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Books My Son Loved from 18-24 Months Part 3
By an Amazon.com customer
Noisy Nora (Picture Puffins)Noisy Nora (Picture Puffins) by Rosemary Wells
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.71
Very sweet story of a mouse who runs away after being ignored by parents who pay more attention to siblings. My son loves it even though he is an only child.
LunchLunch by Denise Fleming
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $1.98
No real story but the visual of the bits of colorful food on the mouse as he eats is interesting. Fun now this one probably wouldn't appeal after 2 or so.
Snip Snap!: What's That?Snip Snap!: What's That? by Mara Bergman
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $4.49
So funny! I was asked to read it 5 times the day I got it. The alligator keeps coming after the kids and scaring them until they tell him to go away (and scare him back).
Dinosaurs, DinosaursDinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.99
Barton really seems to speak to my son in all his books with his vibrant artwork.
Cookie's WeekCookie's Week by Cindy Ward
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.86
This one cracks Django up. The cat is so cute and the text is simple and repetitive.
The House That Jack BuiltThe House That Jack Built by Simms Taback
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.01
I love Simms Taback. Great visuals.
Bumpety Bump!Bumpety Bump! by Pat Hutchins
Buy new: $12.47 / Used from: $4.09
My son loves it when the little red hen stops following them. I love the visuals showing vegetables growing in the ground.
My Nose, Your NoseMy Nose, Your Nose by Melanie Walsh
Buy new: $11.70 / Used from: $2.08
I love this one. Shows the "different yet same" message in a very simple way.
Little PeaLittle Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $5.32
At first I wasn't sure about this title as Django doesn't even know what candy is but he seems to enjoy the playfulness of the pea anyway.
T Is for TerribleT Is for Terrible by Peter McCarty
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $0.01
I have no idea why my son likes this book but he does. He's big into dinosaurs but I think he also gets a kick out of the word terrible.
Over in the MeadowOver in the Meadow by John Langstaff
Buy used from: $0.41
I was happy he liked this one which is not a story but a sweet counting poem.
Good Night, Monkey BoyGood Night, Monkey Boy by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.83
Not much happens here except the boy keeps eating bananas and acting silly as he gets ready for bed but my son seems to relate.
Pancakes for BreakfastPancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola
Buy new: $6.00 / Used from: $0.98
He liked this one before he ever had pancakes. Done in visual a woman tries in vain to make her own pancakes only to end up eating the neighbors after her dog and cat eat her ingredients.
Benny Bakes a CakeBenny Bakes a Cake by Eve Rice
Buy used from: $24.29
Sweet story of a boy who loses one birthday cake and gains another.
Three Little KittensThree Little Kittens by Paul Galdone
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.85
Fun classic easy to read rhyme.
The Three Billy Goats GruffThe Three Billy Goats Gruff by Stephen Carpenter
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.52
Great version for younger kids as it isn't too scary. Great for doing voices.
Is Your Mama a Llama?Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.01
I was worried this one would pale next to Llama Llama Red Pajama but I was wrong. Django especially likes the end where the mama llama kisses her baby.
Woof! Woof!Woof! Woof! by David A. Carter
Buy new: $12.30 / Used from: $0.30
No story but a great graphic puzzle. Each shape of the dog is preceded by a question mark.
Tickle the Duck!Tickle the Duck! by Ethan Long
Buy new: $9.34 / Used from: $0.01
Simple but silly - it's hard to imagine any toddler not liking this one - don't tickle the duck! or do!
Froggy Gets DressedFroggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Great for learning about getting dressed with humor.
The Wee Little WomanThe Wee Little Woman by Byron Barton
Buy used from: $3.28
Another great Barton book. A good intro to the Teeny Tiny Woman later.
Please, Baby, PleasePlease, Baby, Please by Spike Lee
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $1.17
Another good perspective book for toddlers. Graphics are nice and the multi-cultural aspect is a bonus.
Clip-ClopClip-Clop by Nicola Smee
Buy new: $12.95 / Used from: $1.08
I was happy to find such a great toddler book with a horse. Django has been asking for it daily!
The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic Edition)The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic Edition) by Watty Piper
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $0.01
A great classic. I also like the newer illustrated edition but have only checked it out at the library. This is the copy we own and Django seems to like it just as well.