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Children's Books I Loved as a Parent & as a Child
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TrockleTrockle by Holly Jahangiri
Buy new: $20.99
I wrote this book as a bedtime story for my son, to help him get over his fear of monsters under the bed and to encourage him to read. Now, I'm happy to share it with other families and children.
Bedtime For FrancesBedtime For Frances by Russell Hoban
Buy used from: $2.38
This is the book that helped ME get over my fear of monsters under the bed, "coat" monsters, and things that go "bump" in the night. May I have another slice of cake, please?
Eloise: The Absolutely Essential 50th Anniversary EditionEloise: The Absolutely Essential 50th Anniversary Edition by Kay Thompson
Buy used from: $24.84
I AM Eloise (or so I grew up believing). One of my coworkers recognized me right off, and calls me Eloise!
The Story of Ferdinand (Puffin Storytime)The Story of Ferdinand (Puffin Storytime) by Munro Leaf
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.72
Ten minus nine equals JoanieTen minus nine equals Joanie by Clarice Pont
Buy used from: $8.50
I read this one in elementary school, and would like to read it again - for some reason, it stuck in my mind as a favorite. I don't remember much about the story, but I loved the characters.
BEASTLY BOYS AND GHASTLY GIRLSBEASTLY BOYS AND GHASTLY GIRLS by William (poems collected by) Cole
Buy used from: $28.89
The book that helped to foster my warped sense of humor early on...and introduced me to the poetry of "Shelly Silverstein."
Brighty of the Grand CanyonBrighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry
Buy used from: $2.42
Where the Wild Things areWhere the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak
Buy used from: $5.85
See the toes? I named this monster for my grandmother - I thought their feet looked an awful lot alike.
In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection)In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection) by Maurice Sendak
Buy new: $12.92 / Used from: $8.92
Added because it was one of my cousins' favorites.