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Ten Books Every Child's Bookshelf Should Have
Thursday, July 14, 2011 by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford
Are you finding inspiration from Stef's "Momspirational" blog?
I am!
Did you read this recent entry?
I love the thought of reading a book. The truth is I seldom read books for the sheer pleasure of doing so. For me, reading books is usually about finding out how to do something or exploring somewhere new.
On the other hand, I love reading books to my kiddo. I snatch up children's books from garage sales, resale shops, the library, and wherever else our travels take us.
To add to Stef's "Top 10," list, I'm blogging about another top ten that is relevant to us as mamas and papas; Ten Books Every Child's Bookshelf Should Have. Some of these books will require time for an infant or toddler to grow into, but don't worry, they will. Adding them to your bookshelf now will be a good investment for your child’s future.
Whether you're just getting your baby's nursery ready or looking for a new story to enjoy with your little one, here are some great books (in no particular order) that deserve to be read to every child:
10. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
9. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
8. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
7. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
6. Charlie Parker Played Be Bop by Christopher Raschka
5. Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
4. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr.
3. Go Away, Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley
2. We're Going on a Bear Hunt! by Michael Rosen
1. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
What are some good books you and your munchkin have read lately?
