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.
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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Christy says
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!
Stranded says
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.
An Almost Unschooling Mom says
You were right, those are ten books I've never heard of - amazing!
MaryAnne says
These are all new to me! We'll have to look for them!
Raising a Happy Child says
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!
Isil Simsek says
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.
Fanny Harville says
I *love* Boo and Baa -- the only one I've heard of on this list.
Even in Australia says
I only knew E is for Elisa - we love all the Riverside Kids books!
Julie says
Wow! I don't think I've heard of any of these before either. Great list!
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Amy says
Boo and Baa are great, but you're right: they are tough to find.
Erica MomandKiddo says
Amy, I think they are all out of print now.