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Best Children's Basic Concepts Books

The Day the Crayons Quit
Kids will be imagining their own humorous conversations with crayons and coloring a blue streak after sharing laughs with Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers. This story is perfect as a back-to-school gift, for all budding artists, for fans of humorous books such as Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith, and for fans of Oliver Jeffers' Stuck , The Incredible Book Eating Boy , Lost and Found , and This Moose Belongs to Me. Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year. Move over, Click, Clack, Moo ; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” – BCCB , starred review. * “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” – School Library Journal , starred review. * “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” – Publishers Weekly , starred review. The conceit is an enticing one, and although the crayons’ complaints are not entirely unique (a preponderance centers around some variation of overuse), the artist’s indelible characterization contributes significant charm. A final spread sees all things right, as Duncan fills a page with bright, delightful imagery, addressing each of the crayons’ issues and forcing them into colorful cooperation.
Reviews
"That's because I used them to light the fire used to heat all the food you dropped on the floor during dinner and then fed it to your little sister because, as you know, we don't waste food around here. No matter your age, you will identify with the characters, they will probably remind you of your family, your coworkers and your friends. In case you're wondering, some of my other favorites are: The Three Little Pigs, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Small Pig, Where the Wild Things Are, I Want My Hat Back, Pete The Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, We're Going on A Bear Hunt, The Cat in the Hat."
"She loves to have books read to her, but this is one of the only times my short-attention-span kid has asked for the same book twice in a row and the first time a book as inspired such a burst of creativity."
"Our older grandsons have a lot of fun voicing the letters written by "Red", who even has to work on holidays (i.e. coloring Santas, Valentines), "Purple" is going to "completely lose it" if Duncan doesn't start coloring inside of the lines soon, "Beige" (who is "BEIGE and PROUD!"). ), who claims to be very happy with his work, congratulates Duncan on his coloring career, but wants to inform him of the bickering between "Yellow" and "Orange" over who gets to be the color of the sun, with "Yellow" and "Orange" writing separate letters each stating their case along with documented proof, "Blue" is overworked and now just a stub who can't even see over the box railing any longer, "Pink" believes she's experiencing discrimination because she's "a girls' color", while "Peach" is completely unwrapped ("I don't even have any underwear!"). But the amazingly colorful picture Duncan creates - allowing each crayon to stretch beyond their typical usages - ends up earning him an A for coloring and an A+ for creativity!"
"My young one loves it and frequently asks for the "crayon book" but the humor is perfect for older kids and parents too."
"Gave this to my four-year-old great niece who loves to draw, for Christmas."
"Awe a book that is simply close to my heart."
"Great book."
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First 100 Words
Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. Roger lives in London and has three children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.
Reviews
""First 100 Words" by Roger Priddy was bought as a gift for my sons’s first birthday and it is the perfect book for a one year old. It is quite a basic book and the sort of board book most children will have at some stage in their life. This version of the book is pretty small (it's 5 x 6 inches; an over-sized ABC/colors version can be found here), and it can withstand rough little hands as it is a board book."
"This book is perfect for the diaper bag!"
"My toddler loves this book!"
"This is necessary for every child."
"I love this book, it’s colorful and captures attention of my baby."
"Extremely well made little fat word book for my handsome new step-grand-baby."
"Gift for my great grandson's first Christmas."
"My 2 year old loves this book."
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The Little Blue Box of Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))
Tucked inside this cute little blue box topped with a plastic handle and secured by a tuck closure are board book editions of the classic Dr. Seuss titles Hop on Pop ; Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! Dr. Seuss’s long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors for McElligot’s Pool , If I Ran the Zoo , and Bartholomew and the Oobleck , the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates.
Reviews
"I read all the reviews before purchasing and some said they were disappointed with the fact the book was missing pieces of the story."
"Great product, the books are a little small but still great."
"I love to give the gift of reading."
"A lot smaller than it looks in main pic."
"You cannot go wrong with this box of books."
"books were great but my niece, 1 years old destroyed them in minutes after opening."
"My 2 year old is having a blast with these books."
"Cute books."
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Best Children's Alphabet Books

