Whenever I browse children's picture book aisles at the library, I hope to find several books from classic authors and perhaps stumble on a brilliant new title or two. What I see, however, are shelves full of beautifully drawn newer books that sometimes disappoint when I look inside. Among the colorful sea of modern titles, many lack the simple literary magic that will endure over time. The difficulty of finding literary gems is one reason I'm glad we purchase some of our own books, in addition to visiting the library.
Still, the library remains an important component of raising our children. We can sample books at the library that might inspire us to buy the book later, or borrow it regularly (if we discover one that is truly excellent). Story times with the librarian are also very inspirational mixes of a book or two, music, and rhymes. I've missed participating in those preschool and toddler story times as part of our weekly routine. With a daughter attending preschool and another in kindergarten, our schedule is no longer as flexible to make it to as many daytime events. However, my daughters do get to bring home books from their school libraries, which have enriched our reading experiences at home.
The following is a collection of some of our favorite library and book club discoveries. Some are recent, while others are simply books I remember my girls requesting over and over again:
Come On, Rain
Raindrop, Plop!
So Happy!
Interestingly, all three of these books have to do with rain. I may have to continue this book theme in future posts, since I'm attempting the 30-minute blog challenge at Steady Mom this week!
4 comments:
Oh thank you so much for the recommendations! My 19-month-old daughter loves books, and I'm always so overwhelmed trying to find "good" books at the library. Our visits usually result in about 1 good book for every 8 or so.
I'm putting these books on our list for our next library visit! Thanks!
Found you at Steady Mom.
I should also add that I have blogged a few books that we've enjoyed, too. One about rain that comes to mind is "Who Likes Rain?" by Wong Herbert Yee. The simple rhymes and color pencil illustrations were perfect for the attention span of my toddler. :)
I know what you mean about how the flashy, newer books can sometimes disappoint. But Kevin Henkes certainly never does! How did we miss "So Happy?" Must hunt it down ASAP.
thanks for mentioning these. I get overwhelmed at the library too so will keep a list of those to look for.
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