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By Sharon Tighe+
10 Great Stories for Kids You Should Have in your Home
Looking for a great bedtime story for your kids? Perhaps you are buying books as a present and need someideas? Look no further – here’s 10 great stories for kids you should have in your home, all of whichcome loved and highly recommended by my family and me! They would all make fabulous Christmas gifts orbirthday presents for kids too.
Each one of these books has something special,whether it’s stunning illustrations that the kids will love ora heartwarming, original take on life. Some of themhave an element of comedy or rhyming verses, all ofwhich go far in making the bedtime routine more fun foreveryone! I have read these stories to my kids over &over, and I still love them!
1. Dogs Don’t Do Ballet (Anna Kemp)
Biff isn’t like other dogs, he likes moonlight, music &walking on his tiptoes! Biff thinks he’s a ballerina butdogs don’t do ballet… or do they? A hilarious story of alittle dog with big dreams, full of bright, fun illustrations!BUY HERE
2. A Squash & a Squeeze (JuliaDonaldson & Axel Scheffler)
This brilliantly funny story of a frustrated old woman is the first picture book writtenand illustrated by the awardwinning team of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler,authors of “The Gruffalo.” A beautiful rhyming story that reminds us to be happy withwhat we have!BUY HERE
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3. The Bugliest Bug (Carol Diggory Shields)
The insects & bugs who are all buzzing with news of a big contest! Little DamselflyDilly has no thoughts of winning, but she’s curious to see who will. A rousing readaloud with a clever rhyming verse & a lighthearted introduction to how varied theinsect world is!BUY HERE
4. I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Lauren Child)
We are big fans of all the Charlie & Lola books in our house & this one is particularly fun! Lola will not eatpeas or carrots or a host of other foods… and she will absolutely not eat a tomato!
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But when big brother, Charlie explains that peas are actually green drops fromGreenland, and that carrots are orange twiglets from Jupiter, even Lola is tempted toclear her plate! This book deals with fussyeating in an entertaining way and withbeautiful illustrations.BUY HERE
5. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Mo Willems)
This book is just crazy and original!! There isn’t a lot of text but it prompts a greatdeal of interaction from the reader who is told ‘Don’t let the pigeon drive the bus!!’When the driver leaves the bus for a minute, the pigeon tries every trick in the bookto get into the driving seat: he whines, wheedles, fibs and flatters. Will you let himdrive? No way!!BUY HERE
6. How to Catch a Star (Oliver Jeffers)
Wonderful illustrations and a little inspirational tale about a boy who loves stars somuch, he decides to catch one of his own. But how?! Oliver Jeffers offers a simple,childlike tale of reaching for the stars, and emerging with a friend – a storyabout wishing, persevering, and reaching for the stars.BUY HERE
7. Giraffes Can’t Dance (Giles Andreae)
Gerald Giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, buteveryone knows that giraffes can’t dance …what can he do? A funny, touching storywith bright images that explores the theme that everyone is different and sometimesall we need is a different song to dance to.BUY HERE
8. I’m Sorry (Sam McBratney)
From the author of the international bestseller ‘Guess How Much I Love You,’ thiswarm tale explains the highs and lows of a childhood friendship with absolutelystunning, lifelike illustrations by Jennifer Eachus. Just a beautiful book.BUY HERE
9. Bringing Down the Moon (Jonathon Emmet)
Mole catches sight of the moon one night and thinks it’s the most beautiful thing he’sever seen so he sets about trying to pull it down. When all of his efforts fail, hesuddenly notices the moon is in a puddle at his feet and he reaches to pick it up…and breaks it! Poor Mole is so upset until he is shown that the moon is not broken atall, but just as beautiful as ever and hanging in the sky. A gentle bedtime tale withpretty illustrations.BUY HERE
10. It’s A Book (Lane Smith)
Can it text? Blog? Scroll? WiFi? Tweet? How do you explain the joy of a book to someone who has onlyever used electronic devices? This playful books aims to do just, with funny text and cool illustrations.
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Tried and tested, that’s my list of 10 great stories for kids! Please let me know yourfavourites below.
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