My Favorite Children's Book
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The only problem with reading this book out loud to a child is you won't be able to get through it, because you will both be laughing so hard. I can't count the number of times I read it to my daughter, and neither of us ever tires of it. Now she reads it to her college-age friends. A joy of language, a gentle plot that reveals much about human nature--both children's and adult's--and an altogether rollicking good time for all.
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I grew up with this book also, it was my favorite because of the wonderful pictures. I loved this book so much but my oldest sister got all our childhood books, so I just had to replace it with my own copy. Now my son will hopefully have wonderful memories of this book as well. Anymore books aren't made like they were when this was made, so I will be proud to own a copy and I will protect it and keep it safe. Highly recommended, there probably aren't many copies left
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This was my favorite book growing up, when I had my boys I knew I needed a copy for them. The mark of a great children's book is definetly still beeing fun after the hundredth time reading it
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I think I have given "Goodnight Moon" to every small child or baby I know over the years. And it has always been a beloved favorite. Clement Hurd's illustrations are bright and colorful, and Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic prose is easy to understand and sounds soothing when read. If the child is sleepy enough it will lull him/her to sleep. But no! It is not a boring book! Wide awake baby? There are enough objects to point out and find on every page to keep any child's interest. The board book, a big plus, is extremely hardy and very difficult to love to death.

A small bunny is stalling at bedtime and has to say goodnight to everything in sight before he'll close his eyes, including the moon and the old lady who hushes him.

Children love "Goodnight Moon," which also teaches them the names of so many objects. Parents love the book too. It is fun to read while snuggling. And it makes a terrific gift!
JANA
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My dad must have read this book to us kids a hundred times. It was one of my favorite books when I was about 4. The illustrations are great and the story is charming. It is about family, parents and two kids, along with their dog Jip and kitten, Mittens. My favorite parts were when the Farmer scratched the pig's back with a stick. ("oink, Oink! He is very pleased.) I also loved the part when family friends come for a visit and have delicious chocolate cake. (Uncle Tom had 3 pieces!) A charming story to read to your little ones. Get a copy while you still can. Your kids will love you for it.

Also, if you are looking for another great book for kids 3-6, try "Scarlett Monste Lives Here". It's not available on amazon, but I have seen it available on ebay several times. It is not a little golden book.
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Sandra Boynton writes, hands down, my favorite children's books.  I learned about them when our school librarian bought a couple for my daughter.  Her illustrations are adorable and her stories are too! Barnyard Dance is my favorite,but I won almost all of them.  Some are educational (Opposites) and some are just fun (Dinosaur Dance).  I have also bought these as gifts and everyone absolutely adores them.  If you are looking for a short, fun book for a little kid, get one of these.  They might not be complex enough to hold the attention of older kids though (but I don't know because I don't have any older kids).
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This book is so good. My nearly-four-year-old absolutely delights in it, and so do I. We giggle over the names of the creatures; we pore over the clever and detailed pictures; we cheer on the brother and sister who rescue each other so cleverly. It's one of my all time favorites, of the hundreds and hundreds of picture books I've read to my kids.
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I just found this book that was my favorite book when I was a kid!  I read it over and over, and I actually had two copies!  I'm buying it now for my kids
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I loved this book as a child. And, after 30 years and 3 children of my own, it has - unfortunately - been loved to pieces. Literally. The cover binding is no longer attached although the interior stitching is intact and fully functional.

This book - with the Queen of Lollipops, dream shoes, dream pillows, dragons, mouse houses, pirate ships & more was one of my favorites (as evidenced by my insistence on holding on to it through many moves & life events).

My only regret is that I will have to spend ~$100 to replace it so that it will still be around when I wind up with grandchildren.

This really is a magical, imaginative book. Of course, the last thing I wanted to do when I finished it was actually go to sleep.
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This is a beautifully illustrated book, and my absolute favorite.  Each year the kids and I take it out during the holidays (since they were babies.  They are now 8 and 10).  A charming story!  I bought an extra copy last year for my 4 year-old niece because we weren't ready to part with ours.
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My favorite childhood book of all time. Bought for my niece. She is too young for it now but I know she will grow to love this wonderful book.
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I don't have any kids, but this book has actually been around for a long time. I was born in 82, and this book was by far my favorite. The illustrations are great and the message is even better. It's a really witty way to tell children that labels don't matter. The illustrations also make the book even better, my personal favorite as a child being when Fluffy sticks marshmallows all over his quills to make himself more fluffy.
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This was BY FAR my favorite book when I was a child. I recommend it whenever friends of mine ask what books they should buy for their children. I know when I have children of my own, this will be one of the first books I will buy them.
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I remember reading this book when I was in kindergarten, and I am 25 now.  It was my favorite then and it still my favorite children's book now.  I am buying this for my niece.  The rhyming and play on alphabet letters make is a wonderful bed-time that your children will ask you to read again and again and again.  It is an all-classic and will continue to be for many years to come.
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This is one of my favorite children's books.  The illustrations are beautiful, the story is cute and rhyming, and it has a good message: being different is okay, you just have to find what makes you happy and be yourself.  I love reading this to my kids and my daughter has asked me to read it so many times that I know most of the verbiage by heart.  You won't regret getting this for any child.
Note: Try to find all the beetles (red, yellow, and blue) and the cricket as you're reading; they're on every set of pages.  It's fun for kids to search for them hiding while you're reading
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This book is a favorite here at our house.  I love it because it teaches kids instruments and sounds and animals.  My 4-year old has had it since she was 2.5 and she still likes to listen to this one.  I think of all the Junior Tag books, this one is the most fun.
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Possibly our family's favorite childhood book of all time.  The refrain is profound and sweet, as are the illustrations.  My daughter and I can't get enough of reading this book together, we both have it memorized.