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)
The complete edition of the bestselling children’s favorite, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom , is now available as a Classic Board Book! Bill Martin Jr (1916–2004) has been called “America’s favorite children’s author.” He wrote more than 300 books for children, including the classic texts Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Reviews
"Our 3 year old had already been quite proficient with his ABC's when we gave him this book on his birthday, but we'll get a "2-fer" out of it - a fun reinforcement for him that he'll begin to actually read with, and it'll be waiting in the wings for his 1 year old baby sister (not to mention the newest family addition we recently found out about, due to arrive next May!). You can probably imagine that - having babysat for three of my four grandchildren for 7 years prior to my daughter-in-law becoming a stay-at-home-mom - we have MANY board books included in the large children's library we've built for them over those years - typically, if they're board book versions of a previously released book, they're greatly ABRIDGED versions. I have to say that not only is this one of the highest quality-constructed board books we've purchased, but at 36 pages long (as compared to the hardcover's 40 pages), I think we've actually got most of the entire original book!"
"This is a great book to help learn the alphabet."
"Chicka chicka boom boom will there be enough room?"
"This book is educational."
"Popular book for young children."
"I brought this for my niece she loves the repetition of the words and the pictures in the book."
"Bought this for my niece and nephews so I can enjoy reading them some classic books I grew up with."
"Good learning content with colorful, simple illustrations."
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Best Children's Books on the Body

From Head to Toe Board Book
From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes From Head to Toe , a colorful and energetic board book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes! A nice addition to a toddler storytime, but it may get lost as it's cataloged in 613.7.?Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Board book edition.
Reviews
"My grandchildren and I had wonderful interaction guided by this charming book."
"My two year old loves this book."
"Wonderful book to get kids moving."
"Wonderful book."
"My son loves this book and acting out all the things animals do!"
"Love Eric Carle illustrations, the text is nothing too special."
"My great grandson wouldn't be parted from this book."
"Great kid's book - recommended by my daughter and grandson!"
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Best Children's Colors Books

The Day the Crayons Quit
Kids will be imagining their own humorous conversations with crayons and coloring a blue streak after sharing laughs with Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers. This story is perfect as a back-to-school gift, for all budding artists, for fans of humorous books such as Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith, and for fans of Oliver Jeffers' Stuck , The Incredible Book Eating Boy , Lost and Found , and This Moose Belongs to Me. Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit Amazon’s 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year. Move over, Click, Clack, Moo ; we’ve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.” – BCCB , starred review. * “This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.” – School Library Journal , starred review. * “These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.” – Publishers Weekly , starred review. The conceit is an enticing one, and although the crayons’ complaints are not entirely unique (a preponderance centers around some variation of overuse), the artist’s indelible characterization contributes significant charm. A final spread sees all things right, as Duncan fills a page with bright, delightful imagery, addressing each of the crayons’ issues and forcing them into colorful cooperation.
Reviews
"That's because I used them to light the fire used to heat all the food you dropped on the floor during dinner and then fed it to your little sister because, as you know, we don't waste food around here. No matter your age, you will identify with the characters, they will probably remind you of your family, your coworkers and your friends. In case you're wondering, some of my other favorites are: The Three Little Pigs, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Small Pig, Where the Wild Things Are, I Want My Hat Back, Pete The Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, We're Going on A Bear Hunt, The Cat in the Hat."
"She loves to have books read to her, but this is one of the only times my short-attention-span kid has asked for the same book twice in a row and the first time a book as inspired such a burst of creativity."
"Our older grandsons have a lot of fun voicing the letters written by "Red", who even has to work on holidays (i.e. coloring Santas, Valentines), "Purple" is going to "completely lose it" if Duncan doesn't start coloring inside of the lines soon, "Beige" (who is "BEIGE and PROUD!"). ), who claims to be very happy with his work, congratulates Duncan on his coloring career, but wants to inform him of the bickering between "Yellow" and "Orange" over who gets to be the color of the sun, with "Yellow" and "Orange" writing separate letters each stating their case along with documented proof, "Blue" is overworked and now just a stub who can't even see over the box railing any longer, "Pink" believes she's experiencing discrimination because she's "a girls' color", while "Peach" is completely unwrapped ("I don't even have any underwear!"). But the amazingly colorful picture Duncan creates - allowing each crayon to stretch beyond their typical usages - ends up earning him an A for coloring and an A+ for creativity!"
"My young one loves it and frequently asks for the "crayon book" but the humor is perfect for older kids and parents too."
"Gave this to my four-year-old great niece who loves to draw, for Christmas."
"Awe a book that is simply close to my heart."
"Great book."
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Best Children's Counting Books

