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Top 10 Children’s Book Lists Compared

A Top 10 list of any kind is for the most part subjective. There can be many criteria used to judge which item is better than another. The same holds true for children’s books. Let’s compare a few Top 10 Children’s book lists. Good Reads Top 10 Children’s books: Top Selling Children’s Books at Amazon…
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss

A beginner book of 60+ pages, this book helps the young reader develop confidence in reading by exploring the world of Dr. Seuss. Using his trademark humor and imagination, he puts together simple words and phrases in rhyme fashion, doubling the effect by illustrating the silly phrases that he has put together. Why we like…
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss

Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss is one of the very best books by the prolific author. The reader is sent on a journey to fantastical, imaginative places, witnessing panoramic vistas, and viewing trademark colorful creative lands that only Dr. Seuss could have imagined. The message is one of hope, especially intended for…
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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a Teacher’s Pick for a must-have, must-read children’s book. Summary: Harold draws objects, places, and things with his magical crayon. He goes on an incredible adventure filled with wonder and imagination. Why we like the book: The book is long on content, many pages for you…
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Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? are magical words bound to be repeated by your youngster as they embark on a reading adventure that they will remember forever. These words will ring with you and bring tears to your eyes as you remember reading this board book with them for the first time.…
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Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd

Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrations by Clement Hurd is the perfect first bedtime book for every young child. Simple Plot: It tells of a young rabbit who appears to be delaying sleeptime by naming every object within sight. Why We Like It: Endearing storyline that every child can relate to. Innocent…
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Perhaps our #1 recommendation.  This classic by Eric Carle belongs in every child’s library in our opinion.  Among the first books that one should get for very young children, there are two board books available.  A standard size 7+ inch board book, and another larger hard cover version.  A story of birth and growth, change,…
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