Taking time to read books to your children is the best form of quality time possible. It's dedicated time that can be riotously funny as you inject your own personality into the reading in a way that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Story-time with kids will be a delight with this list of fabulous titles. It's a mix of old and new, classic and popular. Buy books that make storytime a memory that lasts and helps them discover the joy of reading. To quote the final verse of the poem "The Reading Mother" by Strickland Gillilan ...
"You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be -
I had a mother who read to me." Click Here for the full version of this poem on our "My Favourite Poems" tab.
Story-time with kids will be a delight with this list of fabulous titles. It's a mix of old and new, classic and popular. Buy books that make storytime a memory that lasts and helps them discover the joy of reading. To quote the final verse of the poem "The Reading Mother" by Strickland Gillilan ...
"You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be -
I had a mother who read to me." Click Here for the full version of this poem on our "My Favourite Poems" tab.
Best Children's Books
"Rattletrap Car" by Phyllis RootMy all-time favourite book for young children. Fun to read with all sorts of sound effects and wordplay as Junie, Jakie, Dad and the baby set off for the lake in their rattletrap car. "It doesn't go fast, and it doesn't go far" but you can be sure when you've got "razzleberry dazzleberry snazzleberry fizz", a beach ball, a surfboard, and baby's three-speed, wind-up, paddle-wheel boat they're sure to get there. I challenge you not to fall in love with this book - its a giggly good read for everyone involved! Gruffalo
Beyond Hairy MacLaryWe've all heard of Hairy MacLary from Donaldsons Dairy but this book, also by Lynley Dodds, has some fabulous stories like "Sniff, Snuff Snap" with African animals being chased away from the watering hold by a wart-hog. Another heart-warming favourite book for children is the "Littlest Turtle" and its efforts to make it "to the sea, to the sea".
Kiwi IconsThe iconic kiwi bloke is not beyond writing a clever little childrens books. Barry Crump has created mischievious little green "Pungapeople" who are invisible to all bar young children unless in reflections. They get up to all sorts of tricks and pranks. There's a series of books including one set on Ninety Mile Beach but my favourite book is set in the bush with Harry Hobnail.
Aesop's Fables ReinterpretedHow Toys become RealDream & InspireThis Dr Seuss book has become popular more recently due to its use in a bank advert on television. It warns of the mishaps and mayhem that beset us as we pursue life while also letting parents and children dream of all the possibilities open to youth.
Hairy MacLaryLynley Dodds is New Zealand's own Dr Suess. Her Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy books are classics and this volume brings together four stories about Hairy Maclary and his friends for your children to enjoy.
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10 Great Gift Books for ChildrenA book bought as a gift for children can be a long lasting reminder of you. Add your personal dedication on the inside cover and every time they pick it up they'll think of you.
Below is a list of popular gift book titles that are bound to be read and loved. Click on the cover for more information and where to buy. 1. A Winnie the Pooh Treasury2. Dr Seuss Family Favourites3. Hairy McLary - Six Lynley Dodds Stories4. A Treasury of Bedtime Tales5. Peter Rabbit Gift Box6. Love Dora Gift Box7. Spot. My Little Library8. Margaret Mahy Treasury9. Aesops Fables Treasury10. Baby & Toddler TreasuryWhat's your favourite kids book?Your favourite book for your children may be one from when you were a child or a new children's book. Let us know your favourite and perhaps we can add it to our list for others to enjoy. Click here if you want to share your favourite book.
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