Finding the best kids books suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. The Pout-Pout Fish
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The Pout Pout FishDescription
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
Deep in the water,
Mr. Fish swims about
With his fish face stuck
In a permanent pout.
Can his pals cheer him up?
Will his pout ever end?
Is there something he can learn
From an unexpected friend?
Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in Deborah Diesen's fun fish story that's sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.
2. Giraffes Can't Dance
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Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.
With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
3. The Story of Ferdinand
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Great book!Description
Soon to be a major motion picture!Ferdinand is the world's most peaceful--and--beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf's simple storytelling paired with Lawson's pen-and-ink drawings make The Story of Ferdinand a true classic. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book's original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8x8 paperback edition.
4. National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of WhyDescription
Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanacto a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive waythe very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.5. Are You My Mother? (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))
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Great product!Description
This easy-to-read, must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother is perfect for every day!A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious board book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother birds egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as shes gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make this abridged, super-simple edition ofP. D. Eastmans Are You My Mother? a must for baby showers, beginning readers, and Mothers Day.
6. If Animals Kissed Good Night
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If animals kissed
like we kiss good night,
Giraffe and his calf
would stretch their necks high
and kiss just beneath
the top of the sky.
In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup "kiss and then HOWL"? Would Bear and her cub "kiss and then GROWL"? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . . . they're sure to be kissing from early evening until long after everyone else is fast asleep!
With whimsical art and playful rhyming verse, this picture book is now in board book format for the first time, perfect for bedtime snuggles.
7. Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
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Harper Collins Childrens BooksDescription
Knock, knock. Whos there?
Dont get so excited, its just a joke.
Knock, knock. Whos there?
Anita to borrow a pencil.
New from Zonderkidz, heres a collection of knock-knock jokes that is both hilarious and wholesome. Lots of Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids is sure to send every kid you know to his knees in a breath-stealing, side-splitting, uncontrollable fit of giggles. Its that funny. And with more than 350 jokes, the laughs are sure to never quit.
This collection provides fun for the whole family and includes bonus Q& A jokes and riddles too!
8. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
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Great product!Description
The perennially popular tale of Alexanders worst day is a storybook that belongs on every childs bookshelf.Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair.
And it got worse...
His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV!
This handsome new edition of Judith Viorst's classic picture book is sure to charm readers of all ages.
9. Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids
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Laugh Out Loud Jokes for KidsDescription
Over 1.5 million sold!USA TODAY bestseller!
Wall Street Journal bestseller!
What happens to race car drivers when they eat too much? They get indy-gestion. Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids provides children ages 7-10 many hours of fun and laughter. Young readers will have a blast sharing this collection of hundreds of one-liners, knock knock jokes, tongue twisters, and more with their friends and family! This mega-bestselling book will have children rolling on the floor with laughter and is sure to be a great gift idea for any child.
10. Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!