It's never too early to start reading to your child. It's their readiness and not their age that decides what books they might enjoy at a given age. That holds true for all ages. Sometimes I'm in the mood for historical fiction, sometimes it's mystery, and other times nonfiction. These are some recommendations by age group, but every child is different. These are some of the favorites we have enjoyed together since my kids were babies. I can't possibly list them all as there are so many good books. When kids are in kindergarten and first grade, they start developing an interest in specific kinds of books/series. Then we can follow their lead on books. Public libraries are such great resources as you can check out as many as you want (or as many as you can remember to return 😉)
Books Shown in the Image
Eric Carle Favorites
- Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
- Do You Want to Be My Friend?
- The Mixed-Up Chameleon
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- From Head to Toe
- The Very Busy Spider
- The Grouchy Ladybug
Sandra Boynton Favorites
- Moo, Baa, La La La!
- Horns to Toes and In Between
- Blue Hat, Green Hat
- The Going to Bed Book
- But Not the Hippopotamus
- Pajama Time!
- Are You a Cow?
- Barnyard Dance!
- Snuggle Puppy!
- Happy Hippo, Angry Duck
- Belly Button Book!
- Doggies
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