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I remember being read this story when I was in kindergarden or the first grade and loving it. Then at some point it was made into a cartoon and we were shown that in addition. I would tell the story, but that would spoil everything. All I will say, is that the mosquito has some explaining to do. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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The Snowy Day: Ezra Jack Keats

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My brother used to read this story to me all the time as a kid, therefore, it's a personal favorite! Plus the illustrations are SUPER. (via amazon.com)

Updated Aug 10, 2009

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A Story, a Story: Gail E. Haley

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This is the Caldecot-winning African folktale of how Ananse, the spiderman took all of the stories from the world from the Sky God. It was another one of my favorites. Looking back, I guess it's kind of weird that a Catholic school was encouraging us to know these African folktales. Then again, it was the teachers, the progressive early-70's types. They weren't clergy and they had us making our own little dashikis. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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Green Eggs and Ham

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One of my favorite childhood books! I don't even remember owning a copy. It just seemed to be available everywhere I went and there were books to read. Once again, even when it was well above my reading level, I still enjoyed the simple moral: try something different --- even if it's really weird! One of the teachers at my grade school even made green eggs and ham for us! Food coloring, of course, but she never said. At any rate, it was still an awe-inspiring experience. I mean, actual green eggs and ham.

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection)

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This is a very strange book. Not that many of Maurice Sendak's books aren't, but this one is just trippy. "In the Night Kitchen" is one of my favorites. I don't have children to read to, but if you do, this would be a terrific bedtime story. I won't spoil it by telling you what happens. That would be a crime. However, trust me that this would make a great gift for a kid that can read his or her own books or one that loves to be read to. I even passed around a copy to friends in college that hadn't read it, and they loved it.

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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Be Nice to Spiders: Margaret Bloy Graham

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When I read this book as a child, it gave me a real appreciation for spiders. Before, I had just been afraid of them. However, without being too Pollyanna, this little book gives kids some very solid reasons why spiders should be appreciated and no reviled.

I was so psyched when I saw that this book was still in print! I couldn't believe it. It's a real gem. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street (Classic Seuss): Dr. Seuss

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Another book that I read over and over. Well past the point where I needed to. I just loved the story, and it's a crazy one. It gets more and more extreme as the book goes on and then all of a sudden --- things are back to normal. This is a more "advanced" Seuss book. So, it's suitable for kids up to the age of 10, depending on their reading level and how much they love this book. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak

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I loved this book and its wild illustrations. The story of King Max and how his bedroom transformed into a jungle. I'm recalling this from memory, so you'll have to forgive me if I get any of the facts wrong. This book will always hold a special place in my heart, even though I don't recall owning a copy of it. I'm pretty sure it was introduced to me at school or day care. At any rate, it is far from forgotten, and would be a wonderful introduction to Maurice Sendak for any child.

Updated Dec 16, 2008

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McBroom's Ghost (The Adventures of Mcbroom): Sid Fleischman

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I remember my 4th grade teacher, Sister Marianne, introducing us to the world of Mr. McBroom and his children. He would call them out by name, "Will, Jill, Hester, Chester, Tim, Tom, Mary, Larry and little Clarinda!" LOL I can't believe I still remember that! (But I have tremendous recall for things of very little consequence.)

Anyway, what I can't recall is the entire story. Just that it's a great story to read to someone. I highly recommend it. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 16, 2008

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Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! (Bright & Early Books(R)): Dr. Seuss

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I don't remember why I loved this book so much. I just recall finding it hilarious because this little man just would't go. Maybe it was his name. Perhaps his stubborn expression. I don't know. But this was a favorite of mine when I was an early reader. I think most kids that are fans of Dr. Seuss will love it. (via amazon.com)

Updated Dec 16, 2008