 | Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $5.57 A student of mine first introduced me to this book, and I immediately fell in love with the illustrations and the lessons. If you want to teach your child to be his or herself, to have self-confidence in any situation and to be happy with who they are, this is a great book. It also deals with a bully, who Molly Lou Melon eventually wins over!
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 | Koala Lou by Mem Fox
Buy new: $7.00 / Used from: $0.54 Great for telling your child 2nd place is OK; that they don't need to do anything special for you to love them; and to help a child adjust to a new sibling and less attention.
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 | Olivia by Ian Falconer
Buy new: $9.71 / Used from: $0.35 If you have a little one at home who is independent, imaginative, inquisitive, and energetic, this is the book for you. The black, white and red illustrations are simple yet entertaining. You'll love when Olivia gets dressed and tries everything on. There are also images of real artwork that were borrowed for the book (including Jackson Pollock and Edgar Degas). This series is great!!
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 | On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
Buy new: $9.90 / Used from: $6.94 An imaginative and beautiful celebration of life. It will let your child know that they are original and special and that there is no one in the world like them! "If the moon stays up until morning one day, or a ladybug lands and decides to stay [...] it's because they're all hoping to see you smile..."
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 | Because of You by B.G. Hennessy
Buy new: $11.51 / Used from: $5.19 Your little one may not understand how he or she can have an impact in this great big world, but this book will show them that the little things they do can have HUGE, positive effects. It is a self-esteem booster and it will make them feel important and special.
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 | Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan
Buy new: $12.95 / Used from: $2.26 If your child loves animals, or if you want them to love dogs, this book is perfect. It tells a funny story about a troublesome dog and the illustrations will keep both you and your child entertained.
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 | If You Give a Pig a Pancake (If You Give...) by Laura Numeroff
Buy new: $9.93 / Used from: $0.01 This book is silly and fun, but it also teachers children cause and effect. "If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it." Yes, at times the pig seems to have ADHD because she jumps from one thing to the next, but she is loveable and the illustrations are great.
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 | Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
Buy used from: $1.46 I first came across this in the book store, and I thought it was funny. The cows are attempting to negotiate with the farmer, and they communicate with him by using an old typewriter. It is a story that I love reading to my daughter, and that she loves too!
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 | The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
Buy new: $10.79 / Used from: $4.00 This version of the famous story is excellent. It does not change the classic tale one bit, but it does add VERY colorful illustrations. Mary Engelbreit's drawings fill the entire page, and will keep your child's interest. Everytime you look at the illustrations, don't be surprised if you notice a small detail that you've previously missed! Excellent holiday book!
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 | Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones by Claire Freedman
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $3.51 Great bedtime story! All of the animals are getting ready to drift off into slumberland, and so will you child with the soothing, rhythmic verse. My husband and I enjoy reading this one to our daughter.
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 | I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa Mccourt
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.50 This book may have a funny title, but the message behind it is a heartfelt one. When you read this book to your child, it will reinforce the idea that no matter what, you will always love your child.
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 | I Love You Through And Through by Bernadette Rossetti Shustak
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $0.01 This board book is great for very young children who are just starting to read, or for children who like to turn pages and look at pictures. There are only a few words on a page, but the message is simple and clear -- I love everything about you.
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 | The Going-To-Bed Book by Sandra Boynton
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01 This was a baby shower gift from a friend, and I love reading it to my daughter at bedtime. All the animals follow their bedtime routine and before long are fast asleep. There's a cute rhyme to it too! Sandra Boynton books are great!
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 | The Poky Little Puppy (Little Golden Treasures) by Janette Sebring Lowrey
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01 This was one of my favorites as a child, and now I enjoy sharing it with my daughter. It has sold nearly 15 million copies since 1942, making it one of the most popular childrens books of all time, thus I think it is an absolute must for every child!
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 | The Little Rabbit Who Liked to Say Moo by Jonathan Allen
Buy new: $11.52 / Used from: $15.58 This is a book with an interesting title and an interesting idea. The little rabbit enjoys mooing... why? Just because! Other animals join in and experiment with making different sounds, and before long they discover how fun it can be to try something new and different.
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 | Dog by Matthew Van Fleet
Buy new: $13.25 / Used from: $0.94 If you love dogs, own a dog (or dogs) and want your child to love them too, this is certainly a book you should own. It contains tons of different dog photos, and is interactive with different tactile features and pull tabs (make the dogs wag their tails!). The one dog pees and the other poops, so be warned! My mother-in-law got a kick out of it when we left it for her to read to our daughter.
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 | Baby Touch and Feel Quack! Quack! (Baby Touch and Feel) by Roger Priddy
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $0.01 This touch and feel book introduces young children to a duck, puppy, bunny, pig, lamb and kitten. Great for young ones who like animals and running their little hands over different textures.
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