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Carle's classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and then changes into a eautiful butterfly has been reissued in a sumptuous twenty-fifth anniversary edition with a shiny, silver-coated cover and wonderfully thick, durably pages. Eric Carle and Tomie dePaola: Author One-on-One Eric Carle is the creator, author, and illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other children’s books. Tomie dePaola is the author and illustrator of Strega Nona: Her Story and countless other books. Tomie dePaola: When I was only four years old, I announced to my family in particular and to the world in general that I was going to become an artist, and write stories and draw pictures for books. Eric Carle: My career began as a graphic designer and for a number of years I worked as an art director for an advertising agency in New York. Tomie dePaola: My illustration style is heavily influenced by folk art--strong simple shapes, bold lines, color, color, color and a deceptive simplicity. Tomie dePaola: I do, as well. Eric Carle: On The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day, March 20th, I will probably be at home with my wife, Bobbie (I am a bit of a hermit, actually). Tomie dePaola: Christmas is my favorite holiday. My favorite Christmas was the one when I received tons and tons of art supplies: everything from an easel to paints, pads and pads of paper, and “how to draw” books.
Reviews
"The different sized pages in the middle of the book (after the caterpillar pops out of his egg on Sunday morning) showing different foods with holes punched in the centers to indicate where he's nibbled through them are darling - each page is thick enough that I think I'm going to cut a caterpillar-sized piece of green pipecleaner to give him so he can watch his very own caterpillar making its way through the one red apple he eats on Monday, two green pears on Tuesday, three purple plums on Wednesday, four red strawberries on Thursday, five bright orange oranges on Friday, and then the variety of multi-colored foods (probably not a caterpillar's scientifically accurate diet, but fun!)."
"The book itself is cute and perfect to read for babies and toddlers (repetition teaching days of the week, numbers 1-7, fruits and other foods, and life cycle). It is a solid, sturdy, proper board book with smooth finished edges that I feel comfortable having a baby touch (or even if they suck on it before you notice and pull it out of their mouth). The plush toy is also very well constructed with no loose seems and withstands gentle tugging on the ears, legs, and colored fringy hairs (of course you always need be careful with babies and choking on anything and not let them suck on this more than a moment or unsupervised)."
"I've just got him the bath book version, for his love for the caterpillar :))."
"This is my 2 year olds favorite book."
"Clever story, well-written, too."
"I bought this book to read to my granddaughters 1st grade students."
"Went great with the big stuffed caterpillar I got my niece for the holidays!!!"
"Classic kids book."
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Best Children's Opposites Books

Cat
Cleverly designed pull tabs and flaps plus seven pettable textures and a push-button squeaker offer interactive treats that will have toddlers purring along from start to surprising finish. PreS—Van Fleet follows up the popular Tails (Harcourt, 2003) and Dog (S & S, 2007) with this interactive novelty book aimed at toddlers but photographed for cat lovers.
Reviews
"Our only issue is that the pull tabs that make the cat's paw move, kitten pop out of the boot, etc., are delicate and the moving cat parts aren't behind cellophane."
"I LOVE these books."
"My 19 month old loves cats so we got her this book."
"I ended up buying two of each-one dog book, one cat book - for each child. As for the actual kids who will "read" them,, these are sturdy, well made books with gorgeous photos and something happens- a texture, a sound, a pull-out- on every page."
"My daughter is captivated by the pictures and she also enjoys having the story read to her."
"I got this book for my youngest cousin who's about 4 or 5 and she really liked it!"
"It is sturdy and each page has activities on it (flaps, squeaky ball, fuzzy tails, ect)."
"I preordered this book for my daughter because she absolutely loves Van Fleet's "Dog" book, and I was hoping "Cat" would be just as good... my daughter and I were not disappointed! The book is listed for children ages 2 and up, but my daughter is 15 months and already enjoys pulling the tabs, petting the fur and flipping open the pages to reveal more cats."
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Best Children's Books on Seasons

The Reindeer Wish
Another breathaking adventure featuring the main character from the New York Times bestseller The Christmas Wish ! LORI EVERT is the author of The New York Times bestseller The Christmas Wish , The Tiny Wish , The Reindeer Wish and The Brave Puppy .
Reviews
"I buy a Christmas book each year for my grands."
"THE VIVID PHOTOGRAPHS REMINDED ME OF ALL THOSE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS MAGAZINES I EAGERLY STUDIED EACH MONTH, FOR YEARS, WHILE GROWING UP. AND IT TURNS OUT, PER BREIEHAGEN (LORI EVERTS SPOUSE) HAS CONTRIBUTED TO NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS."
"This book is amazing!!!"
"I love all the photographs and the book is such a nice read."
"Great story, great pictures and my little great-granddaughter fell in love with it!!!"
"A beautiful book in every way!!"
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Best Children's Sense & Sensation Books

