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Looking for great books for your kid? You've come to the right place.

 

This is the archive collection of every single one of our book lists, plus a few extra discussions about how books and literacy play an important role in our family life. You will find lists for everyone, from babies and toddlers to middle grade and even a few YA books.

 

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Picture book lists

 

For a list of all our book lists arranged by category visit our MASTER INDEX OF BOOK LISTS.

Children’s Picture Books: Quiet Classics

May 7, 2012

Classic Childrens' Picture Books

We are all familiar with the powerhouse picture books like Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things Are, but there are many other classic picture books which all too frequently get left off “top ten” lists. These are books that I like to call “quiet classics,” picture books which manage to stay in print over…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 23 Comments

Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol. 6, J FIC Edition

March 12, 2012

I quite like to peruse the J FIC section of the library for my own purposes. So many good books that are supposedly just for children? Such nonsense. There are many benefits to reading so-called “kid books,” not least of which you can finish them rather quickly.  I find that very satisfying and is probably…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 5 Comments

Our Top Books of 2012 (And It’s Only March!)

March 10, 2012

top books 2012 for kids

My favorite section of the library is the hold section, where my personal selections are gloriously waiting just for me, but running a close second is the New Books Shelf filled with pristine reads, ready to be discovered. I am unable wait until December’s “Top Books of 2012” post to tell you about these books,…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 9 Comments

Fibonacci Books for Kids

February 25, 2012

Fibonacci books for kids. Learn about the Fibonacci number sequence.

Kiddo’s sense of wonder regarding numbers has been very educational for me. Lately he has been enjoying Fibonacci books for kids. I’m not sure I’d ever heard of the Fibonacci sequence before he read about it, or, if I had, I’d forgotten about it. Since learning about the sequence, and its appearance in the natural…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 10 Comments

How to Get Free Children’s Books

February 23, 2012

How to get free children's books. Useful tips!

If you have a voracious reader like I do or you just love kids’ books, you probably are wondering how to get free children’s books. Obviously the first stop should be the library but there are few things more satisfying than a well-stocked home bookshelf. Everyday I must practice self-control so that I don’t spend all…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Literacy 10 Comments

Bird Books for Kids + Backyard Bird Count

February 18, 2012

This weekend is the Great Backyard Bird Count. You should participate! It only takes 15 minutes of your time (or more if you are a bird-hound like Kiddo). The official website will provide you with a list of common birds in your area and detailed instructions for participation. There’s no reason not to get your…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Nature 2 Comments

Mom’s Bookshelf, Vol. 5

January 23, 2012

I have to admit that I find the exercise of writing Mom’s Bookshelves posts quite delightful, whether or not you actually pay attention. I haven’t written one in a long time and have read quite a few more books than these listed. (Note: Book covers and titles are affiliate links) What about you? Got any…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 4 Comments

Our Favorite Children’s Picture Books of 2011

December 9, 2011

best picture books for kids

This is the time of year when many illustrious institutions create their “best of children’s literature” lists. While we here at What Do We Do All Day? are neither illustrious nor an institution, I see no reason why we cannot join the party with our favorite children’s picture books. All the books on our top…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 8 Comments

Reading Inspiration: Storytelling

November 5, 2011

One of my tips in my post, Reading to Differently Aged Children At The Same Time, was to read during mealtimes. With everyone trapped at the table, they are bound to listen to at least some of the story. It’s still a bit of a trick, however, to find stories that interest a 6 year…
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Books I Couldn’t Resist Buying (and Why)

October 29, 2011

I rarely allow myself to go into a bookstore. I find it easy to resist buying books online, but when faced with the physical pleasure of holding a book, flipping through its pages, fantasizing about its contents, even admiring simple details like font and spine design, I break down. I must possess it. Last weekend…
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