Last week I failed to share a Monday book list. Sometimes real life overwhelms my schedule, sometimes I’m waiting on a few books to come in from the library before adding them to a list, sometimes I just need a short break. To make up for my lapse, I knew it would be fun to hear what YOU are reading to your kids. So I asked on my facebook page (you know you want to like us) what books your children are naming as their current favorites.
I’m so glad I did because I now have some great new recommendations. Unlike my other lists, I have not read all of these books and thanks to you (yay for facebook fans), my library holds list is once again full to the brim. If you didn’t get a chance to add your child’s favorite to my query on facebook, take a moment, leave a comment and tell us: what books are your kids currently obsessing over?
{Note: These books were all selected by Facebook followers of What Do We Do All Day? [Thank you!] I’ve included affiliate links so you can learn more a book that sparks your interest.}
MY LATEST VIDEOS
Favorites of Kids Under 5:
Little Blue Truck
Doodleday
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Wonder Bear
Elephant and Piggie. Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie easy reader series is so funny and both my boys have enjoyed many of them. The mom who suggested these books also named several of Willems’ other works, including the much loved Knuffle Bunny, which I have a soft spot for since it was photographed in our neighborhood!
Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team. I’m sure my baseball loving sons will enjoy this book, based on a true story. Perfect for summer, too, when baseball season is in full swing. {pun}
Shark in the Park. This one looks like it will produce a lot of story time giggles. It has rhyming text to help with phonics understanding and flaps for a bit of interactive reading fun.
The Little Mermaid. One mom mentioned her child loved The Little Mermaid. I wasn’t sure which edition she meant, but I found this gorgeous pop-up book that is coming out later this year. There is also this lovely-looking version of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger, who has illustrated several of his stories.
Chased By Sea Monsters. I love that someone mentioned their child became obsessed with this book after watching a film. It is the perfect example of how we can feed our children’s interests with books. And also how their interests can be quite extraordinary.
Herb the Vegetarian Dragon. Another new to me book. This one’s about a dragon who would rather eat veggies than princesses. Sounds like a proper diet choice to me.
Favorites of Kids 5 and Up:
The Boy Who Grew Flowers. As soon as I read the description for this one I put it on my library list right away. It’s about a boy whose body grows flowers during the full moon. He thinks he is alone until he meets a girl, who is special like he is. It’s about accepting people for their uniqueness.
Nim’s Island. I’ve not read this one (or seen the film), but I’m glad it was given a shout out since I really enjoyed Wendy Orr’s Mokie and Bik
The Wind in the Willows. Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale is also on my picnic book list. It would make a lovely summer read aloud, especially if you are lounging on a grassy knoll next to a picturesque river (dare to dream). You can download a free copy from Project Gutenberg.
The Folk of the Faraway Tree
The Zombie Zone (A to Z Mysteries)
Even Monsters Need Haircuts
All’s Fair (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo)
The Marshmallow Incident
Is your child’s favorite on the list? Don’t be shy! leave a comment below and tell us.
Disclosure: Including affiliate links (at no cost to you!) underwrites the time it takes me to make these free lists and share them with you. Thanks for continuing to support this blog.
Megan @ Inhabiting Books says
That’s a fun list! (P.S. My old blogger domain site was taken over by cybersquatters, so I’m at WordPress now.)
Natalie says
Great list. My child’s favorite is usually the book she is reading right now. At the moment it’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians – she is currently on the last book from the first series. My personal recent favorites were The Penderwicks and Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.
michelle says
Great list! My 6 year old loves Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlotte’s Web, Clementine, Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventure, Magic Treehouse and the Ramona books. I’m always looking for other great books that work for her reading and age level and it is definitely a challenge!
Erica MomandKiddo says
Thanks, Michelle. I made a few lists for early chapter books that might be useful for your 6 year old if you get a chance to check them out.
C. K. Bradley says
We love these books lists! My 4 year old daughter loves anything by Julia Donaldson – The Gruffalo, What the Ladybird Heard, etc. My son, who is 6.5 yrs old, still loves Geronimo Stilton and the Magic Tree House series. He is also just about to start Mr. Popper’s Penguins. So glad it is summer time, so we can read more books!
Erica MomandKiddo says
Excellent additions to the list!
Llael Cox says
I know this post is years old, but I figure others might still be interested just as I am. A few of my just turned 2 year old’s current favorites that I don’t see mentioned frequently are Ben’s Trumpet (he loves pretending to blow a trumpet), Little Dog Lost, Where’s My TRUCK? (the illustrations in this weird me out, but hey, he loves it), egg by kevin henkes, and Baby Cakes (he loves cooking).