15 books all parents should read with their kids
This is a really cool concept for a book. It explains step by step what’s happening during mommy’s pregnancy. It’s designed to be read week by week as the pregnancy progresses, not all in one sitting. Great illustrations accompanying child friendly updates explaining what’s happening to mommy.
Such a heartfelt, touching book. The writers made this book about their son and it begins with bringing him home as a newborn all the way to him being all grown up and making his own way in this world. Wonderful illustrations and undeniably sweet rhyming text make this book really stand out.
This is a fantastic book for parents looking to teach a lesson all kids eventually learn... money doesn't grow on trees. This perfectly illustrates the process and the value of money in a fun way kids will understand.
This is a great book for kids that worry a lot. Such a smart concept and written beautifully in rhyme. About a boy with an imaginary pet dog that is always convincing him not to do things. Will the boy find his courage?
This book sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children and reminds readers how small acts of kindness can help other children to feel included. Such a good book to read with your child to help instill a sense of empathy and illustrate the value of kindness.
Mean Jean is the recess queen, and it isn’t until a new girl becomes her friend that recess dynamics change for the better. This book is ideal for addressing bullying that can be resolved without adult intervention.
This is a story of a little girl that is feeling some anxiety about going to school. So she figures out a way for her to deal with the negative thoughts and overcome her anxiety. I really think books like this are important to read to kids. Children need to know that it’s normal to have these feelings and having books like this around can be enormously comforting. Reading books like this to the little ones is the perfect opener to having some important conversations about communication and feelings. I’m very happy to include this book on my Children’s Bookshelf!
This is a really sweet story about a young girl missing her father that has passed away. Perfect for any child dealing with loss in any way, family member, friend, pet etc. I found that it really helped some of my students become more supportive of one student who had recently lost her grandmother. The artwork is fantastic and the story is presented so beautifully. The world needs more books like this!
This is a great little story. Young Gertie proves that girls can race with the boys too. I love the realistic family dynamics and the unconditional love this family has for each other. Some very important lessons are taught within this book, I highly recommend it.
This is wonderful and all about love!! It’s really basic, with cute illustrations. Meant as a read aloud from parent to child, it’s an overwhelmingly positive book. Each page describes a different positive trait the child has. I totally fell in love with this book. What a fantastic idea!
Such a lovely book with a great message. A little bird wishes he could do many things like other animals. But his mother keeps telling him “be happy to be you.” ... in the end will the little bird be content just being him?
I really enjoyed this book. About a bear that hears his neighbors playing music and is feeling grumpy about it. Once he notices all his friends are enjoying it he decides to try something new. He begins to play on the drum and realizes trying new things is pretty fun.
A truly magical, easy to read story with a charmingly told life-lesson about the importance of kindness.
As a teacher I'm always looking at things from an educational point of view. I love that it teaches kids about healthy eating. I feel like health and nutrition is a topic that is so fundamentally important to a person's long-term well being, that it absolutely must be considered a core subject. Unfortunately educational systems around the world are moving slow on this so it's on parents to do the research and teach the next generation how to take care of their bodies. Books like this are fantastic as an introduction to this conversation.
When bad things happen, the Frolic friends get frustrated. What should they do with their angry feelings? Children will learn that it's okay to get upset, and that they can find productive ways to deal with their frustration.