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A Few Favorite Books & Magazines

Don't be afraid to challenge your younger children with books for older children. Edit them as you read, making them fun, interesting and age-appropriate. You'll be amazed at what your child will remember.

Preschoolers can learn about all sorts of things, like the sun and the moon, like how birds fly, and why people sneeze. They can learn the names of dinosaurs, and how chickens hatch. Get them involved in science at an early age, and they'll be eager to learn more when they get to school.

We do, however, recommend that you avoid scary books. We also suggest you avoid those well-meaning books that talk about being scared -- unless your child is already scared and needs reassurance. Sometimes children don't know to be scared unless we tell them to be.

Our Favorite Books & Magazines for Young Children

Have favorites you'd like us to add? Let us know!

A Book of Hugs - Dave Ross, Ill. by Laura Rader
Drop of Gold - Vlasta van Kampen
Amanda Pig, School Girl - Jean Van Leeuwen, Ill. by Ann Schweninger
Amelia Bedelia Collection - Peggy Parish, Ill. by Fritz Siebel
Arthur books, such as Arthur's Family Treasury: Three Arthur Adventures - Marc Brown
Barney books
Berenstain Bears books, such as Big Book of The Berenstain Bears - Stan and Jan Berenstain
Blue's Clues books, such as Blue's Big Birthday (Blue's Clues)
Brave Bear - Kathy Mallat
  • Ellington Was Not a Street - Ntozake Shange

  • The Emperor's New Clothes - Hans Christian Andersen

  • Franklin books
    Frog and Toad stories, such as The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set - Arnold Lobel
    The Giving Tree Gift Edition - Shel Silverstein
    The Grandpa Tree - Mike Donahue, Ill. by Susan Dorsey
    Guess How Much I Love You - Sam McBratney, Ill. by Anita Jeram
    If You Give a Moose a Muffin - Laura Numeroff, Ill. by Felicia Bond
    If You Give a Mouse a Cookie - Laura Numeroff, Ill. by Felicia Bond
    If You Give a Pig a Pancake - Laura Numeroff, Ill. by Felicia Bond
    It's Not Easy Being a Bunny - Marilyn Sadler, Ill. by Roger Bollen
  • I Love My Hair! - Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

  • Just The Two Of Us - Will Smith, Ill. by Kadir Nelson

  • King Of The Playground - Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Ill. by Nola Langner Malone
    (The) Let's Read-And-Find-Out (series of science books) - various authors
    Little Beaver and the Echo - Amy MacDonald, Ill. by Sarah Fox-Davies
    The Magic School Bus series, such as The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System - Joanna Cole
    Make Way for Ducklings - Robert McCloskey
    McDuff books, such as McDuff Comes Home - Rosemary Wells - Susan Jeffers
    Paddington Bear series, such as Paddington Treasury - Michael Bond & Fred Banbery
    Papa's Song - Kate and Jim McMullan
    Robert Munsch stories, such as The Paper Bag Princess - Robert Munsch, Ill. by Michael Martchenko
    The Let's-Read-And-Find-Out series - various (this series makes science fun!)
    Richard Scarry books
    Sesame Street books
    Squeakers - Stephen Cosgrove, Ill. by Robin James
  • Those are MY Private Parts - Diane Hansen, Ill. by Charlotte Hansen

  • Tyrannosaurus Was a Beast -- Jack Prelutsky, Ill. by Arnold Lobel

  • The Velveteen Rabbit - Margery Williams Bianco
    We're Different, We're the Same - Sesame Street, featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets
    What Mommies Do Best What Daddies Do Best - Laura Numeroff, ill. by Lynn Munsinger
    What Grandmas Do Best What Grandpas Do Best - Laura Numeroff, ill. by Lynn Munsinger
    While You Were Sleeping - John Butler
    Winnie The Pooh books
    You Are My I Love You - Maryann K. Cusimano, Ill. by Satomi Ichikawa
    Your Big Backyard - wildlife magazine published by the National Wildlife Federation

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    Other Reading Resources for Parents and Older Children:

    bullet(The) Let's Read-And-Find-Out (series of science books) -- various authors
    bullet The National Wildlife Federation - has several magazines for different age groups
    bullet National Geographic
    bulletReader's Digest
    bullet American Library Association - lists of best books for young adults
    bulletAmerican Library Association (List of 700+ Great Sites) - includes list of books and materials
    bulletReading is Fundamental - "Links to the Literacy World"
    bulletSafer Child "On the Importance of Reading"
    bulletSafer Child Information on Literacy
    bullet Safer Child page on Learning Abilities
    bulletTeach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons (Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox and Elaine Bruner)
    bulletHow to Raise a Brighter Child (Joan Beck)
    bulletTeaching Montessori in the Home: Pre-School Years: The Pre-School Years (Teaching Montessori in the Home)or the School Years (both editions Elizabeth G. Hainstock)
    bulletTeaching Your Children Values by Linda and Richard Eyre.

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    Favorite Books and Web sites for Crafts, Activities and Party Ideas:

    bullet365 Tv-Free Activities You Can Do With Your Child: Plus 50 All-New Bonus Activities (365) (Steve & Ruth Bennett)
    bulletPreschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creative Games & Activities To Occupy 3-6 Year Olds Trish Kuffner)
    bullet365 Unplugged Family Fun Activities: A Year's Worth Of Ideas For Tv-Free, Video-Free, And Computer Game-Free Entertainment (Steve & Ruth Bennett)
    bulletKids Can Press Jumbo Book of Crafts (Judy Ann Sadler)
    bulletCrafts for All Seasons (Kathy Ross, ill. by Vicky Enright)
    bulletFun on the Run: 324 Instant Family Activities (Cynthia Copeland)
    bulletJanice VanCleave's Play and Find Out about Nature: Easy Experiments for Young Children (Janice VanCleave)
    bullet50 Fabulous Parties For Kids
    bullet FamilyFun's Parties: 100 Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays & Every Day
    bullet The Ultimate Birthday Party Book: 50 Complete and Creative Themes to Make Your Kid's Special Day Fantastic!
    bulletCreative Hands.com
    bullet Crayola.com
    bullet Craft Yarn Council of America

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