Day 52 - Children's Book Favs

Today, my mom sent me a newspaper article that listed the top 100 books for children, as ranked by Scholastic Parent & Child magazine.

This prompted me to think about children's books I love.  And, so today I am going to share with you some of my favorites (in no particular order) and why I enjoy these books!

On Beyond Zebra

by Dr. Seuss

I love that it challenges kids to think outside of the box!

When I Grow Up

by Al Yankovich

Great message about all the possibilities!

But not the Hippopotamus

by Sandra Boynton

Whimsical and funny.
And because when Owen was younger he giggled each and every time I read it to him (which was a lot)!

Sarah's Little Ghosts

by Thierry Robberecht

I love message about the importance of honesty and the sweet way in which it is told.

I'm Gonna Like Me

by Jamie Lee Curtis

Self-Esteem booster and great conversation starter.

The Caboose Who Got Loose 

by Bill Peet

Fun, imaginative adventurous tale!

The Whingdindilly

by Bill Peet

Great message about being exactly who you are, instead of wishing to be someone else.

Farewell to Shady Glade

by Bill Peet

Fun adventure!

Shades of People

by Shelley Rotner and Shelia M. Kelly

Love the descriptions of different skin colors and was another great conversation starter.
Plus adorable pictures of my friends' daughters are in this book!

Rotten Teeth

by Laura Simms

Imaginative and gross - in a wonderful way.

Hooray for Fish!

by Lucy Cousins

I love how the words are weaved in this story.

Horton Hears a Who

by Dr. Seuss

Because, "A person's a person no matter how small."

Piggie Pie!

by Margie Palatini

Fun for adults to read yet silly enough for children.

What Do People Do all Day?

by Richard Scarry

Great reference book for explaining our world.

The Little Engine that Could

by Watty Piper

Who doesn't like the little blue engine?!!?

One Morning in Maine

by Robert McCloskey

Great story about losing a first tooth.

Make Way For Ducklings

by Robert McCloskey

I love the perspective of the ducks in the city.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Crockett Johnson

The moon is always there guiding Harold adventures.

An Awesome Book of Thanks

by Dallas Clayton

Whimsical, fun, and awesome message of gratefulness.

Beautiful Oops!

by Barney Satzberg

Celebrates the joy of mistakes.

That's my list - but I am not sticking to it...
I am sure I will wake in the middle of the night kicking myself because I didn't include others...

What are your favorite Children's Books?

And, why?