-
http://www.amazon.com/Curious-George-Flies-Kite-Along/dp/0618998845
George's adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"My kiddo especially loved when he took off for the skies and the man in the yellow hat came to rescue George! "
Curious George Flies a Kite Book & CD (Read Along Book & CD)
My kiddo especially loved when he took off for the skies and the man in the yellow hat came to rescue George!
George's adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves.
-
http://www.amazon.com/Richard-Scarrys-Busy-Town/dp/0307168034
Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm provide a fun introduction to Richard Scarry's Busytown, the setting of Busytown Mysteries on TV. Each oversized spread features a different place from the Post Office, to the Supermarket, to the farm. And for each place is...
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"We just love Richard Scarry's busy little animal towns. So much fun"
Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Town
We just love Richard Scarry's busy little animal towns. So much fun
Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm provide a fun introduction to Richard Scarry's Busytown, the setting of Busytown Mysteries on TV. Each oversized spread features a different place from the Post Office, to the Supermarket, to the farm. And for each place is...
-
http://www.amazon.com/Cloudy-With-Chance-Meatballs-Barrett/dp/0689306474
The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town except for its weather which came three times a day, at breakfast lunch and dinner. But it never rained rain and it never snowed snow and it never blew just wind. It rained things...
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"A town where it rains food day and night....please! No doubt how awesome this book is"
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
A town where it rains food day and night....please! No doubt how awesome this book is
The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town except for its weather which came three times a day, at breakfast lunch and dinner. But it never rained rain and it never snowed snow and it never blew just wind. It rained things...
-
Strega Nona
A Caldecott Award winning book by Tomie dePaola about a friendly grandma witch and her airhead assistant Anthony who creates a bit of a noodle mess!
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"My daughter gets a kick out the pasta disaster in this book. It's a great read for teaching the lesson to listen to those who are wise. "
Strega Nona
My daughter gets a kick out the pasta disaster in this book. It's a great read for teaching the lesson to listen to those who are wise.
A Caldecott Award winning book by Tomie dePaola about a friendly grandma witch and her airhead assistant Anthony who creates a bit of a noodle mess!
-
The Giving Tree
A classic tale by Shel Silverstein about a tree and the boy she loves
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"The kiddo gets a kick out of the apples and the hide-and-seek parts of this great tale."
The Giving Tree
The kiddo gets a kick out of the apples and the hide-and-seek parts of this great tale.
A classic tale by Shel Silverstein about a tree and the boy she loves
-
The Little Engine that Could
A classic tale by Watty Piper which proves that even the little guys are important.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"A book with trains and dolls and toy clowns? Yes Please! "
The Little Engine that Could
A book with trains and dolls and toy clowns? Yes Please!
A classic tale by Watty Piper which proves that even the little guys are important.
-
A Chair for my Mother
A Caldecott Medal Winner, this book by Vera B. Williams tells the story of a girl and her mother saving their coin for a new comfy chair after their house burns down.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"My daughter likes to hear about this little girl and her mom and their hunt for the big pink chair! "
A Chair for my Mother
My daughter likes to hear about this little girl and her mom and their hunt for the big pink chair!
A Caldecott Medal Winner, this book by Vera B. Williams tells the story of a girl and her mother saving their coin for a new comfy chair after their house burns down.
-
Alexander and Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
The story of a boy who just can't catch a break.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"As much as you have to laugh you feel so sorry for Alexander! My daughter likes this one a lot."
Alexander and Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
As much as you have to laugh you feel so sorry for Alexander! My daughter likes this one a lot.
The story of a boy who just can't catch a break.
-
Ashanti to Zulu
A fantastic alphabet book that lists one African tribe or community for every letter from A-Z. A Caldecott Medal Award Winner.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"This is a book from my own childhood and I still love it. The illustrations are amazing and you learn about the hundreds of different cultures and groups that make up parts of the African continent. "
Ashanti to Zulu
This is a book from my own childhood and I still love it. The illustrations are amazing and you learn about the hundreds of different cultures and groups that make up parts of the African continent.
A fantastic alphabet book that lists one African tribe or community for every letter from A-Z. A Caldecott Medal Award Winner.
-
The Berenstain Bears: New Baby
One of the first in an amazing series of children's books, this is where sister bear makes her grand enterance!
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"My daughter loves the Berenstain bears books. Which is great because there are many of them and we can't wait to read more"
The Berenstain Bears: New Baby
My daughter loves the Berenstain bears books. Which is great because there are many of them and we can't wait to read more
One of the first in an amazing series of children's books, this is where sister bear makes her grand enterance!
