for the tonka trucks.
There are some “bowl of boring” children’s books out there but an awesome picture book read can go a long way in bonding with a child and rediscovering your own inner tonka truck. My fave was and always will be The Giving Tree; I nagged mom all day every day for a read till she wanted to hit me in the head with a brick. GT personally handpicked these choices because of their mesmerizing ability to captivate folks young and old. They’re either new classics or tried and trues that have stood the test of time. And if I were you I’d jump on this Amazon Deal where you can get Jalani and the Lock for $0.90 cents. Don’t know dude from a can of paint but he wrote and illustrated a stunningly brilliant yet simple picture book about slavery. Books like this don’t come by too often.
It might not be featured here but what was/is your favorite kid book of all time?
Posted by gt on December 23, 2008
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Ramona — December 23, 2008 @ 10:02 am
Hey, GT
1. Where the Sidewalk Ends(Shel Silverstein)
2. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No
Good, Very Bad Day (Judith Viorst)
3. Knuffle Bunny (Mo Willems)
4. There is a Nightmare in My Closet (Mercer Mayer)
5. Grimm’s Fairytales
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Ishita — December 23, 2008 @ 11:05 am
Ahh…such good choices!
1. Kevin Henkes is the best-Chrysanthemum, Chester and Wilson, Julius-baby of the World, Wemberly Worried, Sheila Rae the Brave
2. I can never go wrong with Berenstein Bears although sometimes the mottos make me want to scream
3. Giving Tree is one of my fav’s
4. The Maggie B by Irene Haas–a story about a little girl and her baby bro (stunningly detailed illustrations)
5. Olivia should be in every kid’s collection
Such phenom selections GT! Makes me happy just seeing the little thumbnail pics of those books! Warm and Peaceful holiday wishes to you, and thank you for providing a DAILY dose of honest truth, and honestly funny posts….i use them to get back to basics you know, the real stuff…if none of that made any sense at all, just know that you matter, your words matter, and they help….so thanks mucho much mucho….much appreciated….xo ishita
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Simone — December 23, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
Aw man! You’re making me smile more than ever today GT. My fave is a book listed and that’s “The Snowy Day.” I loved all of Dr. Seuss’ books as well. My niece is a year old and I’m going to order some of these books for her.
Also, I’m looking for some books for my nephew. He’s 11. Any recommendations?
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Simone — December 23, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
I also loved “Charlotte’s Webb”. It makes me cry to this day. LOL
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GT — December 23, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Ishita….
What a lovely comment! * Blows Kisses*…Just when you think no one is reading….
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Tatum — December 25, 2008 @ 12:28 am
have to mention “where the wild things are” by maurice sendak. takes me on an adventure every time. I was also crazy about curious george. many scenes stand out, but he once goofed with these bubbles and a washing machine I think it was. suds city to say the least. thanks for taking me there GT.
happy holidays to you,
Tatum
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