Children’s Books We Read Over and Over

April 23, 2012 By 13 Comments

I am an avid reader. Mark became one when he married me. One of our favorite date nights consists of a book store, coffee, and a comfy chair. As parents to a fifteen month old, we also read a lot of children’s books.  I thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorites that we read over and over again.

Little Blue Truck is hands down Samuel’s favorite book. I love that it teaches animals and the sounds they make without saying, “The cow goes, Moo! The dog says, Woof!” It has a great moral of the story, rhymes in a fun way, and has beautiful pictures.

 

Biscuit Visits the Petting Zoo is a fun book that has a dog, Biscuit, as the main character. This kid loves dogs. So we say woof a lot, but we also enjoy teaching Samuel to pet the animals gently since this is a book he can interact with to feel different textures. The spine of this book has already started to wear off. We read it multiple times a day.

 

Bright Stanley and the Cave Monster is a colorful, fun book. Samuel loves looking at the pictures, and especially loves if you use different voices for each of the sea creatures.

Elmo’s Birthday Party is for whatever reason a really popular book around here. It’s a touch and feel book, but from an adult’s perspective, I have no idea what makes it so special. However, this is a book that we read over and over again in the same sitting. It’s strange. However, even though I disagree, the kiddo loves it.

Truck (First Words)is popular because it contains Vroom Vrooms. Samuel hasn’t been super fond of easy first words books, but this one along with Tractor (First Words)totally intrigue him. The pictures are very unique, subtle, and not cheesy. The pictures are fun to look at and the books have a boyish feel about them.

Where’s Spot is a fun book with a lot of opportunities to play peek-a-boo! Samuel loves lifting the flaps to reveal a new animal as we look for … wait for it … a dog!! Did I mention that Samuel loves dogs?

Good Night Moon is a classic. Samuel’s cousin recorded himself reading this book. It was a really sweet birthday present, and Samuel enjoys listening to the book over and over.

 

Guess How Much I Love You is another classic. Samuel’s Grammy is a librarian, and so she’s been gifting books to Samuel since he was born. This was one of the first ones she gave him, and it’s also a recorded version of her reading it. I often find Samuel sitting with his legs sprawled and this book on his lap. It’s such a sweet story.

 

Be My Friend, Floppy Puppy is a great texture book. It’s beautifully illustrated, and has a fun story line. Again, I’m a broken record, but Samuel just loves dogs. Mark says it’s God’s sense of humor …

 

So what about you? What are some of your favorite children’s books for 12-18 months?

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Filed Under: Books & Reading, Learning Together, Toddler Years
About Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann Dutton is co-founder of Butterfly Ministries, LLC, which is home to Intentional By Grace , Christian Mommy Blogger, and Intentional Homeschool. She is the wife to the man of her prayers, Mark, and mama to a loveable little boy, Samuel. She takes joy in spending her days creating memorable moments with her husband, conducting kitchen experiments, researching every natural alternative known to man, and making her little boy laugh. She does it all by the grace of God.

Comments

  1. Darcey Zahaykevich says:
    April 23, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Any book by Sandra Boynton. She always makes us smile.

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  2. shawnamariehenry says:
    April 23, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I was actually getting on here to say Sandra Boynton too! Our favorite is Barnyard Dance:)

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  3. Ecomattersnow says:
    April 24, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Oh these all sound wonderful. We have been looking for some new books to add to our Grandson’s birthday presents.

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  4. quickeasycheaphealthy says:
    April 24, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    I agree with the Sandra Boynton mention in the comments! Sometimes I don’t get what the books are about (Ha!), but they’re so easy to read, brightly colored, and the kids love the zany humor. And Elmo is a mystery to me, too, but my son loved him as well! Even before he watched Sesame Street (which he watched for about a year before he grew out of it), he had an affinity for Elmo. I think he’s just such a well-put together character for that age, one they really understand and can identify with. One of our very favorite books is one my sister bought my oldest son, a re-printed vintage Golden book about fire engines. It’s kind of hard to find, but that was one book that he wanted us to read over and over and over and over (etc) again. My second son? Can’t sit still for one page. We have our work cut out for us with him:)

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    • Leigh Ann says:
      April 25, 2012 at 10:24 am

      Ok, I glanced at the library, but didn’t see her…I need to go back with my stroller in tow. ha! I was in and out really quickly. Anyways, I’m totally intrigued I’ll have to find her. Too funny about the Elmo thing. Samuel doesn’t even like Sesame Street. I think that’s why it intrigues me so much!

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  5. Janet says:
    April 25, 2012 at 4:12 am

    One of my daughter’s all-time favorite books was The Monster At The End Of This Book. The anticipation to get to the end was high and always produced a real hearty belly laugh from her when we got to the end and the monster was………. Grover!!

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  6. Rachel Nathan Fairchild says:
    April 25, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    We love Sandra Boynton too. My daughter read Barnyard Dance so much it is falling apart and she is only two.lol. Napping House is a great one and so is Goodnight Gorilla. Also check out Dolly Patton’s free book club for children. She will send you a free book every month if you are in a qualifying area. It is great and she sends wonderful books!

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  7. Peggy says:
    September 21, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    My nephew LOVES Mo Willems books – Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Knuffle Bunny

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