| Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin Jr. and John | | | | classic heartwarming story with great characters. |
| Archambault: I love the catchiness of this book. It's | | | | Toot toot! Ages 2-6. |
| so fun and makes the alphabet and sounds easy to | | | | Madeline, by Ludwig Bemelmans: One of my |
| learn for new readers. The illustrations are great too! | | | | favorites, about a brave young girl in France who |
| Ages 2-5. | | | | goes on an adventure. The story rhymes which |
| Corduroy, by Don Freeman: This is an adorable book | | | | makes it fun to read, and the writer also drew all the |
| with an adorable story. On top of that the bear is so | | | | pictures! Ages 3-6. |
| cute! I remember reading this so much the pages | | | | Pat the Bunny, by Dorothy Kunhardt: Most adorable |
| began to fall out. A must-read bedtime story. Ages | | | | book ever, but is also a great learning tool for very |
| 2-6. | | | | young kiddies. Its highly interactive and engaging and |
| Goodnight Moon, by Margaret W. Brown: This is a | | | | my top pick for best 1st book for a baby. The first |
| favorite for all children and a great way to put kids | | | | book I will purchase if I have one! Ages 0-4. |
| to bed. It's a must for any children's book collection. | | | | Very Hungry Caterpillar, The by Eric Carle: This is a |
| Ages 2-5. | | | | very engaging book complete with a moral at the |
| Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss: This is such a | | | | end of the story. The fun pages and bright colors |
| classic, naturally coming from the King of children's | | | | make this book a one of a kind. It will soon become |
| Books himself. It's written so that new readers can | | | | your child's favorite. Ages 2-5. |
| have fun reading over and over. Ages 3-7. | | | | Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein: Great |
| Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Harold Crockett: I | | | | poetry that both smart and silly for kids. It's |
| love how creative and fun Harold is. This will help | | | | imaginative, fun and thought-provoking. Great for |
| grow readers' imaginations as well. Ages 2-5. | | | | learning and encourages beginner writers. Ages 4-11. |
| If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, by Laura Joffe | | | | Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak: |
| Numeroff: Get ready for a mouse adventure. This is | | | | Extraordinary book, that is humorous, sad but also |
| a fun book with great pictures, great for | | | | scary at times. Great plot and illustrations with |
| pre-schoolers. Ages 2-5. | | | | awesome themes which are rarely in children's books. |
| Little Engine That Could, The by Doris Hauman: Very | | | | This list wouldn't be complete without it. Ages 4-7. |
| classic story dating back to 1954, about a train that | | | | I'm sure I've missed some favorites, so comment! I'd |
| must overcome obstacles to achieve its goals. It's a | | | | love to hear yours. |