Read Me A Story

One parent's (and her kids') guide to navigating the library and bookstore. My recommendations in children's book classics . . . literature for little ones, then and now.

Monday, January 6, 2014

The North Wind Doth Blow . . .

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from Tasha Tudor's Mother Goose (c. 1944).
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

The Night Before Christmas

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Every year I talk about how you MUST read The Night Before Christmas,  a poem by Clement C. Moore so beloved that it's been populariz...
Sunday, December 22, 2013

The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet

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We know what the story is about (c. 1983, author Deborah Hautzig). But have you seen Diane Goode's quirky illustrations of thi...

The Nutcracker Ballet

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If you'd like a copy of The Nutcracker Ballet  that your youngster can read for himself, check out this Step 3 version by Deborah Hau...
Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Would you like a fresh look at that very first Christmas?  If so, I recommend looking at Barbara Robinson's The Best Christmas Pagea...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Leaf Man

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Leaf Man (c. 2005) by Lois Elert remains one of those stories that's just pure-and-tee fun!   If you don't believe me, just tr...
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Monday, September 2, 2013

Tumtum and Nutmeg

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Hello Readers!  I have quite a treat that's been well worth the wait.  My young reading friend, Jenna, has provided today's review. ...
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Sleep Like A Tiger

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Need a lullaby story for your little one?  Look no further! Check out Caldecott Honor book  Sleep Like A Tiger  by Mary Logue and illust...
Thursday, July 11, 2013

Too Tall Houses

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Struggling with selfishness?  Got the gimmes? Sick of hearing, "Mooooooooom!  Johnny won't give it back!" or "Daaaa...
Wednesday, July 10, 2013

It Couldn't Be Worse!

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So are y'all starting to get on each other's nerves yet?  Your family, that is.  :)  Maybe in all this rain, you're driving ea...
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