-
People
A book which takes all the humans of the world into account and appreciates their differences
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"We love to look at all the different people and talk about how cool it is to be different."
People
We love to look at all the different people and talk about how cool it is to be different.
A book which takes all the humans of the world into account and appreciates their differences
-
On The Day You Were Born
A wonderful tale about the world and the mystery of life and a Parent's Choice Award winner
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"This book not only makes me cry but it's such a wonderful message. My daughter likes to hear me read the words to her almost every day"
On The Day You Were Born
This book not only makes me cry but it's such a wonderful message. My daughter likes to hear me read the words to her almost every day
A wonderful tale about the world and the mystery of life and a Parent's Choice Award winner
-
What I Be
Written by Michael Franti, San Francisco based musician and philanthropist, this book is great way to show that all humans are alike and should be treated as such
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"This is a personal favorite because Michael Franti is my favorite musician. This book began as a song and his young son helped him turn it into a children's book"
What I Be
This is a personal favorite because Michael Franti is my favorite musician. This book began as a song and his young son helped him turn it into a children's book
Written by Michael Franti, San Francisco based musician and philanthropist, this book is great way to show that all humans are alike and should be treated as such
-
Bedtime for Mommy
Another great book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, in this tale a daughter puts her mother and father to bed in a funny twist.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"We love to watch the little girl put her mommy through the normal bedtime routine. It's pretty funny to see mommy get a bath, brush her teeth, ask for water and a kiss. "
Bedtime for Mommy
We love to watch the little girl put her mommy through the normal bedtime routine. It's pretty funny to see mommy get a bath, brush her teeth, ask for water and a kiss.
Another great book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, in this tale a daughter puts her mother and father to bed in a funny twist.
-
Goodnight Moon
A timeless tale of saying goodnight to all the things we love
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"I don't even think I need to write a recommendation. This is a book everyone should own."
Goodnight Moon
I don't even think I need to write a recommendation. This is a book everyone should own.
A timeless tale of saying goodnight to all the things we love
-
The Little House
A Caldecott Medal Winner by Virgina Lee Burton, this timeless tale of a house brings us back to the simple times.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"As one of the first books purchased for my unborn child, I'm thrilled the love has rubbed off. We like to watch the city grow bigger and bigger and then watch as the Little House is rescued by family. "
The Little House
As one of the first books purchased for my unborn child, I'm thrilled the love has rubbed off. We like to watch the city grow bigger and bigger and then watch as the Little House is rescued by family.
A Caldecott Medal Winner by Virgina Lee Burton, this timeless tale of a house brings us back to the simple times.
-
The Best Word Book Ever
One of Richard Scarry's classics, this mega book must have 1,000 words! The fun illustrations bring me back to when I was learning how to read
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"The fact that every image in this book has the word alongside it says it all. The world is a book and my kid loves to read."
The Best Word Book Ever
The fact that every image in this book has the word alongside it says it all. The world is a book and my kid loves to read.
One of Richard Scarry's classics, this mega book must have 1,000 words! The fun illustrations bring me back to when I was learning how to read
-
Spoon
A great tale by author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, in which a little spoon soon discovers while his buddies fork, knife and chopsticks are pretty cool, there are some things he can do that no one else can
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"This book was a gift from an editor friend and it's been read so many times the paper is thin. Not to mention my daughter decided the illustrations needed a little help with crayons. The story sends such a good message"
Spoon
This book was a gift from an editor friend and it's been read so many times the paper is thin. Not to mention my daughter decided the illustrations needed a little help with crayons. The story sends such a good message
A great tale by author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, in which a little spoon soon discovers while his buddies fork, knife and chopsticks are pretty cool, there are some things he can do that no one else can
-
The Rainbow Goblins
The classic tale of seven goblins on a hunt for the Rainbow Valley and what happens when they try to lasso the rainbow.
Gabrielle Cullen says:
"Not only was this a favorite when I was a kid (still have my copy) but my 2 year old is blown away by the breathtaking illustrations every time we read it. "
The Rainbow Goblins
Not only was this a favorite when I was a kid (still have my copy) but my 2 year old is blown away by the breathtaking illustrations every time we read it.
The classic tale of seven goblins on a hunt for the Rainbow Valley and what happens when they try to lasso the rainbow.
-
Tack the Penguin
Patty SFbaka suggested:
"This book is hysterically funny. My kids loved it and their friends did too!"
Tack the Penguin
This book is hysterically funny. My kids loved it and their friends did too!