tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post4278280943518071564..comments2023-10-14T09:44:21.840-05:00Comments on People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Recommended Children's BooksJen Piwtpitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09576108150881254072noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-87945546858015254522014-05-28T17:54:13.099-05:002014-05-28T17:54:13.099-05:00"(really anything by Shel Silverstein)"
..."(really anything by Shel Silverstein)"<br />Um, no. *Almost* anything by Shel Silverstein. Don't let a kid near "Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book". OTOH, I strongly recommend that any adult with a suitably warped sense of humor read it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669604033259556342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-69927190867315017232012-04-11T21:32:52.622-05:002012-04-11T21:32:52.622-05:00I agree, rude, rude, rude... and to think those th...I agree, rude, rude, rude... and to think those that enjoy literature are supposed to be more "mature". :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-80809335776010339492012-04-06T18:42:56.305-05:002012-04-06T18:42:56.305-05:00My daughter who is 6 loves Pete the cat!! Need to ...My daughter who is 6 loves Pete the cat!! Need to know more suggestions on books like these!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-75668538736697883862012-04-01T21:52:56.514-05:002012-04-01T21:52:56.514-05:00The Pout Pout Fish is a great book. Entertaining a...The Pout Pout Fish is a great book. Entertaining and not stupid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-83675399225066163382012-04-01T12:31:48.785-05:002012-04-01T12:31:48.785-05:00haha...my two year old has loved this book since h...haha...my two year old has loved this book since he was about fifteen months old. I think it's the repetitiousness that's so appealing when they're just little guys. I, however, now have the whole book memorized and can recite it on cue. Not an accomplishment I needed.tamwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349475371072312946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-67615068525284337602012-03-30T00:10:53.722-05:002012-03-30T00:10:53.722-05:00I completely agree. I have always thought it was c...I completely agree. I have always thought it was creepy. Glad to know I am not alone. Most of the time when I say that people look at me like I have 3 heads.teachermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07048948034186175860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-9188342436845461022012-03-29T11:21:38.354-05:002012-03-29T11:21:38.354-05:00LOL! that is hilarious.
i've never understoo...LOL! that is hilarious. <br /><br />i've never understood why "goodnight moon" is such a popular book. it's so boring!!! goodnight moon, goodnight sun, goodnight floor, goodnight wall, goodnight belly button lint...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-67904196604524799302012-03-29T11:08:54.267-05:002012-03-29T11:08:54.267-05:00Blueberries for Sal! Aww, my favorite! I live in ...Blueberries for Sal! Aww, my favorite! I live in Maine and met Robert McCloskey at an age where it was creepy that I asked him to autograph a kids book. I still have it!cadams510https://www.blogger.com/profile/07281037625828451728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-79244335441858512362012-03-29T04:25:11.366-05:002012-03-29T04:25:11.366-05:00"The Gruffalo" and anything else by Juli..."The Gruffalo" and anything else by Julia Donaldson. <br />The Little Princess books (Adolpha would love them)<br />"Kipper" and anything else by Mick Inkpen<br />My son, who is 3, loves the Mr Men books and we're currently reading all of the Paddington stories too - he's really enjoying them despite the lack of pictures!Claire Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991808574772754590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-51156745043921593762012-03-29T04:18:17.208-05:002012-03-29T04:18:17.208-05:00Melda, you should check out "Where's my M...Melda, you should check out "Where's my Mummy?" by Julia Donaldson. A butterfly is helping a monkey find his mother but has no idea that the mother would look like the child because "none of her babies looks like her" (caterpillars!). It's really cute. In fact, we love ALL of Julia Donaldson's books - haven't found one yet that my son doesn't love!!!!!!!Claire Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991808574772754590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-37561233388857793842012-03-27T23:45:23.312-05:002012-03-27T23:45:23.312-05:00Oh, and my absolute favorite is Charlotte's We...Oh, and my absolute favorite is Charlotte's Web. As a teacher it's the best read aloud book I've read.Jenniferhttp://jackson-springer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-38661991153993800982012-03-27T22:47:20.354-05:002012-03-27T22:47:20.354-05:00oops, totally skipped it, but no reason for you to...oops, totally skipped it, but no reason for you to be so rude about it. all you had to say was that i overlooked itAmy Dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383061799008032623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-78044335798792391622012-03-27T22:45:44.411-05:002012-03-27T22:45:44.411-05:00I