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    You are here: Home / Books / 10 Favorite Books You (Maybe) Haven't Heard Of

    May 28, 2011

    10 Favorite Books You (Maybe) Haven't Heard Of

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    I am always scouring the library catalogs and shelves for new-to-us books. I also get quite a thrill when I am able to introduce a fellow parent to an awesome and favorite children's book they have yet to discover.

    Have you heard of these children's books, yet? You will love them!

    These books are ones that we have particularly enjoyed but seem to be less well known than a lot of books.

    Here are 5 New Kid favorites (age 2.5)  and 5 books Kiddo loves (age 6)  that you may not have heard of. Or maybe they are more popular than I know? You tell me! And what is your favorite little-known book? 

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    10 Less-Well Known Children's Books

    Dimity Duck, One of New Kid's favorites that I don't mind reading 1000 times in a row.

    Boo and Baa I can't contain my love for these cheeky Swedish sheep, the books will be hard to find but sooooo worth it.

    Five Trucks Do you like trucks? We like trucks.

    Cowboy Small. Super retro Lois Lenski book is not small on charm.

    Princess Aasta Scandinavian princesses know playing with bears is way better than looking out for a prince.


    Melvin Beederman Superhero It's so annoying when you can't turn off your x-ray vision. Who wants to see everyone's underwear all the time?

    Stuart's Cape "Adventures only happen to people with capes!"

    E is for Elisa No super powers, but lots of super-important ordinary adventures.

    Zapato Power Are you sensing a super hero theme?

    The Reluctant Dragon. Don't forget the classics.

    What children's books do your kids love but remain hidden from the rest of the world?

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    1. Christy says

      May 28, 2011 at 10:56 am

      I thought that I would know at least one book on this list, but I do not! I'm adding some of these to my library list!

      Reply
    2. Stranded says

      May 28, 2011 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks. What a timely post because I am just about to place an order for books for my kid.

      BY the way I love the mind your manners text in the right column 😀

      I have been lurking for the past weeks reading your blog. Great stuff.

      Reply
    3. An Almost Unschooling Mom says

      May 28, 2011 at 11:16 pm

      You were right, those are ten books I've never heard of - amazing!

      Reply
    4. MaryAnne says

      May 29, 2011 at 2:05 am

      These are all new to me! We'll have to look for them!

      Reply
    5. Raising a Happy Child says

      May 29, 2011 at 4:50 am

      Whoa - 10 out of 10 are new to me too. Stuart's quote reminded me The Incredibles movie which my husband and I quite enjoy. Thanks for joining WMCIR!

      Reply
    6. Isil Simsek says

      May 30, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      All of them are new to me,too. Thanks for sharing.I would love it if you linked up to Book Sharing Monday on my blog.

      Reply
    7. Fanny Harville says

      June 02, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      I *love* Boo and Baa -- the only one I've heard of on this list.

      Reply
    8. Even in Australia says

      June 05, 2011 at 1:31 am

      I only knew E is for Elisa - we love all the Riverside Kids books!

      Reply
    9. Julie says

      June 05, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      Wow! I don't think I've heard of any of these before either. Great list!

      Reply
    10. María Corcuera says

      June 13, 2011 at 10:23 pm

      I love your blog, thank you for sharing your fantastic ideas. Greetings from my creative activities blog. http://tocreatemoments.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    11. Amy says

      May 30, 2014 at 5:53 am

      Boo and Baa are great, but you're right: they are tough to find.

      Reply
      • Erica MomandKiddo says

        May 30, 2014 at 6:44 am

        Amy, I think they are all out of print now.

        Reply

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