Hope you enjoyed the horror short “The Fence.” The entire piece is now featured on the Short Fiction page, if you didn’t get a chance to read it. I decided to lighten the mood this week by doing my first book review – of my favorite children’s books! My oldest is 3 ½, so for that long plus 5 months or so, I’ve been reading children’s books every day. Naturally, I’ve developed some favorites. My criteria were simple. I wanted to feature books that share good messages, engage my kids, and are fun for me to read even after a hundred repetitions. Click on any of the covers to view or purchase the books on amazon.com. ![]() 1. Otis Written and Illustrated By: Loren Long The message: Friendship is important! Take care of your friends. Why my kids love it:
![]() 2. Love you Forever Written By: Robert Munsch Illustrated By: Sheila McGraw Message: Family is important. Why my kids love it:
![]() 3. Horton Hatches the Egg Written and Illustrated By: Dr. Seuss Message: Hard work and commitment should be rewarded. Why my kids love it:
![]() 4. Babies on the Go Written By: Linda Ashman llustrated By: Jane Dyer The message: Fascinating animals transport their babies in wild ways! And yet, they are a lot like us. Why my kids love it:
![]() 5. Corduroy Written and Illustrated By: Don Freeman The message: We all deserve to love and be loved, despite our “missing buttons.” Why my kids love it:
* All cover photos are the property of the publisher.
Did I overlook your favorite? Comment below or send me a message! The kiddos and I always welcome new reading material!
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