be a big brother as well.
"Hot Air: The Mostly True Story of the First Hot Air Balloon Ride" by Marjorie Priceman A very fun tale of the first hot air balloon ride in France. There are actually very few words in this book except for the very beginning and end of this book which makes it fun for the imagination. I love at the end of the book the brief history of the actual invention of the hot air balloon.
"Can You See What I See Trucks and Cars" by Walter Wick A great eye spy book for young readers. Jackson could look at this one for HOURS ... luckily we checked it out when he was potty training and it was small enough for him to hold while he was on the potty.
"C is for Caboose: Riding the Rail from A to Z" A great book for parent and child with fun railroad trivia and historical photographs.
"Walter the Farting Dog" by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray Illustrated by Audrey Coleman My mom actually introduced Jackson to this book. It's a very whimsical book about a gassy dog and how one can turn a problem into a solution.
"Mother, Mother, I Want Another" by Maria Polushkin Robbins Illustrated by Jon Goodell A cute bedtime story dedicated to Moms! Gotta love these stories!
"A Vistor For Bear" by Bonny Becker Illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton A wonderful story about friendship! We love that it uses words like "impossible, intolerable, insufferable." The characters are very memorable ... Jackson and I have played Mouse and Bear many times since we've read this book.
"Together" by Jane SimmonsTwo dogs become best friends despite their differences. Great message!
"The Three Silly Billies" by Margie Palatini Illustrated by Barry Moser A spin on the traditional "Three Billy Goats Gruff" that includes Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk and several other classic stories. The goats are a bunch of surfer dudes ... fun!
"Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney One of my favorite books. It has a fun cantar and rhyme and a great message for bedtime. My favorite line is when the mama says, "Llama, Llama what a tizzy! Don't you know you're mama's busy?"
"Truck Driver Tom" by Monica Wellington This book's story is just mediocre, but the pictures are really fun. It combines photos with drawings and is sort of like an eye spy book as well.
"Don't Forget I Love You" by Miriam Moss Illustrated by Anna Currey Another Mommy story about a little bear dawdling on his way to school and even though Mom's in a hurry she's never too busy to say "I love you."
"Mind Your Manners B.B. Wolf" by Judy Sierra Illustrated by J. Otto Seibold An after the happily ever after story about the big bad wolf going to a tea party at the library and how he makes up a song to remember his manners. So fun! I love trying to make up a melody for the songs in these types of books! Uncle Josh read this one to Jackson and came up with a great tune ... too bad I can't remember it!
"I Stink" by Kate and Jim McMullan A book about a garbage truck filled with lots of onomatopoeias and the words are also illustrated. For example, the word "crushed" looks crushed. It's very fun and I found it was a great way to get Jackson to get interested in learning how to read words. This book is one in a series of books. We also checked out: "I'm Mighty" about a tug boat and "I'm Dirty" about a digger!
"Every Friday" by Dan Yaccarino One of Colin's favorite books about a dad taking his son out for breakfast every Friday and the rituals they experience on their walk to the diner.
"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems A fun book that breaks the fourth wall (if I may use theatre terms) and talks to the reader. It's the reader's responsibility to keep the pigeon from driving the bus NO MATTER WHAT the pigeon says. This is one in a series of books as well: "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!" "The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!" "The Pigeon Has Feelings To!" "The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!" "The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!"
"Falling For Rapunzel" by Leah Wilcox and Lydia Monks We mostly like this take off of the traditional Rapunzel story because it has underware in it ... just read it ... you'll love it!
"Why Do You Cry?" by Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise A little boy is turning five and doesn't want any cry babies at his party. He invites only his friends who don't cry ... well ...you'll see what happens when you read it ... moms make sure you remember a tissue ... it's very sweet.
"Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm" by Jerdine Nolen and Mark BuehnerA very imaginative book ... I'll admit that it's a little strange in parts, BUT very imaginative ... AND there is a hidden cow, chicken, pig, cat and dinosaur on every page even the cover and back of the book.
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I love this! I'm so glad you read to your boys. :)
I have only read ONE of those books!!! We have Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Foss gave it to Lillian when she was born. But it looks like I've got to make library trips a better priority! Thanks for the list!
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