Saturday, January 5, 2013

Top 12 picture books to read to a toddler boy

So I upped the number to 12, because it was too hard to pick just 10. When your child is old enough to talk, they should be asking questions about stories. This indicates they are comprehending. At this age avoid stories with lots of words on each page. Try to keep their attention for the entire book. (Good luck with that)

1. Pigeon books my Mo Williams. I haven't encountered a kid who doesn't love these books. Worth owning all 5. You will actually find yourself hiding these, because the kids want to read them all the time.
2. Firehouse by Mark Teague. It's about firetrucks and a parade, need I go on?
3. Bark, George by Jules Feiffer. This is my personal favorite.
4. It's a Book by Lane Smith. The last word of the story is an unfortunate word choice for the younger audience. Obviously, just don't read the word.
5. Seven Little Postmen by Margaret Wise Brown. It's a classic tale about the postal system.
6. How do Dinosaurs-----? Series by Jane Yolen. Dinosaurs make life lessons cool.
7. Another monster at the end of the book by Jon stone. This book has Elmo and Grover. Enough said.
8. Roadwork by Sally Sutton. Lots of construction vehicles. This is a book I not only hid, but wanted to burn we read it so much.
9. Hot rod hamster by Cynthia Lord. I don't quite get the enjoyment, but apparently a hot rod and a hamster is the greatest thing.
10. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
11. Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin
12. The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood. The pictures are hilarious.


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