For the children?

Question

What books from your childhood would you like to share with your children? and any particular reasons why?

Answer 1

the three little bears...i remeber it was so much fun to know what they were going to say next...

Answer 2

Green eggs and ham

Answer 3

I loved all the Little Bear books and Danny the Dinosaur. They are in the I Can Read series . Also all of the Curious George books. When I read them to my daughter it's like my mother is reading to me again. So many wonderful memories.

Answer 4

"Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

Why? Because it's a classic tale of imagination that has come to be adored by millions of readers since its first publication.

"Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel" by Virginia Lee Burton

Why? Because it's a tale of inspiration and can-do spirit, and who can forget the beautiful illustrations, particularly the picture of Mary Anne, the titular steam shovel; it's also a great read-aloud.

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson

Why? Because it's the quintessential story of imagination, told with the sparest of text and illustrations.

"The Biggest Bear" by Lynd Ward

Why? Because it deals with themes too often overlooked by contemporary authors and illustrators.

"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats

Why? Because in its simple way it celebrates that which embodies winter and a child's wonder of the magic of snow.

"Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss

Why? Well, you can't go wrong with Dr. Seuss--and this is one of his best!

"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown; ill. by Clement Hurd

Why? Because it's the classic bedtime book.

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

Why? Because the wondrous ending and the predictable text makes it must for every young child's library.

"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr.; ill. by Eric Carle

Why? Because the simple repetition of the text makes it a great read-aloud and the beautiful collage-like illustrations make it a favorite among the youngest of children.

"The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge" by Hildegarde H. Swift; ill by Lynd Ward

Why? Because it's a timeless classic rooted in real life.

"The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf; ill. by Robert Lawson

Why? Because its nonviolent message transcends time.

"Corduroy" by Don Freeman

Why? Because it is a wonderful tale of a girl's love for a little bear and her acceptance of him as he is.

Answer 5

Anything by Jes Alborough or Sally Grindly

Answer 6

Five Little Monkey's Jumping On the Bed, Clifford the Big Red Dog, I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a fly. I think FIve Little Monkeys Jumping On the Bed is a good story because it teaches the children a good lesson. Clifford the BIg Red Dog is a great series because it lets children learn more words and it's   a fun book. I know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly is an interesting story. It kind of teaches  your children a lesson and its a humor book and kids love funny stuff.

Answer 7

giant John

Sam Bangs and Moonshine

Simp the ugly black dog

Flicka. Ricka and Dicka

Sim Slam and Slur

Just because I remember reading them and loved them.

Answer 8

I have a few but I can't recall the names, I think it would be cool for them to hear the same stories I did as a child.

I remember Pokey the puppy and happy birthday moon, If yo give a mouse a cookie... ??????