I’ve been anticipating being asked by Kayla what my favorite book is. I just can’t pick one. I can’t. I’ve been thinking about how I will come to just one. So, I don’t know if she’ll be happy with me or not, but I thought I would get a jump start and share my favorites here. When she asks, I can say, “I have one POST at least” 🙂 .
Many of my favorites are books and authors that I read with Ashley, Kayla, and Morgan when they were little. I continued reading some of them with Mira, and now the grandchildren and all those who will listen at Just Like GRAMMY & POPPOP’s. Some of them I even remember hearing when I was younger. My Nana was an avid reader and always had a book close-by. Thanks to her, I love that I just might have picked up on the reading hobby from her.
Our Kindness Hub is filled with books and I don’t think I’ll ever have enough. I’ve always enjoyed discovering the magic behind the covers of children’s books.
Grammy Kim’s Top 9 Favorite Children’s Books and Authors
in no particular order… because I just can’t…
Anamalia by Graeme Base
The illustrations are captivating there are no need for words.
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
This book gives a great example of how vast your imaginations can be.
Corduroy by Don Freeman
A demonstration of love and friendship.
Are you my Mother by P.D. Eastman
Many opportunities to use different voices to answer the question posed by a lost little bird.
Good Dog, Carl by Alexandra Day
Mostly wordless with beautiful artwork depicting adventure between toddler and the family dog.
The Pokey Little Puppy by  Janette Sebring Lowrey
There is something to be learned about consequences of not listening.
Animal Sounds by Athena Dixon, E.J. Koh
Tried & true first book for my little girls now grown. Simple animal sounds.
Love you Forever by Robert Munsch
The love I have for my children can’t be beat. The amusement of some little challenges bring back memories of their childhood too.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
A commonly gifted book for goodnight wishes to little ones after saying goodnight to objects within the room.
Authors: Eric Carle; Mercer Meyer; Felicia Numeroff; Sandra Boynton; Anna Dewdney
I love some of the new series and authors too – but these above are my vintage classic favorites. I’d love to learn of more if you care to share…