Baby Touch and Feel: Animals
Filled with real-life animal photographs featuring touch-and-feel textures that help children develop their knowledge while increasing their use of senses, Baby Touch and Feel: Animals is the perfect size for small hands. Your baby can practice animal recognition and perfect animal noises while touching the novelty textures on the pages.
Reviews
"My 14 month old son loves this series of touch and feel books, he actively seeks them out and carries it around flipping through the pages and touching everything."
"Perfect beginner book for a baby!"
"Some pages don't have a feel part-like the elephants water coming out of the trunk is just the sparkly paper but that doesn't bother me."
"The pages are hard enough I don't worry about him biting chunks off and he can't rip them."
"This is my sons favorite book !!"
"This is my grandson's favorite book -his favorite animals in the book is the cat & rabbit."
"Kids love this."
"Like many of the other reviewers, I did not feel like this book provided a variety of textures."
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Best Children's Size & Shape Books

Numbers Colors Shapes (First 100)
Your little one will soon learn their first numbers, shapse and colors with this bright board book. Roger lives in London and has three children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.
Reviews
"Awesome book for the diaper bag."
"This was a Christmas present, but my grand daughter found it and had her aunt read it to her."
"Super little developmental book."
"love all priddy books my kid has them memorized since i've read them since they were little."
"So far my grandson loves them they keep him occupied and are going to be very good teaching tools when he gets just a little bit older maybe I was too early with the books."
"Love this book!"
"my niece loves it was very happy with the book."
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Best Children's Books on Sounds

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book)
The complete edition of the bestselling children’s favorite, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom , is now available as a Classic Board Book! Bill Martin Jr (1916–2004) has been called “America’s favorite children’s author.” He wrote more than 300 books for children, including the classic texts Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Reviews
"Our 3 year old had already been quite proficient with his ABC's when we gave him this book on his birthday, but we'll get a "2-fer" out of it - a fun reinforcement for him that he'll begin to actually read with, and it'll be waiting in the wings for his 1 year old baby sister (not to mention the newest family addition we recently found out about, due to arrive next May!). You can probably imagine that - having babysat for three of my four grandchildren for 7 years prior to my daughter-in-law becoming a stay-at-home-mom - we have MANY board books included in the large children's library we've built for them over those years - typically, if they're board book versions of a previously released book, they're greatly ABRIDGED versions. I have to say that not only is this one of the highest quality-constructed board books we've purchased, but at 36 pages long (as compared to the hardcover's 40 pages), I think we've actually got most of the entire original book!"
"Chicka chicka boom boom will there be enough room?"
"Popular book for young children."
"Even better is it is a board book so they cant damage the book with their curious little hands."
"Bought this for my niece and nephews so I can enjoy reading them some classic books I grew up with."
"My kids loved this book growing up and now my daughter bought it for babysitting."
"Bought it for my daughter!"
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Best Children's Time Books

Telling Time with Big Mama Cat
A snack at 9:00, a nap at 10:00, sneaking onto the forbidden chair at 11:00--telling time is the only way Big Mama Cat can remember all the important things she has to do. Her proprietary interest in the goings-on of her domain are manifest in her awareness of the humans' schedule, from the morning rituals of baby feedings and the school bus to the family's evening routine of dinner and a bedtime story. The simple, consistent arrangement of text and pictures on each page gently frames the humor and perfectly captures the everyday dramas of naptime and tea parties.
Reviews
"Arrived in great shape & really like the story/clock as teaching tool for our granddaughter."
"My class loves this book.."
"The kids loved it."
"They remind me of books from my childhood-- the artist makes beautiful illustrations of the cat's day."
"Easy to read and perfect way to teach your kids!"
"Telling Time with Big Mama Cat has a clock on every page!"
"Quick teacher of teaching how to tell time."
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Best Children's Word Books

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself)
From the can-opening Zans to the boxing Gox to the winking Yink who drinks pink ink, the silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters create an entertaining approach to reading that will have every child giggling from morning to night: “Today is gone. Children today will be as entranced by these ridiculous rhymes as they have been since the book's original publication in 1960--so amused and enchanted, in fact, they may not even notice they are learning to read!
Reviews
"Who doesn't love Dr. Seuss?"
"My son loves these books, and read them well!"
"This is a classic favorite book in our family."
"Wonderful book, and great for beginning readers."
"My 3 year old granddaughter loves it."
"We think these books should be numbered so people can know which book should be read first."
"Enter "I Can Draw It Myself, By Me, Myself", and two other interactive Seuss books - such wonderful ways for my older grandchild to entertain himself and stretch his creativity and imagination while I'm focused on the younger! We've collected every Seuss children's book, but there are three books in particular that we ordered two copies of, because they can be personalized by our little guys to make them truly "their own"! This one is just great... each page has colorful Seuss drawings that are incomplete, with his typical whimsical rhymes accompanying them, and your youngster "completes" the drawings him/herself!"
"I grew up reading Dr. Suess so I am overjoyed to be able to read his books to my son."
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