recommended reading for ages 2-7


Book Reviews

2011-2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.


Immi's gift

Karin Littlewood | 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A colorful book about childhood curiosity.


Jenny's Hat

Ezra Jack Keats | 2003
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A great read-aloud for primary grade children.


A Ball for Daisy, Blackout, Grandpa Green

2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Here are some of the Caldecott winners for 2012.


Book Reviews

The Little Refugee

Anh Do | 2011
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Anh's true story is an outstanding one to share with young readers.


The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Gloria Whelan | 2011
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
As refined and cultural yet relate-able as a picture book can be.


When I Was Young in the Mountains

Cynthia Rylant | 1993
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
At the suggestion one of our readers, I took a look at this book. I am glad I did.


Francis Woke Up Early

Josephine Nobisso | 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
A delightful Christmas gift for young children.


Mike Mulligan and More

Virginia Lee Burton | 2002
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
It is never too early to begin teaching virtue.


A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Philip C. Stead | 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Even a sick day can be fun when you spend it with friends.


Interrupting Chicken

David Ezra Stein | 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
This picture book won a Caldecott Award in 2010.


The Quiet Book

Deborah Underwood | 2010
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Here is another of Amazon's best books of 2010...


Little Star

Anthony DeStefano | 2010
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
This picture book tells the story of the birth of Christ from the point of view of the Christmas Star.


The Star of Christmas

Maria T. DiVencenzo | 2009
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
This touching picture book reminds us to focus on the most important of all Christmas gifts.


Stars Above Us

Geoffrey Norman | 2009
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Children will relate to this story about bedtime fears.


The Three Questions

Jon J. Muth | 2002
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Young Nikolai learns the joy of serving others.


The Scarecrow's Dance

Jane Yolen | 2009
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Here is a perfect book to read to children during the harvest time.


Strega Nona's Harvest

Tomie dePaola | 2009
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Strega Nona and her friends are back!


A, My Name is Andrew

Mary McManus Burke | 2003
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
This colorful picture book provides a creative way to teach the ABC's.


The Seven Silly Eaters

Mary Ann Hoberman | 1997
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
What's a mother to do when her children are picky eaters?

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