joannqn Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I've never kept a log of books we've read, and I regret it now. Even with the regret, I'm not organized to start and keep one now. I know we read a lot of great books when my older two were younger, and now I'm having trouble finding books to read with the younger two. We have found a few though: Tiger Can't Sleep - I love this book. It has a very cute and fun story line. I love the ending. I adore the art work. (I wish I could draw that well.) If I were buying books, I'd definitely add this one to our collection. Parts - This one is cute with fun illustrations also. It's about a boy who thinks he's falling apart. It's a great book for boys and kids who are nearing the stage of loosing teeth. Flush: An Ode to Toilets - The author of this book is a local children's entertainer. He goes by The Noise Guy (link to noisy website...turn on speakers) and is great fun. You can see him reading the book on ; no one can read this story like the author, and you're kids will love it. The Wonderful Book - This one is short but very sweet. It's about a book that gets used in many different ways. What are your favorites for this age group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I love My Father's Dragon and its sequels. We adored Blueberries For Sal, Make Way for Ducklings, and Lentil by Robert McCloskey. Some people hate them, but they were the girls' all-time favorites, The Year at Maplewood Farm and Animals on the Farm (I think it's called that?) by Provenson. Caps For Sale was a hit too, which I never would have suspected. Little Pear was adored by my 4yo. She went around pretending to eat tang-hulurs for weeks. We are enjoying The National Geographic for Little Kids Book of Animals. It has bright, engaging photos with simple text for this age range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I didn't keep a log at that age either, but from what I remember, DD loved: The Duchess Bakes a Cake - I think it was because I would poke and pinch and "sit on" her when the Duchess was trying to keep the cake from rising The Monster at the End of This Book - a classic! I remember reading it as a child We Help Mommy - We love Eloise Wilkin's illustrations, and have since collected quite a few of the books she illustrated Black Beauty - yes, at 4, she has always been in love with horses Madeline The Giraffe Who Walked to Paris Winnie-the-Pooh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfn10 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 We have never kept a listing but here are some we can read from memory: Where the Wild Things Are Chicken Soup with Rice Go Train Go There's No Place Like Space Little Golden Book---My first counting book Also any books by Richard Scarry, Eric Carle, Dr. Seuss and Robert Louis Stevenson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Anything from the FIAR or B4FIAR book lists. Right now, my little guy is into Little Toot (the originals, not the newer, abridged versions). I also like Robert McCloskey. A newer one that I really like is The Circus Ship. It is very well written and beautifully illustrated. Dr. Seuss books are always a hit. My ds also enjoys abridged versions of classics. He was very excited to read one based on Gulliver's Travels today. The Anansi books have been fun to share. Both of my kids ask for the original Ugly Duckling quite often. (It is on the Ipad, and I suppose that that is some of its interest.) My older child loved historical fiction, geography and folklore at that age, and I compiled a list of books that we read organized by continent and country. It is nice to have a big book of nursery rhymes. Ds memorized his first poem from one of those books several months ago. 3 A good first chapter book is Winnie the Pooh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Read to Tiger is another cute book. Born Yesterday: The diary of a young journalist My Two Hands, My Two Feet Llama llama, Red Pajama The Snowy Day Madeline Dr. Suess ABCs, Hop on Pop, Cat in the Hat, etc. Jamberry Mother Goose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingmydream Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Anything by Eric Carle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 We've been reading Chris Van Allsburg's books lately, and dd really enjoys the gorgeous illustrations. The Miffy books are cute and rhyme nicely. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBlessings Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I compiled a book list for PreK-K. I put it on my blog as a printable pdf. These are all the books the kids want read again, and again, and again that I actually enjoy reading again, and again, and again! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks! I'm going to see what the library has available from everyone's lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Loving this thread!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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