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Goodnight Moon

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The Velveteen Rabbit: The C...

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"Good read-to books for grades 1-3 depending on ability; probably more 2-3 unless you have an early and voracious reader."
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The Sneetches and Other Sto...

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"Immortal! The repetition is fabulous for improving word recognition."
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Peek-a-Boo

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4.24 avg rating — 5,207 ratings
"The world's best book; it empowers little people, and reminds them they are loved. A great read-to as soon as they can sit still (and it may even be available in board book form now)."
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Green Eggs and Ham

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"Read it by yourself before you read it to a child, or you may find yourself weeping all over someone's sweet little head!"
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Doctor De Soto

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4.15 avg rating — 15,295 ratings
"A family favorite. The vocabulary takes this to a challenging level even for grade 3 ("carnivore"), but if you have quick readers,they will love it. Otherwise, read-to K-3, and be ready to discuss a few words. Older kids get cranky when the picture books come out sometimes!"
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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

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4.21 avg rating — 12,509 ratings
"The illustrations are so detailed, children will crowd around to see them! "Ew, worms!" Don't you hate it when "King Bidgood's in the bathtub and he won't get out"? Great to read-to as soon as the child stops tearing paper. About one sentence per page, but higher vocab."
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The Napping House

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4.27 avg rating — 47,146 ratings
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The Lorax

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4.35 avg rating — 369,358 ratings
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Collection (4 Books) Fudge-...

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4.29 avg rating — 1,739 ratings
"Nice early chapter books, timeless, for grades 2 and 3 (mostly)."
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The Ramona Collection, Vol....

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4.25 avg rating — 5,927 ratings
"We read the entire set, my spouse, youngest child, and me. We found them captivating. Toward the upper end of primary, maybe better as a read-aloud."
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Finn Family Moomintroll (Th...

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4.31 avg rating — 18,928 ratings
"This is more parent fodder than for the classroom, unless you have children young enough to nap. The gentle ritual and soothing, beautiful illustrations show Grandfather Twilight getting the forest ready for bedtime."
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Grandfather Twilight

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4.37 avg rating — 2,196 ratings
"There is such a dearth of books that depict Asian children, and this one is alliterative and wonderful, reinforcing the parent-child bond. A personal favorite."
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A Lot of Otters

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3.75 avg rating — 226 ratings
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Time for Bed

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4.18 avg rating — 16,658 ratings
"Oh, my. My heart constricts here. The baby is 16 now, but I still know this by heart! Great as soon as s/he is ready to listen to a book. Available as a board book, too. For school, pre-and K. (For those not in USA, toddlers to around 5 or maybe 6)."
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam...

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4.21 avg rating — 53,864 ratings
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Where the Wild Things Are

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4.26 avg rating — 1,062,052 ratings
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Tickle, Tickle (Oxenbury Bo...

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3.76 avg rating — 791 ratings
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Good N...

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4.18 avg rating — 38,636 ratings
"Good for any child who can sit still and not tear the pages (as a read-to; not sure about read alone, maybe gr. 1-2)."
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Giant Treasury of Peter Rabbit

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4.36 avg rating — 311 ratings
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The Baby's Catalogue

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3.89 avg rating — 679 ratings
"Wonderful multicultural book for toddlers. Comes as a board book, too."
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Yertle the Turtle and Other...

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4.15 avg rating — 36,086 ratings
"A lovely tale, early chapter book. Gr. 2-3 unless you have a quick reader."
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Each Peach Pear Plum

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4.23 avg rating — 18,736 ratings
"Very basic. Preschoolers; comes as a board book. Not bad to have in the kindergarten, either."
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Because of Winn-Dixie

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4.10 avg rating — 278,832 ratings
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There's a Nightmare in My C...

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4.23 avg rating — 15,569 ratings
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Catch Me Kiss Me

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4.39 avg rating — 64 ratings
"Oh my. I remember it by heart. More for home than classroom, I think, and available as a board book. Great for helping little people wind down for sleep. Soothing, repetitious in a way that is comforting rather than obnoxious."
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Love You Forever

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4.38 avg rating — 247,459 ratings
"A good read-aloud for children aged 7-9."
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

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4.37 avg rating — 442,259 ratings
"An early exposure to environmental conscience.The man was way ahead of his time."
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The Little Engine That Could

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4.20 avg rating — 116,571 ratings
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Are You My Mother?

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4.22 avg rating — 252,401 ratings
"Read one of the Berenstain books to yourself before you commit to it. If they prove to be a child's favorite (and oh, sometimes they are!) then you're stuck."
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit (W...

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4.23 avg rating — 258,262 ratings
"I recommend this whole series. Without preaching, it reminds children that sometimes grown-ups DO know what is best for them, and the illustrations are precious! If your child is not white and you are having trouble finding an adequate supply of books, although they DO need to see children who look like themselves, little animals look like whoever is hearing the story."
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Matilda

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"pre-school, no words. For toddlers still working on basic vocabulary."
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Charlotte’s Web

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Just Me and My Mom (A Golde...

