Books that I love to read to my children
 
 







  
I Love You the Purplest23 reviews
Barbara M. Joosse

Chronicle Books, 1996

An Excellent Answer to An Oft Asked Question

+ The Beauty of Language
+ Excellent Gift Book - Susan Gatlin
+ Every mom should read this to their children!
+ Can I give it 100 stars?
  
  











  



  
The Sleeping Rose2 reviews
Angela Elwell Hunt

Thomas Nelson Inc, 1998

Absolutely charming story about servanthood

+ A Beautiful Story

This story caused an "a ha" moment when I read it to my child. A wonderful story about servanthood and putting others before yourself.
  
  











  



  
What a Wonderful World (Jean Karl Books)16 reviews
George David Weiss, Bob Thiele

Atheneum, 1995

Awesome!!

+ What A Positive Reinforcement for Children
+ Love this book!
+ Wonderful
+ Classic! Wonderful!
  
  











  



  
The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale75 reviews
Angela Elwell Hunt, Tim Jonke (Illustrator)

Cook Communications, 2004

Christian Classic

+ Great story!
+ tnvolsgirl
+ Best Story Ever
+ Wonderful book!
  
  











  



  
Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity65 reviews
Jennie Bishop

Warner Press, 2000

8 yr old loves it

+ The Princess and the Kiss
+ AMAZING!!!
+ The Princess Kiss
+ Great Book
  
  











  



  
Old Turtle and the Broken Truth17 reviews
Douglas Wood

Scholastic Press, 2003

International Baccalaureate

+ I LOVE this Book!
+ Heal the World
+ Beautiful!
+ We are all loved.
  
  











  



  
The Giving Tree606 reviews

HarperCollins, 1992

not so controversial actually......

+ great message!!
+ Its a great book, with a great philosophy. Read between the lines.
+ Embarassing Parenthood
  
  











  



  
Old Turtle58 reviews
Douglas Wood

Scholastic Press, 2007

beautiful

+ nice
+ Lesson for all

This book begins with the beings of nature having an argument as to who God is, an age old question. The old turtle speaks up and tells everyone to stop! And tells of a new being that will come and be in the likeness of god out of his love, humans. Then the humans start to argue and fight and ...
  
  











  



  
Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)273 reviews
Dr. Seuss

Random House, New York, 1990

Great for ALL ages

+ Great book outlining life's up's and downs
+ This Seuss Classic In Not Just For Kids
+ Excellent Work
+ Great recognition gift
  
  











  



  
All the Colors of the Earth (Mulberry Books)10 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1999

This is a beautiful book.

+ Creating Community
+ Beautiful. Simple. Stunning.
+ Heirloom quality book!
+ All the Colors of the Earth
  
  











  



  
Grandad's Prayers of the Earth18 reviews
Douglas Wood

Candlewick, 1999

The Silence of Prayer

+ Beautiful and Accessible to All
+ Teaching Children to Pray
+ Passing on the Faith
+ A Truly Wonderful Book!
  
  











  



  
Jamberry101 reviews
Bruce Degen

HarperFestival, 1994

Fun rhythm for babies and tots

+ Wildly entertaining

This was one of my daughter's favorites, and it's one I didn't mind reading again and again. It has a fun rhythm and innovative text, and is not repetitive or "moralizing" like many kids' books. It's not meant to teach a lesson, just fun-- and really, don't we all need that sometimes?
  
  











  



  
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom183 reviews
Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault

Aladdin, 2000

EXCELLENT!

+ All our family loves this book
+ Two boys' review: Little boys love Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
+ I love it, younger niece loves it
  
  











  



  
The Rainbabies17 reviews
Laura Krauss Melmed

HarperTrophy, 2004

I Read this with A Heavy Heart and Tears In My Eyes

+ The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed
+ The Rainbabies by Laura Krauss Melmed
+ There's so much more to the story than a cozy tale about adoption.
  
  











  



  
The Secret of Saying Thanks4 reviews
Douglas Wood

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2005

Extraordinary

+ For all ages
+ secret we must all know
+ Wonderful Touching Story
  
  











  



  
I Love You the Purplest23 reviews
Barbara M. Joosse

Chronicle Books, 1996

An Excellent Answer to An Oft Asked Question

+ The Beauty of Language
+ Excellent Gift Book - Susan Gatlin
+ Every mom should read this to their children!
+ Can I give it 100 stars?
  
  











  



  
The Giving Tree606 reviews

HarperCollins, 1992

not so controversial actually......

+ great message!!
+ Its a great book, with a great philosophy. Read between the lines.
+ Embarassing Parenthood
  
  











  



  
What a Wonderful World (Jean Karl Books)16 reviews
George David Weiss, Bob Thiele

Atheneum, 1995

Awesome!!

+ What A Positive Reinforcement for Children
+ Love this book!
+ Wonderful
+ Classic! Wonderful!
  
  











  



  
Jamberry101 reviews
Bruce Degen

HarperFestival, 1994

Fun rhythm for babies and tots

+ Wildly entertaining

This was one of my daughter's favorites, and it's one I didn't mind reading again and again. It has a fun rhythm and innovative text, and is not repetitive or "moralizing" like many kids' books. It's not meant to teach a lesson, just fun-- and really, don't we all need that sometimes?
  
  











  



  
All the Colors of the Earth (Mulberry Books)10 reviews

HarperTrophy, 1999

This is a beautiful book.

+ Creating Community
+ Beautiful. Simple. Stunning.
+ Heirloom quality book!
+ All the Colors of the Earth
  
  











  






   



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