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Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Kim @ In Our Write Minds

Kim @ In Our Write Minds — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:55:16 +0000

I forgot to add how much I love Eloise Wilkins’ sweet illustrations; her books were among my own childhood faves!

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Kim @ In Our Write Minds

Kim @ In Our Write Minds — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:53:34 +0000

Fun lists indeed! Our family loves, loves, LOVES Where the Wild Things Are, and we can probably recite much of the book in our sleep. But man, I’m with you on the Disney books. [Excuse me while I gag.] So boring to read. And since I have always been told that the mark of a good children’s book is that an adult enjoys it too, I can’t believe kids find them interesting, either.

Oh, and we also love Caps for Sale and Madeline.

Thanks for this great post, Maggie!

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:05:32 +0000

Funny thing about Thomas – I’ve actually had a number of Aspie moms tell me how much their boys like him. I think it is just fascinating how the exact same words, pictures, and combinations thereof can elicit such a variety of different responses! We serve a creative God.

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Tim @ Families Again

Tim @ Families Again — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:28:26 +0000

NO THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE! My 10 year old asperger’s syndrome child would have to differ with you. In typical aspy form he knows everything about Thomas! I could, however, see why it would irritate some folks. Great list!

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:40:10 +0000

Yes, Good night Gorilla! For some reason that reminded me of the Napping House. Big smiles! I think the R. Scary books definitely appeal to visually artistic types. My theory anyway. My brain cannot organize the information in any way when it is so jumbled. I need words and pictures separate. Same reason I never really enjoyed the Usborne books. I love how God wired us all so differently! (PS – I could really give a top twenty books I dislike list – they’re fun to write hehe)

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:33:44 +0000

I do so love Each Peach Pear Plum but my youngest didn’t, sadly. Hoping my grand daughters will like it though! Who Hops? I don’t know – will investigate. Thanks!

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:32:09 +0000

Goodnight Gorilla and zi am a Bunny – yes!! Must check out this Bear series…

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:30:56 +0000

Barb, agreed on all counts except I am not familiar with the last one you listed. Will look it up, thanks!

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:29:27 +0000

Thanks Vicki – must go check out Click Clack Moo! I like Carle but he didn’t make the top ten. Sadly, I was scarred by Dick and Zane readers in first grade. I was already a fluent reader but our class had to read these together. Out loud. Daily. Wanted to scream. I love homeschooling!

Comment on Top Ten Books for Toddlers by Jimmie

Jimmie — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:46:40 +0000

I loved reading your dislike list more than the like list. Funny how different things bug us, isn’t it?
I love Goodnight Gorilla and anything by Peggy Rathman. She is genius.

Richard Scary is a favorite. Always has been. I credit his books with my love of words today. I think like that. I see things with their words close by them. Crazy. Maybe Mr. Scary is like that too!