Monday, December 1, 2008

Toddler Books...

Okay...My lovely wife did this some time ago, and got some great suggestions in return. I thought I could try the same because I'm excited about the kinds of books that Luke is getting into, and Christmas is coming up - a great time for books. For me, books are about the only gift that I ever consistently feel I can make personal. Though Lindley has done most of the book shopping with her dad and sister for the last several years, and though she still may get the lion's share of this, with good communication, we will try to get a few books from outside of that trip.

Therefore, allow me to share with you some books that I like, some books that I would like to consider, and ask for your feedback. Of course, you can always make suggestions that aren't my list as well.

My favorites that we have or that have already made it to this year's Christmas list:
A Boy and His Bunny by Sean Bryan
Duck in a Truck by Jez Alborough
The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz - this one can really only be read in October and November
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Pencil Alan Ahlberg - I've only read this one once, but it was great!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems - I've only heard this one read once, but it was great
I fairly confident that I'm forgetting a couple of biggies and will add them if I think of them later

Books I would like to consider and would appreciate feedback on if you have read them:
Harold and The Purple Crayon by Crocket Johnson
Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff
Time to Say Please by Mo Willems

I would appreciate feedback and comments on the above or others that are good for a 3-4 year old.

Thanks!