[marley*and*me]

Hunting bears (were going on a bear hunt)

The giraffe who can't dance

Lazy day, busy Lizzie

Wombat divine

10 little fingers and 10 little toes

And plenty others already mentioned.

[bjk76]

DS has only just turned one, so his favourite books aren't necessarily that sophisticated, although I am surprised that he loves some longer ones. We've been reading regularly since about 3 months and read 3 stories before each nap/sleep as part of our routine.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Eric Carle - he loves sliding to find the picture underneath

Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell - another lift the flap book

I Wish That I Had Duck Feet by Dr Seuss - quite a long book, but he has loved this from around 6 months and is the only Dr Seuss book he likes so far. It's actually my favourite book from when I was about 4, so I love reading it to DS and doing voices!

Spot series by Eric Hill - I actually find them a bit average in terms of storyline, but DS loves the lift the flap and he's started pointing out things that he's interested in eg. ball, star, flower.

Mr McGee series by Pamela Allen - great rhymes and slightly ridiculous storylines. I find myself inadvertently memorising them and reciting them at odd occasions throughout the day!

The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear, illustrated by Anne Mortimer - beautiful illustrations which DS loves looking at.

Anything with singing, eg. Teddy Bears' Picnic, Old McDonald Had A Farm, nursery rhymes (Play School has put out a couple of great books).

I've also discovered some of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) other books. I really like Stickman and there's a great reading of it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swKDQR9fFs4 - I plan to learn the different accents! DS is a little young for their books, but I'm starting to read small sections of them until he gets used to them, then read more and more.

I'm always after more ideas for books, so will be following this thread with interest!

[pumpkinpie04]

Anything by Richard Scarry - we love the pictures.
Percy the Park-keeper books are also a big hit here.
Topsy and Tim

I'd second Marleyandme's suggestion of The giraffe who can't dance. It's a great book. I enjoy reading it. They enjoy listening!


This post has been edited by pumpkinpie04: 29/03/2012, 11:57 AM

[Kylie Orr]

Thanks for your additions so far.

spersephone - It is strange when you read a book you loved as a child, as an adult and wonder why the heck you loved it. I had that experience recently with The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek. It's actually just a really odd book but I recall loving it. And yes, some of the older books are a little *ahem* politically incorrect these days...!

niggles - I can see your point about Where is the Green Sheep. Had my son not adored that book and wanted it read over and over, eventually memorising it and reading it to himself at 3, then I would have thought it was a complete bore. I will go out on a limb and say I am not at all excited by Possum Magic. It's a bit of a shoulder shrug for me. The beauty of a highly diverse children's book range offers us all something we can love! Oh and Ramona - thanks for reminding me!!

MUMxTHREE - Deltora Quest @ 8? Very impressive.

Rose and the Midnight Cat - one of DH's favourite. I'm not so convinced of the appeal but the kids seem to enjoy it.

[duckasorus]

Guess How much I love you (cant remember who by)

My dad by anthony browne

[niggles]

Thanks for your additions so far.

niggles - I can see your point about Where is the Green Sheep. Had my son not adored that book and wanted it read over and over, eventually memorising it and reading it to himself at 3, then I would have thought it was a complete bore. I will go out on a limb and say I am not at all excited by Possum Magic. It's a bit of a shoulder shrug for me. The beauty of a highly diverse children's book range offers us all something we can love! Oh and Ramona - thanks for reminding me!!

Oh, I hear you there. Some books my DH and I almost want to hide from time to time because we can't bear to read them again that week. That's what I admire so much about good children's book authors. They seem to be able to capture a certain magic that appeals to children, even when it's not always obvious to adults.

[Julie3Girls]

A lot of our favourites have already been mentioned.
We have the large illustrated versions of The Faraway tree books, and my girls have loved them.

One that hasn't been mentioned ..
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox. My girls have all loved this one.

Where the fairies fly by Jane Simmons, which is a lovely bedtime story about looking for the dreamtime fairies to help them go to sleep.

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[Majeix]

Picture Books that I can think of.

John Brown Rose and the Midnight Cat.

The Green Sheep.


Womabat Stew.

The Paperbag Princess.

Rosie's Walk

Anothony Browne. -look what I've got. Voices in the Park.

Grandad's teeth (absolutely brilliant) Counting on Frank and Just Another Oridinary Day (studied this one in Child's lit at university) all by Rod Clement I think.

Hungry Caterpillar, Where the Wild Things are -as previoulsy mentioned...

Are You My Mother?

I Love you Stinky Face.

Dear Zoo.

Are We There Yet?

Spot.

Alfie Books and Dogger. Anthing by Shirely Hughes but particuarly these.

Frances Books -Russel Hoban

Gordon's biscuit.

The Pocket Dogs

Annie's Chair.

The Lorax

Edward the Emu.

Feathers for Phoebe?

The Kinder Hat

Aunt Nina Goodnight

Margaret Wild names alude me at present.

Harry the Dirty Dog (and the others)

Little Bear -books

Never been a huge fan of Pamela Allen but my chidren do like Who Sank the Boat? and I understand why it's a good book I just don't particuarly like it.

Don't Forget Matilda

Sunshine.

[Majeix]

One that hasn't been mentioned ..
The Magic Hat by Mem Fox. My girls have all loved this one.

Ohh thats a good one too.

[Majeix]

Ohhh Millie by John Marsden. I love the illustrations and the way it plays out. It was nominated for a children's book award one year but it didn't win. My daughter knew that book by heart.