Which childrens books meant most to you growing up and why?
February 262010
I’m 34 and about to have my first child – I thought I’d start hunting around on Ebay for some of the books and toys that meant so much to me when I was growing up. Does anyone have any particular favourites I might get some ideas from? I’d have never learnt to spell without Ant & Bee!
I Love You Forever
Great book, first book I read that wasn’t for school, and the first book I read on my own. I have some of it memorized by now… I love you forever, I like you for always, but as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be! soo sweet, it used to be my favorite book. Now that I’m not 6, when i read it i actually understand some of it other than "the boy flushed the watch down the toilet, and he was very naughty" it makes me want to cry sometimes
February 26th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I Love You Forever
Great book, first book I read that wasn’t for school, and the first book I read on my own. I have some of it memorized by now… I love you forever, I like you for always, but as long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be! soo sweet, it used to be my favorite book. Now that I’m not 6, when i read it i actually understand some of it other than "the boy flushed the watch down the toilet, and he was very naughty" it makes me want to cry sometimes
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February 26th, 2010 at 10:28 am
I have had 4 children and luckily had kept alot of my own books to share with them. The ones I have found most enjoyable were all the Noddy books, Mr Men, Ladybird books especially the first ones with the nursery rhymnes and traditional stories, any treasuries like poems and stories and especially Enid Blyton – my 8 year old daughter is now reading Secret Seven books to herself. As for toys because of safety standards they may not be suitable. I bought each of mine a first teddy from Mothercare when they were born and they are still in their rooms now! Another great idea is traditional building blocks in a trolley.
Good luck, you sound like you are going to be a wonderful mum, the best thing you can do is share books and toys with them!
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February 26th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Black Beauty, Heidi, What Katy Did
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February 26th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Some of my favorite books growing up were Dr. Suess’s the Foot Book, the Disney Princess books, some other book by Disney that had mickey mouse and all the other characters but were fairly tales like jack and the bean stalk. There were others but I can’t really remember their names.
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February 26th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Well I do not remember the first books, but I was a huge fan of Rupert the Bear, I could read the cartoon strip myself, then move on to the simple text bubbles, and later onto the full story below each picture.
The Wombles was the first book I ever read to myself as a child, but the most influencial must have been Tolkein, however you are a long way from that.
Spot books by Eric Hill are good
This Little Chick by John Lawrence
Quiet Loud by Leslie Patricelli
when they startto pick up more words, try Dr. Seuss, – The Cat in the Hat,
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February 26th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I am 35 years old mother of 1 child and the first book that I checked out from the library was "Little Black, A Pony" by Walter Farley. There is a new version out now with beautiful illustrations.
http://www.amazon.com/Little-Black-Pony-Walter-Farley/dp/1893354903/ref=sr_1_34/104-0237530-4560701?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190161277&sr=1-34
Another book that has a very special place in my heart is "David and the Phoenix"by Edward Ormondroyd. My second grade teacher read the book to me and I absolutely loved it. It is a beautiful story. It has been out of print for many years but it is back again–so get it before it goes out of print again!
http://www.amazon.com/David-Phoenix-Edward-Ormondroyd/dp/1930900015/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/104-0237530-4560701?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190161405&sr=1-2
If you read through the reviews for this book, you will notice just how special this book is, and how much it is loved. Here are a few:
"This is THE book! This is the book that made this boy fall in love with reading over 40 years ago. This book was my first love. This book has never left my memory. It is as though I read it yesterday. This is the book which filled this 10 year-old with wonder and thrills. This book was the first piece of art that made me cry. Read this book to your children or grandchildren… or better yet let them read it themselves… but don’t be surprised if they can’t put it down and read in bed under the covers with a flashlight when they are supposed to be sleeping." –Richard A. Bouton
"I have read this book maybe 10 times over the last 35 years or so. The most recent reading was to my daughter (9) and ended last night. This is a book with the rare ability to make you smile and be drawn in time and time again, whatever your age. It appeals to the sense of adventure and kindness in all of us. In the right hands this would make a wonderful movie…"
"This book is dearer to me than any other I’ve ever read. It was recommended to me by my best friend when I was in sixth grade (1964)."
"Before there was Harry Potter, there was a boy named David. This book helped me through some very hard times in my childhood." –Magic Dancer
"When I found out I was pregnant, I want to get my baby a copy of books that I grew up on. This by far is one of my favorite books. I can still remember having my 5th grade teacher read this to the class. This book instilled in me my love of reading. BUY IT FOR YOURSELF, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR GRANDCHILD, who ever you want to." –vakitcat
"I first read "David and the Phoenix" in 1958 when it became a selection of the Weekly Reader Chilren’s Book Club. I loved it then and I love it still. I cannot think of another book which quite so filled me with a sense of wonder." –Bruce Trinque
"David and the Phoenix is a wonderful story that will enchant you all of your life! It gave me my passion for reading and taught me how to dream."
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February 26th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I have a soft spot in my heart for A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, because I can remember my mother reading this to me at bedtime.
When I was old enough to read on my own, my favorites were:
The Little House on the Prairie series
The Chronicles of Narnia
Dr. Seuss books: Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Wocket in my Pocket, etc.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
But if you’re having a baby, be sure to stock your house with plenty of board books. My 1 year old is constantly bringing me a book to read. She favors the Dr. Seuss board books, but also likes Sandra Boynton’s works. Her absolute favorite is one that I grew up with: The Monster at the End of This Book.
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February 26th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
The Mr.Men books
I could relate each character to somebody at school.
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February 26th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Grimm Tales.
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February 26th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz by Barton
A Day on the Farm (A little Golden book that’s out of print)
Bear’s Magic
any Dr. Suess book
Mr. Men series
any book by Richard Scary or Bill Peet
Little Black Sambo
The Best-Loved Doll
The Story of Holly and Ivy
The Great Green Turkey Creek Monster by Flora (out of print)
any Berenstein Bears book or Ramona book.
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February 26th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I never could have gotten through my kids’ baby years without board books–just right for a little one to really sink their budding teeth into reading.
I have no solid memory before the age of 7 and that one was unpleasant so I don’t remember my first books. I do recall reading Judy Blume books, just about anything I could get may hands on about horses and a couple of others whose titles I can’t remember.
Do your baby’s budding sense of humor a favor, though, and pick up "Bark, George". It’s very funny. Also the Napping House is great. A dear friend gave my boys a copy of Peter Pan, large and illustrated and all that fun stuff, for when they get a little older. And all 6 kids learned how to read by reading Seuss’ Hop on Pop.
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