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Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books) 148 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1981
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ I know why this book is a classic + Imaginative and delightful + Sons love the adventure
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The Complete Adventures of Curious George 88 reviews H. A. Rey
Houghton Mifflin, 2001
excellent
+ Wonderful Classic + nice collection + Curious George for father &son + Cuious George's Complete Adventures
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Bread and Jam for Frances 24 reviews Russell Hoban
HarperTrophy, 1993
great children's story
+ Great book + Wonderful Classic filled with Humor + Frances, a classic children's character + a classic
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Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss) 269 reviews Dr. Seuss
Random House, New York, 1990
Excellent, Motivational for all ages
+ Great recognition gift + Classic Seuss + Classic inspiration + Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)
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Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue 21 reviews Maurice Sendak
HarperTrophy, 1991
WONDERFUL!
+ One of the best kid's books ever + Great Kids Story
I have loved this story since I was a child. I lost my copy long ago, and my husband recently bought a new edition as a gift. I love it all over again! Definitely a classic.
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Mr. Pine's Purple House 53 reviews Leonard P Kessler
Purple House Press, 2001
The lessons of life and learning how to read are ones that all children should learn
+ Childhood + 41 years ago.. + One of our favorite stories.... + The best book!
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Corduroy 97 reviews
Viking Juvenile, 1968
a favorite from my childhood that I'm passing to my child
+ Classic + A must have. + I felt sad for Corduroy
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The Snowy Day Board Book 79 reviews Ezra Jack Keats
Viking Juvenile, 1996
More than a snowy day
+ Childhood memories + A Timeless Classic + A classic + Cute
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Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business 70 reviews
HarperTrophy, 1987
Me and my 2.5 year old son love this book
+ love this book + Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children + Childhood favorite is now my child's favorite + As much song as story.
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Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book 2) 40 reviews Peggy Parish
HarperTrophy, 1992
I read this when I was young
+ Classic! + Wonderful 'First reader' Book! + We Love You Amelia Bedelia! + Draw the curtain
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The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition (A Platt & Munk Classic) 65 reviews Watty Piper, Doris Hauman
Grosset & Dunlap, 1978
a classic for me and for my kids
+ Great, classic story! Good for negative children who are always saying "I can't." + Great Classic Tale + Great story - timeless message + My son loves this book!
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Harry the Dirty Dog 39 reviews Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham
HarperCollins, 1956
My favorite is now one of hers...
+ Harry the Dirty Dog + Harry is a lucky name in literature, ain't it? + One of the favorites + No Childs Library should Be without!
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The Five Chinese Brothers (Paperstar) 64 reviews Claire Huchet Bishop
Putnam Juvenile, 1996
Great book of the times; beware liberal ideology who insist racism
+ I love this book + I remember reading this as a child + A wonderful story but best for older children + great short story
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We Help Mommy 2 reviews Jean
Golden Press, 1959
Sweet book that all little children will enjoy
+ What a wonderful timeless book!
My mother used to read this book to my brothers and me when we were little, and it has always been one of my favorites! The illustrations by Eloise Wilkin are timeless and innocent; the children's faces are so endearing. The story is all about how children can help their mommies clean house. It ...
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Guess How Much I Love You 288 reviews Sam McBratney
Candlewick, 1996
This Book Makes Me Smile
+ Kid's always want to top their parents. + Kid's always want to top their parents. + over 20 years later... + Adorable
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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (Aladdin Picture Books) 47 reviews
Aladdin, 1987
There is always hope
+ A delightful story to share with your little ones + I wish everyone reads this book.
This is quite a touching story filled with lots of symbolism. It actually hits home for a friend of mine. Her husband did not want to have a child and so she terminated her pregnancy out of great disappointment. The savegery of a lion serves as a symbol for what can take a child donkey away from ...
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The Velveteen Rabbit 101 reviews Margery Williams
HarperTrophy, 1999
"Restored by that Refining Fire"
+ "The Velveteen Rabbit" + V R Streep + A Feel-Good Event + A book for all ages ...
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The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes Book & Cassette (Read Along Book & Cassette) 3 reviews Dubose Heyward
Houghton Mifflin, 1999
The best easter book ever!
+ Women's Lib + The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes
This was my absolute favorite book as a child! It's really one of the only ones I remember besides my Mother Goose book. I bought it for my step-daughter and she loved it as well. It's such a sweet book with pictures that will stay in a child's memory forever.
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Jolly Old Santa Claus: Collectors Edition Featuring the Original Story 20 reviews Sparkie
Candy Cane Press, 1996
A Jolly Old Book About A Jolly Old Chap!
+ Jolly Old Santa Claus: Collectors Edition
Very sweet and timeless. A classic story of the wonder and magic that only Santa can inspire. It's been around for generations and will continue to be for generations to come. Read it with your little ones - it will become a wonderful holiday tradition!
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 175 reviews Judith Viorst
Aladdin, 1987
It Was Fun, Bad Day Or Not
+ Everyone Can Be Grumpy + Is there a Grumpus Among Us?
I've seen some of the other reviews and how this book is too negative. I liked it! Things don't always so as planned, but this book offers a refreshing and funny way to introduce that concept to your child. The pictures are great and the message is clear that despite everything being ...
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