Still stuck inside while social distancing or quarantine? The south is opening up but we’re pretty much still staying at home as much as we possibly can, enjoying some of our old favorites. Here are the ones my children reach for over and over again:
1. Race Car Count, by Rebecca Kai Dotlich.
I have a son who is fascinated by all things planes, trains, and automobiles. You can tell how beloved this book is based on the spine, haha. It’s a countdown book with fun rhymes... each of the car has their own personality and the illustrations are so fun.
2. The Book With No Pictures, by B.J. Novak
This book is a RIOT! Sure, there aren’t any pictures, but that doesn’t matter at all. The fun comes in the silly words the book makes you read out loud. We first bought the book when my first child was about 3, and she just didn’t get it at the time. Now, this book produces belly laughs at each read. A definite favorite.
3. Cars and Trucks And Things That Go, by Richard Scarry
I remember loving these books when I was a kid. There’s so much to look at and so many details. It’s a really long book, so typically we don’t read it before bed, at least not cover to cover. It’s more of a rainy afternoon book for us. You can tell we love things that move at our house, can’t you?
4. Llama, Llama Red Pajamas by Anna Dowdney
Ahh, yes, everyone seems to love this one. I love to read it in the most dramatic way possible so it’s even more fun. In fact, my 5 year old just asked for this as a bedtime story again. Such a sweet and simple story about a llama going through something most kids face- fear of the dark and reassurance that Mom is always there for him.
1. Race Car Count, by Rebecca Kai Dotlich.
I have a son who is fascinated by all things planes, trains, and automobiles. You can tell how beloved this book is based on the spine, haha. It’s a countdown book with fun rhymes... each of the car has their own personality and the illustrations are so fun.
2. The Book With No Pictures, by B.J. Novak
This book is a RIOT! Sure, there aren’t any pictures, but that doesn’t matter at all. The fun comes in the silly words the book makes you read out loud. We first bought the book when my first child was about 3, and she just didn’t get it at the time. Now, this book produces belly laughs at each read. A definite favorite.
I remember loving these books when I was a kid. There’s so much to look at and so many details. It’s a really long book, so typically we don’t read it before bed, at least not cover to cover. It’s more of a rainy afternoon book for us. You can tell we love things that move at our house, can’t you?
4. Llama, Llama Red Pajamas by Anna Dowdney
Ahh, yes, everyone seems to love this one. I love to read it in the most dramatic way possible so it’s even more fun. In fact, my 5 year old just asked for this as a bedtime story again. Such a sweet and simple story about a llama going through something most kids face- fear of the dark and reassurance that Mom is always there for him.
A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles Schulz
My kids are definite Peanuts fans. We recently bought all the cartoons on Amazon streaming and they’re on frequent rotation at our house. They adore the movies, and this book is also a favorite. I still love the sweet and simple story of a boy and his wimpy tree. Oh yeah, and it has a good message on the true meaning of Christmas and stuff. We still read this one year round. I think they last requested this one last week.
I have to admit, I even have a fondness for a few of them- Llama Llama is always fun to read as well. What are your family’s favorite books?
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