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Wholesome Children's Books You Can Feel Good About Buying
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Wild About BooksWild About Books by Judy Sierra
Buy used from: $14.12
Great way to get kids excited about reading.
The Great, Great, Great Chicken WarThe Great, Great, Great Chicken War by David de la Garza
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $1.40
This picturebook has awesome illustrations and it helps parents address the issue of war with their children. I felt really great about buying it because a porton of the proceeds goes towards Doctors Without Borders, a non-profit organization.
Just a DreamJust a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $0.97
Addresses environmental issues, which is important to get your children thinking about at a young age since they are the generation that will be solving those issues.
Lisa in New York (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa)Lisa in New York (The Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa) by Anne Gutman
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $3.42
I think this book is cute because it nonchalantly teaches children what to do if they ever get lost-find a policeman! Plus it is the story of a puppy, and who doesn't love puppies?
Isabelle and the AngelIsabelle and the Angel by Thierry Magnier
Buy used from: $0.01
This book is one of a kind. It touches on some of the sensitive emotions a child can feel.
Dream BigDream Big
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.00
A great book to teach your children to be motivated and to dream big.
Gaspard on Vacation (Gutman, Anne. Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa.)Gaspard on Vacation (Gutman, Anne. Misadventures of Gaspard and Lisa.) by Anne Gutman
Buy used from: $0.01
This is a good bedtime story. I know my neice liked it because she was learning about new places.
The Dog Chapel: Welcome All Creeds, All Breeds. No Dogmas AllowedThe Dog Chapel: Welcome All Creeds, All Breeds. No Dogmas Allowed by Stephen Huneck
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $1.94
I love the woodcut illustrations.
Smartypants (Pete In School)Smartypants (Pete In School) by Maira Kalman
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $3.49
The story of a dog who likes to study.
Mind Your Manners, B.B. WolfMind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf by Judy Sierra
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $3.30
LOVE these illustrations
Ooh-la-la (Max in Love) (Picture Puffin)Ooh-la-la (Max in Love) (Picture Puffin) by Maira Kalman
Buy used from: $2.12
Among other things, this story includes some French vocabulary to peak your child's interest in other nations.
Tea with MilkTea with Milk by Allen Say
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $0.51
Addresses the issue of ostracism that children can feel when they do not fit "the norm". Also gives a glimpse into Japanese culture.
Olive, the Other Reindeer Book and DollOlive, the Other Reindeer Book and Doll by Vivian Walsh
Buy new: $17.12 / Used from: $7.12
My neice loves to read this book all-year long even though it is Christmas themed.
Ballerina!Ballerina! by Peter Sis
Buy new: $15.83 / Used from: $0.01
Great for that little girl who loves to play dress-up.
Trucks Trucks Trucks Board BookTrucks Trucks Trucks Board Book by Peter Sis
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
Good counterpart to "Ballerina!" but for boys who love trucks.
TuesdayTuesday by David Wiesner
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.97
I used to work with a woman who had this book on display in her office because it meant a lot to her. It's a Caldecott Medal winner
Flotsam (Caldecott Medal Book)Flotsam (Caldecott Medal Book) by David Wiesner
Buy new: $11.05 / Used from: $7.00
Another Caldecott winner from Wiesner
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late! by Mo Willems
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $5.32
A cute bedtime story.
There's a Wocket in My Pocket! (Dr. Seuss's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes)There's a Wocket in My Pocket! (Dr. Seuss's Book of Ridiculous Rhymes) by Dr.; Geisel, Theodor Seuss Seuss
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
Dr. Seuss is an obvious must-have.
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books)Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books) by Dr. Seuss
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
I feel kind of silly reading the made-up words in this book out loud, but the kids love it
The Giving TreeThe Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $0.96
A classic that I remember reading back in the day.
Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books) by Crockett Johnson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.53
Teaches that art is a great way to express feelings.
The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Buy new: $14.29 / Used from: $0.01
Beautiful illustrations.
If You Give a Pig a Pancake (If You Give...)If You Give a Pig a Pancake (If You Give...) by Laura Numeroff
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $0.64
The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards))The Dot (Irma S and James H Black Honor for Excellence in Children's Literature (Awards)) by Peter H. Reynolds
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $4.62
A cute journey of self-expression
The Three QuestionsThe Three Questions by Jon J. Muth
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $5.50