get the creep factor some feel about Love You Fo...I get the creep factor some feel about Love You Forever...it's crossed my mind. I ended up deciding I love the book though. I think it's meant to be symbolic rather than taken literally and I find it very sweet. There are definitely worse books!Jenniferhttp://jackson-springer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-7021301051533871252012-03-27T20:57:05.799-05:002012-03-27T20:57:05.799-05:00I think you may have split one title into 3 accide...I think you may have split one title into 3 accidentally. The book is The Red Ripe Strawberry, the Little Mouse, and the Big Hungry Bear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-56309772009198972422012-03-27T12:48:55.267-05:002012-03-27T12:48:55.267-05:00Duck on a Bike!! This book is fun, colorful and d...Duck on a Bike!! This book is fun, colorful and deals with farm animals wanting to ride bikes, who could ask for more?lenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405405699780511423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-71497247267225428552012-03-27T08:11:35.481-05:002012-03-27T08:11:35.481-05:00No she didn't. Get some glasses.No she didn't. Get some glasses.Our Little Loviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15226826072420338622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-67645820107514807872012-03-27T08:01:52.827-05:002012-03-27T08:01:52.827-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amy Dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383061799008032623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-680798205631357512012-03-27T06:26:17.718-05:002012-03-27T06:26:17.718-05:00Officer Buckle and Gloria is the BEST!
Anything wi...Officer Buckle and Gloria is the BEST!<br />Anything with the pigeon (staying up late, driving the bus, etc)<br />Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime<br />Diary of a Worm/Fly/Spider<br />Always Listen to Your Mother<br />Miss Spider's Tea Party<br />Do Princess's Wear Hiking Boots?<br />The How to Train Your Dragon series for older kidsErikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-23693113093446849732012-03-27T00:08:19.599-05:002012-03-27T00:08:19.599-05:00This book has always skeeved me out. I am laughing...This book has always skeeved me out. I am laughing right now and I am SO happy to hear others say the same thing!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886825151274759417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-41673409978649501272012-03-26T22:24:25.926-05:002012-03-26T22:24:25.926-05:00I will second Pete the Cat. Awesome, my kindergar...I will second Pete the Cat. Awesome, my kindergarteners love, love, love Pete. Definately have to watch Mr. Eric sing his books too. New one coming out in may..mine is already pre-ordered!Jill Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356598502921557639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-45616281348541035742012-03-26T21:47:13.108-05:002012-03-26T21:47:13.108-05:00Little Pea
Little Hoot
Little Oink
All written by ...Little Pea<br />Little Hoot<br />Little Oink<br />All written by Amy Krause Rosenthal<br /><br />She also has a series called Cookies..Bite Size Life Lessons ....and they are phenomenal.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487216236220020325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-73543177574532049372012-03-26T21:20:07.968-05:002012-03-26T21:20:07.968-05:00anything by karn katz and good night gorillaanything by karn katz and good night gorillaJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356510289023549762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-25492458552147954092012-03-26T21:05:50.446-05:002012-03-26T21:05:50.446-05:00My 4 yo daughter loves The Lorax. She proudly excl...My 4 yo daughter loves The Lorax. She proudly exclaims to anyone who'll listen - "I am the Lorax and I speak for the trees!"<br />We're going on a bear hunt<br />Scrambled States of America<br />What was I scared of?<br />Memoirs of a goldfish<br />The Important Book<br />Officer Buckles and Gloria<br />I am not sleepy and I will not go to bed<br />Horace and Morris but mostly Dolores<br />The Princess KnightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-1308126918141099412012-03-26T20:32:09.557-05:002012-03-26T20:32:09.557-05:00Yes, Munsch is Canadian and also the author of I&#...Yes, Munsch is Canadian and also the author of I'll love You Forever, along with The Boy in The Drawer, The Paper Bag Princess, Murmel, Murmel, Murmel and many others. 50 Below Zero is my fav. Interesting note, you may find many of his books quite odd. May have something to do with a coke habit of his from the 1980s.BNohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16818676857992672535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5984487997306130330.post-46704989256449276142012-03-26T18:59:12.405-05:002012-03-26T18:59:12.405-05:00Are You My Mother? Was the very first book I ever ...Are You My Mother? Was the very first book I ever read by myself. My dad had read it to me so much, that I'm not sure to this day if I actually read it, or had simply memorized it. Lol. Still holds a special place in my heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com