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
  
  











  



  
The Complete Adventures of Curious George88 reviews
H. A. Rey

Houghton Mifflin, 2001

excellent

+ Wonderful Classic
+ nice collection
+ Curious George for father &son
+ Cuious George's Complete Adventures
  
  











  



  
Bread and Jam for Frances24 reviews
Russell Hoban

HarperTrophy, 1993

great children's story

+ Great book
+ Wonderful Classic filled with Humor
+ Frances, a classic children's character
+ a classic
  
  











  



  
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)
  
  











  



  
Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue21 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.
  
  











  



  
Mr. Pine's Purple House53 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!
  
  











  



  
Corduroy97 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
  
  











  



  
The Snowy Day Board Book79 reviews
Ezra Jack Keats

Viking Juvenile, 1996

More than a snowy day

+ Childhood memories
+ A Timeless Classic
+ A classic
+ Cute
  
  











  



  
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business70 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.
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
Harry the Dirty Dog39 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!
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
We Help Mommy2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
Guess How Much I Love You288 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
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
The Velveteen Rabbit101 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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.
  
  











  



  
Jolly Old Santa Claus: Collectors Edition Featuring the Original Story20 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!
  
  











  



  
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day175 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 ...