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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 09:58:21 AM
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Every night before bed I read to my little one. We are in board books and he loves to turn the page for me. Some nights that is all he wants. I though would love some other books to read after a year of the same stories. We have gone to the library but many of those books are "overused". Anyone have suggestions for good titles?
thanks,
Laurie
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 10:19:44 AM
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Are you trying to stay in board books, or venture out? There's some dr Seuss board books that aren't bad. And I really like these two board books that I have. One I was given, and I liked it so much, I searched online, and found there was a second in the series, but it seems like they are out of print. I searched high and low and finally found the second at a used book store, so you too may be able to find them at a used book store.
They are by Bless Moo (yes bless Moo). One is a alphabet book (the original I was given). And right now I can't remember what the other was about-I just found it not long ago, after looking for about 5 years! But, it is my favorite alphabet book ever. And it's a board one, cute, and kind of teaches that God created all things-alphabetically! lol They are medium sized books (so large for board books)
Other then that we love McCloskey, Eric Carle, and Iza Trapani - a twist on old classics, like I'm a little tea pot, but added a bunch of lyrics to the original. All hers are based on older classics, like baa baa black sheep, little tea pot, and so on. But, really imaginative.
I get the Eric, and Seuss and Curious George and such as that, mainly at Khol's. They have 5 dollar books, that change about quarterly. So every three or so months there is a different author or series available, with about 4 books, plus the matching stuffed animals for sale. It's always the larger hard back books, which are worth usually 10 to 20 dollars, but it's a charity thing so they offer them for 5 and it's a good deal for us, and the money goes to Children's hospitals supposedly.
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Jan 17 2013 : 5:33:47 PM
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Lauri...sent you an email
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2013 : 7:20:57 PM
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heather, I think it will be board books for a bit. I do have several Dr. Seuss books and a collection of Winnie the Pooh. Since he likes turning pages and not quite ready to not tear I'm keeping those in reserve.
laurie
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MtnGrlByTheBay
True Blue Farmgirl
171 Posts
Erin
Lexington Park
MD
USA
171 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2013 : 12:39:45 PM
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Investigate "Usborne Books." Look for a consultant near you and host a party. It's the BEST way to get some REALLY nice books for a small amount of money. Sometimes it's best to look for a specific publisher, than just one author. I like Usborne books, but have to admit sometimes their subjects are a little shallow. DK is wonderful. Consider them. They have neat books with "touchy-feely" sections that are so fun for beginning readers. I loved these when I was a children's librarian at our public library. We had a few, and they circulated frequently. However, because they aren't the most "sanitary" we tried to avoid purchasing them. Sad, huh?
^^^I'm a RidgeRunner, and will always feel best when surrounded by the PA mountains.^^^
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 9:19:33 PM
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Laurie,
Do you have any Sandra Boynton books? Those were some of our favorites! We also enjoyed classics like Goodnight Moon, Goodnight Gorilla, 15 Minutes til Bedtime, Max and Ruby. Eric Carle's ABC book is fantastic because each page has a secret slide window to reveal the animal the letter is about. My youngest loved that one! Those are some just off the top of my head. If you want more ideas, I can go look in our toddler book stash and get you the titles. We love books around here! :)
~Hugs,
April :)
Playing in the Sonshine
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beccaroo
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Rebecca
Grand Prairie
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2013 : 11:46:19 AM
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I know how you are feeling. My son loves me to read the same book every night. He loves curious george, and we have a collection of them. We read 3 every night and he can almost quote them now. He use to love "Goodnight Moon" and it is really cute. Have you looked on Amazon? I got a few books off of there that was in good shape and only paid 1cent plus shipping. So about $4.50 a book. The only thing I did not like was that you cant combine shipping with other books, since they come from different sellers. Good Luck!
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2013 : 4:06:33 PM
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My girls like Barnyard Dance and other Sandra Boynton Books. Fun books
They also like Tom and Pippo books.
Sandra
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IdahoShamrock
True Blue Farmgirl
161 Posts
Kathy
Hayden
Idaho
USA
161 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2013 : 08:45:14 AM
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I love Shel Silverstein. His books of poetry are absurd and silly. The poems are so short and entertaining, that I can pick up a book and read a poem during a meal or while the kid is putting on her shoes. My grown children still quote some of his poems at random times.
Farmgirl #2125
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