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Minnesota Mom's Favorite Children's Books
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The Big Alfie and Annie Rose StorybookThe Big Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook by Shirley Hughes
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $0.01
My daughter makes us read these over and over and over again. See also "Alfie Weather"!
Annie Rose Is My Little SisterAnnie Rose Is My Little Sister by Shirley Hughes
Buy used from: $89.95
The Nursery CollectionThe Nursery Collection by Shirley Hughes
Buy used from: $4.72
Wonderful for 2 and younger.
Caps for Sale Board Book: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business (Reading Rainbow Books)Caps for Sale Board Book: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business (Reading Rainbow Books) by Esphyr Slobodkina
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.99
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Book & Cassette (Carry Along Book & Cassette Favorites)Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Book & Cassette (Carry Along Book & Cassette Favorites) by Bernard Waber
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.01
See other books by Waber -- Lovable Lyle, Lyle Finds His Mother, etc.
Sleep Tight, Little BearSleep Tight, Little Bear by Martin Waddell
Buy new: $9.74 / Used from: $2.08
The whole "Little Bear" series is good, especially for younger (1-3) readers. See especially "Let's Go Home, Little Bear."
Owl Babies (Book & CD)Owl Babies (Book & CD) by Martin Waddell
Buy new: $13.38 / Used from: $16.89
Very cute and especially appropriate for 2 and under.
Farmer DuckFarmer Duck by Martin Waddell
Buy used from: $0.09
A Ladder to the StarsA Ladder to the Stars by Simon Puttock
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $4.73
Beautiful story and would make a wonderful gift for a girl's 7th birthday.
Squeaky CleanSqueaky Clean by Simon Puttock
Buy used from: $0.98
Funny and cute -- kids will enjoy saying "Eek Eek Eek!"
Mademoiselle GorillaMademoiselle Gorilla by Simon Puttock
Buy used from: $24.82
The Spiffiest Giant in TownThe Spiffiest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $2.99
Room on the BroomRoom on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.00
The Snail and the Whale Big BookThe Snail and the Whale Big Book by Julia Donaldson
Buy new: $24.80 / Used from: $23.99
Rosy's VisitorsRosy's Visitors by Judy Hindley
Buy used from: $37.10
One of my daughter's absolute favorites. She enjoys acting out the story, too.
Eyes, Nose, Fingers, and Toes: A First Book All About YouEyes, Nose, Fingers, and Toes: A First Book All About You by Judy Hindley
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.72
Does a Cow Say Boo?Does a Cow Say Boo? by Judy Hindley
Buy used from: $8.01
What's in Baby's Morning?What's in Baby's Morning? by Judy Hindley
Buy used from: $1.08
The Big Red BusThe Big Red Bus by Judy Hindley
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.39
Excellent for younger kids AND for kids learning to read. My daughter enjoys reading the word "STOP!"
The ToymakerThe Toymaker by Martin Waddell
Buy used from: $2.21
No Roses for Harry!No Roses for Harry! by Gene Zion
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.44
Harry the Dirty DogHarry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
Thunder CakeThunder Cake by Patricia Polacco
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.94
Mommies Say Shh!Mommies Say Shh! by Patricia Polacco
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Polacco is a prolific writer but many of her books are for older children. This is one for younger readers and was a great favorite in our house around 1-2.
Peter's ChairPeter's Chair by Ezra Jack Keats
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $7.38
The Snowy DayThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.72
A classic!
Jennie's Hat (Picture Puffins)Jennie's Hat (Picture Puffins) by Ezra Jack Keats
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.22
Hairy Maclary: Five Lynley Dodd Stories (Hairy Maclary and Friends)Hairy Maclary: Five Lynley Dodd Stories (Hairy Maclary and Friends) by Lynley Dodd
Buy used from: $49.46
Recommend all of the Lynley Dodd books, including the Slinky Malinki series. Set in New Zealand, I believe. These are great for 1-2 year olds but my 3 1/2 year old still enjoys them. Adults will like these too.
Slinky MalinkiSlinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $0.01
Check out other Slinky Malinki books: Open the Door, Catflaps, etc.
Slinky Malinki, Open the DoorSlinky Malinki, Open the Door by Lynley Dodd
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $3.95
Shelia Rae, The Brave (Live Oak Readalong)Shelia Rae, The Brave (Live Oak Readalong) by Kevin Henkes
Buy new: $17.05 / Used from: $9.68
Kevin Henkes is big in our house right now. His books Chrysanthemum, Wemberly Worried, and Chester's Way are also good. Henkes is adept at getting at the way kids feel in new situations and providing realistic resolutions that will make sense to your kids.
Chester's WayChester's Way by Kevin Henkes
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
Alfie WeatherAlfie Weather by Shirley Hughes
Buy used from: $0.99
What can I say? Shirley Hughes is a beautiful illustrator and storyteller. She is so good at capturing those cozy moments of childhood. These might choke you up a little, too.
Ella The Elegant Elephant Read AlongElla The Elegant Elephant Read Along by Carmela D'amico
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $9.53
The Three Snow BearsThe Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $4.94
Jan Brett's Little LibraryJan Brett's Little Library by Jan Brett
Buy new: $16.31 / Used from: $10.61
Busy, Busy Town (Giant Little Golden Book)Busy, Busy Town (Giant Little Golden Book) by Richard Scarry
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $5.90
Tacky the Penguin (Book and CD) (Read Along Book & CD)Tacky the Penguin (Book and CD) (Read Along Book & CD) by Helen Lester
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $5.65
THE LITTLE RED TRAIN STORYBOOKTHE LITTLE RED TRAIN STORYBOOK by Benedict Blathwayt
Buy used from: $0.40
Peter Spier's Circus (A Picture Yearling Book)Peter Spier's Circus (A Picture Yearling Book) by Peter Spier
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.94