A Rainbow of My Own7 reviews
Don Freeman

Puffin, 1978

A classic, heartwarming tale for a boy OR girl!

+ Great Reading
+ Fiction or Non Fiction?
+ The Story of Wanting A Rainbow
  
  











  



  
A Pocket for Corduroy (Picture Puffins)7 reviews
Don Freeman

Puffin, 1980

More adventures with Lisa's very own bear. . .

+ Gave as a baby shower gift and it was a HUGE hit with the mommy to be!
+ A Pocket Full Of Fun............
+ My 3 year old loves this book
+ A sequel to the classic
  
  











  



  
Dandelion (Picture Puffin)10 reviews
Don Freeman

Puffin, 1977

My 5 Year Old's Favorite Book

+ A Picture Book Story with a Lesson....
+ A book to read over and over
+ Another super book by Don Freeman
+ Another one of my favorites!
  
  











  



  
Little Gorilla23 reviews
Ruth Lercher Bornstein

Clarion Books, 2000

Everybody loved him

+ Fun to read
+ love this book
+ Wonderful Book
  
  











  



  
In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection)100 reviews

HarperCollins, 1996

My feelings have changed about this book over time

+ Get the Scholastic Sendak collection DVD to enjoy the book even more
+ A Multi-generational classic
+ A "Must Have"
  
  











  



  
Silly Sally (Red Wagon Books)41 reviews
Audrey Wood

Red Wagon Books, 1999

very cute

+ Silly Sally
+ Silly Chloe loves this book!
+ walking backwards, upside down...
+ Original and funny.....
  
  











  



  
Go, Dog. Go! (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))55 reviews
P.D. Eastman

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1997

FAVORITE BEDTIME BOOK

+ Memories for life
+ An All-Time Favorite of My Daughter
+ Classic
  
  











  



  
Sleep Tight, Little Bear with DVD (Little Bear)2 reviews
Martin Waddell

Candlewick, 2005

Gentle and heartwarming

+ Sleep Tight, Little Bear

The story is really gentle and charming with a nice message that is relatable with young children who are starting to want to be more independent. Our 22 month old daughter can relate to all the things the little bear is doing. And the caring relationship with the parent is nicely portrayed. It is ...
  
  











  



  
I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (Beginner Books)17 reviews
Dr. Seuss

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1978

I Can Read With My Eyes Shut

+ Inspiring introduction to reading
+ Encouraging reading
+ I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
  
  











  



  
Mary Had a Little Lamb4 reviews

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

Artistic Masterpiece

+ Absolutely delightful
+ mary had a litle lamb
+ Visual new take on classic poem
  
  











  



  
Penguin Dreams (I Can Sleep Book)9 reviews
V. L. Walsh

Chronicle Books, 1999

love the illustrations and text

+ Bit of a weird book
+ nice j.otto journey for very young readers

While perhaps not for those who want a very traditional children's story about penguins, etc., this book has been a big hit in our household. Its somewhat disconnected images and text are not in a linear story--they're meant to give the sense of a dream. And they're well done.
  
  











  



  
Captain's Purr1 review
Madeleine Floyd

Harcourt Children's Books, 2003

Charming and humorous

I agree with the editorial reviews about this book. I think children 1 year and up who like animals - especially cats - will really enjoy this book. It has a quiet humor and charm with an unexpected fantasy plot twist. The illustrations are very nicely done. So it is pleasing to look at just to ...
  
  











  



  
Corduroy101 reviews

Viking Juvenile, 1968

Wonderful book

+ A children's book this adult likes to read
+ A Timeless Favorite
+ The world's most adorable bear
+ Classic
  
  











  



  
Good Night, Gorilla169 reviews
Peggy Rathmann

Putnam Juvenile, 1996

Fun and funny

+ Better Than Goodnight Moon
+ Wonderful!
+ First book to generate a laugh
  
  











  



  
Jennie's Hat (Picture Puffins)5 reviews

Puffin, 2003

A favorite of mine for years!

+ Cute with caveat....
+ Beautiful book and engaging story
+ Hat - tastic!!!
+ Classic Children's Book on Hats
  
  











  



  
Goodnight Moon582 reviews
Margaret Wise Brown

HarperFestival, 1991

Generations

+ I probably should be annoyed by this
+ Still good for 21st century
+ Must Have Childhood Classic
+ Cadence and rythym
  
  











  



  
A Pocket for Corduroy (Picture Puffins)7 reviews
Don Freeman

Puffin, 1980

More adventures with Lisa's very own bear. . .

+ Gave as a baby shower gift and it was a HUGE hit with the mommy to be!
+ A Pocket Full Of Fun............
+ My 3 year old loves this book
+ A sequel to the classic
  
  











  



  
Goodnight Moon582 reviews
Margaret Wise Brown

HarperFestival, 1991

Generations

+ I probably should be annoyed by this
+ Still good for 21st century
+ Must Have Childhood Classic
+ Cadence and rythym
  
  











  



  
Sleep Tight, Little Bear with DVD (Little Bear)2 reviews
Martin Waddell

Candlewick, 2005

Gentle and heartwarming

+ Sleep Tight, Little Bear

The story is really gentle and charming with a nice message that is relatable with young children who are starting to want to be more independent. Our 22 month old daughter can relate to all the things the little bear is doing. And the caring relationship with the parent is nicely portrayed. It is ...
  
  











  



  
Mary Had a Little Lamb4 reviews

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

Artistic Masterpiece

+ Absolutely delightful
+ mary had a litle lamb
+ Visual new take on classic poem