Children's Books

Goodnight moon

O the places you will go

that is a classic

Goodnight Moon was all of my kids favorites. Great thought

If they know the name you can search for a book with the main character who has the same name as baby ;)

His name is Liam I don't think I will find a book with his name in it.

There are websites out where they will put the name of the child in the story...

What a great idea! Animalia is one of the best alphabet books I have ever seen. Then there is the old stand by Dr. Seuss with Green Eggs & Ham (I use that in my class in a High School. You might also look on the net for the latest Caldecott winner and buy books that have won the last few years. Have fun with this one!

Thank you for the great ideas. I was thinking about Seuss The Places You Go.

I really enjoy picture books. I have been wracking my brain trying to think of the full name of the author of Jumanji and Polar Express Van Allburg is his last name. His talent is beyond belief. Dr. Seuss has so many good books though I must confess that since I found out that he wasn't fond of children my enthusiasm for his books have been somewhat dampened.

What an aswesome idea!

My own childhood favorite was Dr. Seuess's Alphabet book.

I also liked all the Dick and Jane stories, so much that I bought a copy when they were re-released a couple of years ago.

Dick and Jane brings back memories

see dick....see dick run..... lol

oh my!

Great idea. I think the baby's parents need to read a little bit more. Beary, beary are not words at all. LOL

I know but it is cute

One of my favorites is 'Corduroy' by Don Freeman.

I remember that book.

The Napping House is an adorable one.

by the Woods did you read piggies? I love the illustrations

I did, love the illustrations!

Ooh, another favorite of mine and great to read out loud is Mr. Gumpy's Outing.

Never heard of it. Do you know who it's by?

John Burningham. It's an adorable board type book with fantastic animal illustrations. Very engaging and fun to read aloud.

I always read this one to my kids' Kindergarten classes when I volunteered and everyone loved it. Amazon recommends it for ages 2-6, here's some of what they said:

"One fine morning Mr. Gumpy decides it's a perfect day for an outing in his little boat. Apparently, plenty of others think so, too. First some children ask to join him, then a rabbit, a cat, a dog, a pig, a sheep... Soon, Mr. Gumpy's boat is precariously full, and there's nowhere for anyone else to go--but overboard! This mild mariner takes everything in stride, though, and his guests are soon bellying up to a nice tea.

John Burningham earned the Kate Greenaway Medal, an ALA Notable Children's Book award, and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Mr. Gumpy's Outing, and it's no wonder. This gifted and highly original author-illustrator creates a vision of glorious summer with deeply textured, sometimes only suggested, drawings."

some of my favorites are eric carle's like the very hungry catapillar, they are so colorful and neat :)

Another classic

There are all kinds of wonderful books for kids. I like the Rubber Ducky book by Eric Carle because at the end of the book is a button you can press to hear a rubber duck sound. My kids have loved that.

I saw the comment about getting a book with the child's name, you could do one of those personalized kid books, they have different character books you could choose.
http://www.dhchildrensbooks.com/

I will go check out that site, thank you.

So many to choose from. The above examples and many more. The Velveteen Rabbit, Beatrix Potter, Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan - these are too old, but great books. The libraries have so many books, I just go and check a bunch out of the children's library.

Thank you I still have my Winnie the Pooh book.

There are places that will print a story with the childs name in the story. I can't remember what site right now. It's been along time since one of my kids had the little mermaid book with her name involved in the story. That is a very cute invitation.

thank you

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom was one of my favorites to read to my brother when he was little.

A told B and B told C I will meet at the top of the coconut tree. I use that book a lot when I teach phonics.

Looks like you've got some great ideas here so far. No kids here so I can't think of any new ones to add.

can't think of any others for youd luck

sposed to say good luck,sorry

Thank you Elaine.

I just read "Zen Shorts" by Jon J. Muth (and read it to my baby boy). It was adorable.

This sounds like an interesting read. Thank you Rick

All my favorites have already been listed.
I applaud this person's idea.
Reading is the key to knowledge. Today with so much internet and videos and such, it is hard to get a child to read. Of 7 grandchildren, I have one reader!!! A couple others really try because they know grandma wants them too - but just isn't their thing.

I love this idea also and I hope that it catches on at birthday, or baby shower parties.

Goodnight Moon is also my favorite.

I always bought that book for each of my children. Lilly my grand baby got that book when she left the hospital at the time of her birth.

My son is 9 now and he still likes me to read it now and then, although it's perfect for a baby as well...

Where The Wild Things Are

Another good one, I need to go see the movie.

Very original, creative and educational! Love it.

The "Story of the Three Bears" is a very old Nursery story.

I like the DR Seuss books myself

I Love You Forever

All good recomendations, I approve.

As a teacher I appreciate this post. Try reading "Hungry,Hungry, Hippo"

green eggs and ham, any dr seuss book.

Dr Seuss - One Fish, Two Fish

love you for ever

I do know of one book with the name Liam in it but might not be exactly right for the occasion - "Liam Goes Poo In The Toilet" :)

such a cute invite!!

green eggs and ham
hop on pop

and that's really all i can remember lol.

I am making a list of books from here and I am going to ask for them for Christmas.

I just love the whole idea of a book gifts.

I think this is a great idea! My son's first favorite book was "I Love You Through and Through"