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Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of Life, Love and Learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul) 474 reviews
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...
HCI Teens, 1997
My daugher loves this book
My daughter started reading this book at age 12, and has had it for 2 years. She still loves to go back and read selections of love, hope, courage. Give your teenager something worth reading! :)
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Mattimeo (Redwall, Book 3)213 reviews
Brian Jacques
Avon, 1991
EXCELLENT! 10/10!
This is either the best or the second best Redwall book. It's the direct sequel to the Original Redwall, so there will be a lot of familier characters. Complete with 3 huge battles, a cruel monster that lurks in the dark, and an evil slaver named Slager, this book is ultimate, and I highly reccomend it!
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The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)263 reviews
Valorie Schaefer
American Girl, 1998
Great for the newly-developing tween
My daughter loves this book. It has information and advice about a girl's body, while staying away from controversial subjects. (Personally I'm in the tell-'em-young camp, but I know not everybody is). Anyway, this book covers physical development, hair washing, ear piercing, and all manner of random coming-of-age stuff in an extremely accessible way.
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The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Keeper Martin's Tales Series, Book 1)317 reviews
Robert Stanek
Reagent Press, 2002
Wonderful, heart-warming stories by a wonderful author
My boys have read all the books by this author and they love this book! As a mother I was happy to find the story is well written and does not have sex or violence. Bravo Mr. Stanek on a job well done!
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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type198 reviews
Doreen Cronin
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2000
Perfect for Preschoolers
Absolutely for preschoolers. My son loved this book almost as much as I did. Everything about this book was adorable- the silliness, the electric blankets, and the diving board. He and I couldn't stop laughing. The reader (most likely the adult) will love how often the neutral party isn't neutral at all. I'm an animal lover, so this book will always have a soft spot in my heart.
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Good Night, Gorilla165 reviews
Peggy Rathmann
Putnam Juvenile, 1996
First book to generate a laugh
My son has been reading this since he was 8 mos old, he loves to look at the pictures (there are minimal words) while I describe what is going on. At about 11 mos, when he got to the page where the zookeeper's wife finds Gorilla in bed, he laughed out loud! It's so cute to see him "get it."
As he gets older, there are many smaller details in the pictures that will catch his attention, so ...
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You Are Special170 reviews
Max Lucado
Crossway Books, 1997
Touching story, not just for children.
Max Lucado has an touched a nerve with his delightful stories. This book reaches the heart of all of us.
We all want to know our worth. This beautifully written and illustrated story reminds us that we are all of infinite worth, in the eyes of our creator.
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Lucky Man: A Memoir212 reviews
Simon & Schuster Audio, 2002
A thought-provoking intimate account
I was amazed at what an excellent writer Michael J. Fox is -- his story was candidly written with insightful accounts of his incredible journey. I was also impressed that the proceeds from the book all go to research for a cure for Parkinson's disease. Way to go, Michael!
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?315 reviews
Bill Martin Jr.
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996
a must have!
I started reading this book to my son when he was 12 months old and since then he has always loved reading it. The words are flowy and interesting enough to capture his attention. A definate must have in a toddlers bookshelf!
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Where the Wild Things Are357 reviews
Maurice Sendak
Harper Collins, 1988
Terrible...roars, teeth, eyes, claws! Super fun for little boys!
Sometimes we just can't seem to settle down before bed. During those times, I reach for "Where the Wild Things Are" so that my two sons can roar their terrible roars and gnash their terrible teeth and roll their terrible eyes and show their terrible claws.
The book is short -- perfect for bedtime reading -- and very interactive. The story follows Max and his wild imagination to a magical land. ...
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Time for Bed138 reviews
Mem Fox
Gulliver Books, 1993
Wonderful bedtime story
Time for bed is a wonderful bedtime story for children of all ages.
My granddaughters just love it and want it read over & over!
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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings141 reviews
HarperCollins, 1974
One of the best childrens books ever.. also great for adults!
Nothing I could write here would explain how great of a book you are about to purchase. All I can say is... I loved it as a child and my son loves it. Stop wasting time and buy it now!!
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Moo Baa La La La142 reviews
Little Simon, 1982
Love this book!
Our 9 month old loved it when he was just 6 months. I think that just about says how wonderful this book is. And the ending gives a perfect cue for the little ones to voice their opinion!
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Philadelphia Chickens139 reviews
Sandra Boynton
Workman Publishing Company, 2002
Matthew G. Rosenberger, Publisher, ABC Philadelphia: Travel Guides for Kids
After recently purchasing another copy of this to give as a birthday gift I am reminded of how much our family has enjoyed these songs over the years. As a child, I remember listening to Free to be You and Me and I believe Philadelphia Chickens belongs in the same category-it is creative and fun-it is a classic!
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?122 reviews
Jane Yolen
Blue Sky Press, 2000
A book for any little dinosaur fan
My three year old has been into dinosaurs for a year and is still going strong. He received this for his third birthday and it quickly became his favorite bedtime story. We always end with a kiss and he roars a goodnight. Lol.
I like how the dinosaurs are named in the pictures because it not only teaches bedtime manners, but also dinosaur identification. Believe it or not, the boy can name ...
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Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board)151 reviews
Sandra Boynton
Workman Publishing Company, 1993
Stomp your feet!!!
What a treat to buy this for a friend's baby. My youngest child LOVED this book because as others have pointed out, it is fantastic! Just reading the words results in a great rhyme and makes you dance. You can't help it. Babies love it, toddlers love it, and parents love to read it, even the 4,999th time. It makes everyone smile. We wore the cover off and had to buy multiple copies. What a great ...
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Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)147 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1981
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My sister resently bought this book for my 3 year old son & once we started to read it I remoembered it from when I was a little girl. My son absolutly LOVES IT & I do as well. To be able to create different things with just a crayon & your imagination is wonderful. It's the perfect book for young as well as old
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give...)125 reviews
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Laura Geringer, 1985
If You Give a Child This Book...You Will Have Hours of Fun Together
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is a modern classic, beloved by children everywhere. It is also a book that teaches about sequential action and consequence. For example, if you give a mouse a cookie, he is going to ask for a glass of milk. If you give him a glass of milk, he will probably ask for straw. As the book continues, the drink leads to a napkin, which leads to a mirror (to check for a ...
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid152 reviews
Jeff Kinney
Recorded Books, 2008
Best book ever!
This book was so awesome I couldn't put it down. I read it in 2 days and couldn't wait to get Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. I hope this author writes a lot more books because they are very enjoyable and entertaining.
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Fancy Nancy158 reviews
Jane O'connor
HarperCollins, 2005
Love to Be Fancy
What a wonderful book! Well, I admit, mostly I like looking at the pictures. But even for someone who's completely grown out of pink and purple, I often read this book wishing I could have the self-confidence to dress just like Nancy. I've read things about this book saying that there is no deep message, but I think there are several. I love that Nancy's parents make room for her to be herself ...
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