We have an ever changing inventory of books at our house. Some are hand-me-downs, some we buy used and some we buy new. When the boys grow out of them we give them away. But some we keep to hand down to their children.
These are the ones we’ll keep.
We love Oliver Jeffers and his funny, strange and magical stories.
Gaston teaches us that you don’t have to be born into a family to be a part of it.
This gorgeous book full of woodland friends teaches children about the seasons.
Counting With Barefoot Critters is every bit as gorgeous as Adventures With Barefoot Critters.
Jon Klassen’s This Is Not My Hat is about a little fish who steals a big fish’s little hat.
A tale about a bear who discovers where true happiness comes from.
This adorable classic by Richard Scarry is a perfect first board book.
We have The Snowy Day, Dandelion, Goodnight Moon, Corduroy etc. because you’ve gotta have the classics.
Madeline’s Rescue was the first Madeline book we ever read. We love the entire series.
Botanicum is fascinating.
If you think plants are boring, this book will change your mind.
Finn can spend hours studying the creatures in this gorgeously illustrated book.
Joseph Kuefler’s book is one of our favorite new discoveries about the most adorable little adventurer.
It’s The Life Aquatic for little ones.
Usborne books are some of the best educational books we own. You can buy all of them through the Usborne system but often you’ll find them second hand on Amazon.
One of our most gifted books. Every child should experience The Gruffalo.
The perfect follow up to The Gruffalo. Also available in Scots (we totally read it in Scots)
My favorite Dr Seuss book, Oh, The Places You’ll Go encapsulates all that I want for my boys.
Two more books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, because they really are brilliant.
This list is great. I was confused because I read the other list first. You have two spaces for the book blog posts?
Oh yes, it’s one of those books that is right on many age levels. I know how you feel.
We love Wild and The Little Gardener by Emily Hughes.
I have seen those books. Love the illustrations. I’ll have to have a better look. Thank you!
I just love the Bear and the Piano, but it made me cry. Gruffalo is fabulous and The Places You’ll Go has been a favorite of mine for years. The Madeline books are often available on video now and I love those almost as much as the books. Thanks for reminding me of some lovely books to share with my little ones.
I still can’t get through The Giving Tree without choking up.