Books, books, books! Who doesn’t love books? To me, there is nothing more fun than reading a book. Books teach us; they transform us, and they take us to places we’ve never been. Illiteracy is a growing epidemic in our society. One of many things as new parents that were important to us was to read to our daughter and grow the love of learning and reading in her. We would start out reading to her during the day and before bed nurturing a routine of daily reading. Reading has become a part of her life where we have frequent outings to the local library and I’ll find her in her room in front of her bookcase reading. Our list of favorites has grown and is quite extensive now. I thought it would be a great time to share with the holidays.
Best Children’s Books(Our Families Favorites)
Giraffes Can’t Dance
This is the sweetest story of a giraffe who wants to dance and his friends make fun of him until he realizes he can dance to his own tune with a little help from a friend.
Little Blue Truck board book
The little blue truck has a whole series out, but this is still our favorite. It teaches friendship and always helping and caring for each other.
A magical train ride is a great bedtime book. Soothing and dreamy.
“We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because—God gave us you.” Mama bears words to her little cub. This book warms a mommies heart and will make you reminisce about the day your little one was born and will bring a closeness between the two of you while reading it. My little girl always wants to hear how she came into the world. My fav!
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
This book brings parents and children into the future with dreams and desires. In a clever way of introducing all that life holds for our children.
Corduroy
This book was written in 1968 but is so heart warming. About a bear who is waiting for his forever home in a department store window. And the joy he shows when he meets his little girl who will love him forever. A book your child will want to read over and over.
The Story of Ferdinand
Ferdinand is the sweetest peaceful bull just wanting to sit and enjoy the flowers and life. This story shows the expectations of those around him and how he is so comfortable with himself that he just continues to be peaceful and enjoy the life he loves. A Classic!
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name
We received several of these books, and they became a nightly ritual for our family. The pictures are beautiful, and the story takes children through the Bible and brings the story to life.
Tumble Bumble
This is a hilarious book about a tiny bug who is on a journey of meeting friends, dancing and playing. A cute rhyming book.
This is a cute tale of lady bugs finding their way home while counting.
