The Best First Books for Children
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Children are never too young for books, and if you start reading to them early, they will grow up cherishing books as some of their favorite treasures. My kids’ favorite first books were varied with some classics, some newer titles, and some that reflected their interests (trucks, trucks, and more trucks!). These treasures are now stored away, as I can never part with them. Maybe someday, I’ll be able to pull them out again and share them with my grandkids!
What are your favorite first books for children? If yours aren’t on my list, please leave a comment and share them with me!
Happy reading!
Our favorite first books for children
- Pat the Bunny (Touch and Feel Book)
- Goodnight Moon
- Big Red Barn
- The Runaway Bunny
- Doggies (Boynton on Board)
- Bean’s Games: Bean Books
- Sheep in a Jeep (board book)
- One Duck Stuck
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- The Very Busy Spider
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
- I Am a Bunny (A Golden Sturdy Book)
- Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
- Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
- Machines at Work Board Book
- Trains
- Trucks Board Book
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PenPals: The First Letter from Castle View Academy
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This has reminded me that I have a copy of Dear Zoo, somewhere haven’t seen it since we moved into this house! #whattoreadwednesday