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4.23 avg rating — 11,226 ratings
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Owl Babies

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4.21 avg rating — 17,805 ratings
"Very basic. Good for the slow learner because it's not an obvious baby book. Available as a board book. Preschool, K, and for special needs on up."
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Shrek!

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3.81 avg rating — 6,422 ratings
"Four lines per page, with rhyming cadence. Comes as a board book, too. Lovely for toddlers, but adults will see so many details...I was on my third child before my bleary eyes recognized the setting (both place and time)!"
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Moominsummer Madness (The M...

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4.29 avg rating — 14,220 ratings
"The whole series is wonderful; this is one of my favorites!"
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George and Martha: The Comp...

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4.21 avg rating — 9,737 ratings
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The Jolly Postman or Other ...

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4.50 avg rating — 12,703 ratings
"Keep this one up high or behind your desk (teachers), because although it's fun to pull out the letters and read them, the book is a total loss once they're lost, and they are not attached."
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Just Me in the Tub (A Golde...

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4.25 avg rating — 19,014 ratings
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The Cat in the Hat and Othe...

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Curious George

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4.17 avg rating — 139,960 ratings
"Tough vocabulary for a picture book. Save for grade 3."
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The Polar Express

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4.32 avg rating — 248,488 ratings
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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4.29 avg rating — 313,910 ratings
"I hate it, but kids love it. Read-to, K and 1, maybe 2. Read alone, K-3 depending."
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The Boxcar Children (The Bo...

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4.13 avg rating — 139,548 ratings
"Good early chapter books, a long series for those who take to them."
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Jamberry

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Caps for Sale: A Tale of a ...

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Sarah, Plain and Tall (Sara...

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3.84 avg rating — 90,477 ratings
"This is about as basic as it gets, and that is all it has to recommend it. Dull as he...oopsies. Sorry. No fun for grown-ups, but good for the slow reader who needs to see success."
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The Saggy Baggy Elephant

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Alexander and the Terrible,...

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4.24 avg rating — 187,771 ratings
"Judith Viorst is a real winner, and so is this book. Repetition makes it easier than it looks. I like this one as a read-to-the-class book, and have them repeat the "terrible, horrible," etc. on each page. You could also do this with your own child."
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The Borrowers (The Borrower...

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Corduroy

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Ramona the Brave (Ramona, #3)

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4.12 avg rating — 58,110 ratings
"Mostly of interest to girls, but a fun early chapter book. Ramona is naughty sometimes, and her sister is just so perfect. Great for kids who feel guilt too easily (and it won't hurt those who don't)."
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I Was So Mad (A Golden Look...

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Amelia Bedelia  (Amelia Bed...

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Arthur's Eyes (Arthur Adven...

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The Poky Little Puppy

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Otherwise Known as Sheila t...

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The Snowy Day (Peter, #1)

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Harriet the Spy

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Guess How Much I Love You

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Make Way for Ducklings

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Ramona the Pest (Ramona, #2)

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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (Mrs. Pi...

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"Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle is sort of a middle-aged Mary Poppins, minus the music. Good early chapter book, gr. 2-3."
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Pippi Longstocking (Pippi L...

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The Runaway Bunny

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Harry the Dirty Dog

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Clifford the Big Red Dog

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"I think this book is as dumb as a box of rocks, but kids seem to feel differently! Read-to for preschool; read alone, K-2 depending on development."
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Go, Dog. Go!

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Madeline

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Where's Spot?

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The Berenstain Bears and th...

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Animalia

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Millions of Cats

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"Very easy, repetitive text. As soon as the child commences reading, pull this out."
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Chicken Soup with Rice: A B...

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A Pocket for Corduroy

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Little Bear (Little Bear, #1)

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Stone Soup

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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

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4.16 avg rating — 45,954 ratings
"Sophisticated vocab for a picture book; typical of Steig. Wonderful pictures. Read to gr.1-2, but unless the child is an early starter with a high vocab, probably not a good read-alone till gr. 3."
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The Complete Adventures of ...

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The Complete Tales

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Little Mouse's Sweet Treat

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Frog and Toad Are Friends (...

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Are We There Yet?: A Journe...

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There's a Tree on My House

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Danny and the Dinosaur (Dan...

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Clifford's Halloween

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message 1: by Donna (new)

Donna Davis Please be aware that I didn't try to order my own additions. A member was looking for a list of primary books, and I pulled these from my own list. The stars do not reflect how well they might suit a child (plenty of kids just love Go Dog Go and the Berenstain Bear series), but at the time I entered them, I rated them according to my own preference. I checked, and other children's book lists have at least a few that are better suited to grades 4 and up.


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