Books!

This week over at Kelly's Korner, she asks us to share our favorite childrens' books.

We L-O-V-E all sorts of books over here, so I just thought I would show you some of the kids' favorites.

Come on.

Don't pretend you aren't thrilled.

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We live about 2 blocks away from our library.

Handsome Dude picked out a book called, I am a little whale by Francois Crozat last month.

Handsome Dude deeply loved this book.

He called it:

"Big-Whale-Book."

Big-Whale-Book went everywhere with him.

In the truck.

In the bed.

In the bathroom.

I'm just kidding.  He didn't take it into the bathroom.

Or did he?

I cannot be certain.

That kid took that book everywhere.

Helpful Tip:  Have your children wash their hands after reading library books.  You never know where they have been.

But, I digress.

It was due back on Monday, so the Lumberjack returned it.

Handsome Dude did not appreciate this.

Our well-adjusted, sensible, and non-dramatic 3-year-old sobbed and wailed and wailed and sobbed.

It's so out of character for him.

Then he threw himself on the floor, proclaiming how "naughty" Daddy was for taking away his book.

So, yesterday . . .

We headed back to the library to reclaim what was rightfully his.

At least for 4 more weeks.

Good news!

While we were there, we found a whole family of books by Sir Crozat!

So, in about 4 weeks times, we can expect to see three times the fury and despair from our beloved son.

These books are really quite sweet.

We all love the pictures inside.

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Freight Train by Donald Crews

The little boys thoroughly enjoy this one.

Teaches counting and colors . . .

plus, it's about a train.

Win!

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Here are a few more of our favorites:

1)  No, David by David Shannon.

The kids think this one is fantastic, simply because their Dad's name is David.

And they really get into shouting,

"No, David!"

2)  Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle

This one is really great for preschoolers because it is so repetitive and predictable, they can "read" it themselves.

And read to you they will.

Over and over and over and over . . .

3)  Animal Sounds by Aurelius Battaglia

My kids have always loved this book.

4)  Cows in the Kitchen by June Crebbin

This book is awesome!

You can sing it to the tune of "Skip to my Lou"

"Cows in the Kitchen.  Moo, Moo, Moo . . . "

My kids have always loved it.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault

We have two copies of this one.  The one on the right we bought about 6 years ago.  I don't mind if books get bent and ripped.  I am happy that my kids love them and read them often.  Of course, I don't allow them to purposely destroy, but I encourage them to read them often.

This is a fun little rhyming book that the kids can chant along with you.

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The girls are getting older now.

They are enjoying chapter books.  These are all newer to me, so I don't have many to recommend or share, but I would love suggestions!

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Of course, I must take a moment to brag.

My kids are always on their best behaviors for story time.

They always sit still.

They always pay attention.

And they never . . .

Ever . . .

Throw fits.

Ever.

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Which childrens' books are your favorites?