Children's Books :: Intro

My mother was a librarian for 14 years of my childhood.
I spent a lot of time at the library.
I became a lover of books.

When I found out I was pregnant the first thing I purchased was a book for new baby.
It was a book that I remembered loving, one that my little's collection NEEDED.

Geraldine's Big Snow by Holly Keller

 

Growing up in northwest Montana I was used to snow, but this book somehow made it magical!
I also love the artwork and it has few words on each page.

Something my husband hates is when a children's book it "too wordy." For the most part I agree -- but I have a few exceptions.

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Since we're in the Christmas season I thought I would share our collection of Christmas books with you. Our collection is no where close to complete. I keep my eye out every time I make it to the thrift store. I have a feeling we'll add to it every year.

A classic!
I also love that it's Liam Neeson who reads on the cd!!

This one is pretty short, but very cute and fun.

Three classics that I found at a thrift store. I had all of these growing up.

Classic story..but I mostly liked the visuals in this one. 

This one is fun! I found it at a thrift store with all of the ornaments still intact.
I don't think we'll ever take the ornaments out.

My mom loves Little Critter, so she gifted this one to us. 

Penny spilled water all over it so the pages are wonky. :(

I love lift-a-flap books!

Thank you Jesus for sending your Son!

What are some of your favorite Christmas books?

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Here is our complete collection of Children's books (minus Christmas - I put those away each year).

I plan to post on each book.
Almost every single one has been found at a thrift store.
For my Flathead Valley readers ::
The Bigfork Thrift Store (Reloved) gives children's books away for free.
Most other thrift stores sell them for a quarter.
Or you can hit up Target and pay about $10 per book! [Insert shocked & sort of disgusted face here!]

While at the thrift store recently I found quite a few amazing books. As I was thumbing through making sure they were in good condition a mother and her two children were walking by.
Little girl : Ooh mommy! Can I get a book??
Mom : No! You have way too many books!
Little boy : I just want one book mom.
Mom : I said NO!
ME : [staring]!!

I honestly don't think there is such a thing as having too many books. And if a child wants to read..that's amazing!!
In a day and age where most kids plop down in front of the tv (or other electronic screen) and have little to no sense of imagination, I think books are one of the most important things we can give our children!

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This is Penelope's favorite book right now.

llama llama nighty-night by Anna Dewdney

What is your favorite children's book?
What is your child's/children's favorite?

Lillian's favorite is any one she can get her hands on and chew! Ha! Little stinker is teething like crazy!

I hope you enjoyed this first installment of Children's Books. 

Keep watching for my next post (hopefully next week!)!

Well, we're off to read a couple books now!