Children's Books
The picture books, chapter books, and read-alouds loved by kids and parents alike filled with stunning illustrations, meaningful storylines, and lessons we all need to be reminded of from time to time.
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Little Witch Hazel
Phoebe Wahl
Love the illustrations SO much! Little Witch Hazel is a beautiful ode to nature, friendship, wild things, and the seasons.
$19.99
The Story Orchestra
Katy Flint, Jessica Courtney Tickle (Illustrator)
These books are parent pleasers AND kid pleasers, which is rare. I didn't think my kids would like them, but they love pressing the buttons. There is a whole series, and you can learn a lot about each ballet or piece of music. Highly recommend as baby/young child presents. You'll be cool, and the kids will actually like them.
Here We Are
This is an amazing baby shower/new baby gift if you ever need one, so I wanted to put it out there. We received this book when our daughter was born, and it's so sweet. Oliver Jeffers is kind of the cool children's book author du jour, and you'll be cool if you give one of his books!
Lost and Found
Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is my favorite children's book author and illustrator. This is a lovely book about friendship which my boys read again and again.
$18.63
The Great Paper Caper
Oliver Jeffers
Another great book from Oliver Jeffers that is fun, imaginative, and has a lovely message about working together.
$19.56
The Day the Crayons Quit
Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers
A #1 NYT bestseller with a fresh storyline and engaging illustrations that kids and adults will love. We like to give each of the crayons a different voice when we read it.
$16.77
I Want My Hat Back
Jon Klassen
Beautiful illustrations with an unexpected ending that will make kids laugh when they realize what happened.
$10.24
We Are in a Book!-An Elephant and Piggie Book
Mo Willems
The entire Elephant & Piggie series from Mo Willems is wonderful, but my kids especially love this one that talks with the reader and brings them into the story.
$10.24
Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set
Roald Dahl
It is too difficult to pick a favorite Roald Dahl book. We got this set for our boys and they have read each book multiple times. I love to read with them as well because they are just as entertaining now as when I read them as a kid.
$44.00
The Wild Robot
Peter Brown
Such a beautiful book! The illustrations, the story - everything about it is amazing. There is also a film version you can watch after reading. Highly recommend!
$8.38
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sherri Duskey Rinker
This series is pretty popular now, but we dot it when it first came out and loved the cute illustration style and rhyming cadence that makes them easy to read. Plus the story is about getting ready for bed so it is nice to read with little ones at bedtime.
$17.70
Little Books Boxed Set: Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
We got this set of board books when our boys were little and read them SO much they fell apart! :) Our kids love the opposite style writing (little pea HATES candy) and the illustrations are so sweet.
$20.49
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Pena & Christian Robinson
Winner of so many top children's book awards for its beautiful story of intergenerational relationships, cultural diversity, and vibrant illustrations.
$17.70
Dragons love tacos
Adam Rubin
Such a fun book! My kids loved reading this one. Who doesn't want a pantload of tacos???
Where the Wild Things Are (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Sold by Barnes & Noble
A classic story and beautiful artwork.
$21.99
The Snowy Day (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Sold by Barnes & Noble
A great book to read with your kids in the winter or any day, really. Beautiful illustrations and a lovely story.
$8.99
Madeline
Sold by Baby Braithwaite
Tell that lion who's boss!
$9.99
Freight Train (Caldecott Honor Book)
Sold by Barnes & Noble
In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. My son was obsessed with trains and this was a favorite in our house for a long time.
$9.99
The Monster at the End of This Book
Jon Stone, Michael Smollin
One of my absolute favorite books as a kid and my kids love it, too. It's so fun for a child to have Grover speaking to you like you are a part of the story.
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