Comments on: Baby Library Must -Haves

By: Kathleen S. Allen

Kathleen S. Allen — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:09:31 +0000

THE NAPPING HOUSE,NO,NO NICKY, WINNIE THE POOH,ALICE IN WONDERLAND,MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS,PETER RABBIT,CORDUROY,FROG AND TOAD,THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS,WIZARD OF OZ,MATILDA,THE SECRET GARDEN,THE LITTLE PRINCESS

By: Andrea J. Stein

Andrea J. Stein — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:25:08 +0000

My “go to” books, based on what my own kids (one a book lover from birth, the other not-so-much) loved, include: Bus Stops by Taro Gomi, Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes, Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers, anything by Leslie Patricelli, ditto for Sandra Boynton, My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, Bunny Days by Tao Neu, and Bear About Town by D Harter.

By: Joe West

Joe West — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:27:13 +0000

Check out ‘Hug’ by Jez Alborough, ‘Tumble Bumble’ by Felicia Bond and ‘Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball’ by Vicki Churchill & Charles Fuge. They’re all keepers!

By: Emmi Herman

Emmi Herman — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:55:09 +0000

All the books mentioned are great choices for the baby library and it is important to include books that you can sing, rhyme and act out together as your baby discovers language. Exposure to music and rhyme play a crucial part in your baby\’s healthy development. Fun rhyme books like Itsy, Bitsy Spider, Down By the Bay, Miss Lucy and others can be found in board book format that little hands can hold. And congrats on the new addition-to-be to your family!

By: D. C. DaCosta

D. C. DaCosta — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:28:26 +0000

The “Little Bear” stories (can’t remember the author, but illustrated by Maurice Sendak). The first story’s silly, but the rest are gentle and loving tales — and easy for a child to read himself when he is older. Great for English Language Learners (very little slang, few idioms).

“Fox in Socks” by Seuss. Great fun, and helpful when a child is having trouble pronouncing particular sounds. (My two youngest kids both talked like Elmer Fudd, so we read this one a lot.)

The kids liked “Frog and Toad”, but personally I found them boring.

“Peter Rabbit”, of course. Potter’s other stories mostly are good only for their illustrations, as the stories are too far removed from 21st century American life.

By: Siri Kirpal Kaur Khalsa

Siri Kirpal Kaur Khalsa — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:16:40 +0000

Sat Nam! (literally “Truth Name”–a Sikh greeting)

I’m glad to see Horton Hears a Who was near the top of your list. Mine too.

I’d add the Babar books, Seuss’s On Beyond Zebra (not sure if it’s still in print, but it outta be), and Winnie the Pooh.

Blessings,

Siri Kirpal

By: Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:44:01 +0000

Every book by Mem Fox could be on a list for reading in early years. Their rhythm and her choice of words are superb. WHERE IS THE GREEN SHEEP is a wonderful board book illustrated by Judy Horacek.

I’M A DIRTY DINOSAUR and I’M A HUNGRY DINOSAUR are both a delight, written by Janeen Brian and illustrated by Ann James. Love reading them!

IF YOU ARE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT! by Jan Ormerod and illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner is fun, too, but was released in about 2003 and may not be in bricks and mortar stores, though it is available from online vendors and as a Kindle book …irresistible, but practice is needed — each verse is only partially included. It could be for slightly older children. Animals provide their individual versions: “If you’re happy and you know it, wave your tail: swirl, twirl!” A blue elephant suggests “Flap your ears!”. “Ridiculous!” claims a crocodile, “If you’re happy and you know it, snap your teeth: snip, clip!” But they convince the little girl that it’s OK to do her own thing and they’ll do theirs. Nice message!

My children are now in their late 20s, so I struggle to justify buying books for this age group for my own pleasure. What a shame. But a few really are needed for research — thanks for your selection.