One in four kids in the United States will not graduate high school.
Research proves that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a significant milestone on the path to graduation. Third grade is a turning point at which children make the transition from learning to read to reading to learn.
This is important to me, I have a third grader.
As part of Target's Read With Me initiative, Target is helping more U.S. children reach this milestone through doubling it's current support of reading by setting a goal of $1 billion by 2015 donated to support education and helping children learn to read.
One of the best things you can do for your child's success is read to them every day. Join Target and pledge to commit to a regular reading schedule with a child; donating up to 2 million age-appropriate books to kids in need; and establishing a physical and virtual center of excellence for reading that will bring reading resources to children, parents and caring adults who need them.
Need to get started? Look for children's books and check out some fun reading activities.
The giveaway
The prize: a 16GB Wi-Fi enabled iPad and a selection of children’s books to read.
1. (Required): Tell us (comment below) about your favorite children’s book and/or your favorite time and place to read with your kids.
2. For an extra entry, tweet about this contest (I'm @busymom), and be sure to leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet.
2. One (1) winner will be picked randomly via Random.org from the comments.
3. Contest is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older
4. Winner(s) has 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise another winner will be drawn.
5. Hurry! Ends January 20, 2011 at 12am EST.
Also, please come by my blog, Busymom.net and say "hi" if you're so inspired!
Another thing, while you're here, check out (has sound) SWAGG, a cool way to load all those gift cards you got for Christmas onto your iPhone or Android. Shop online and in person using your phone.
This sweepstakes is only open to U.S. residents 18 years or older. A winning commenter will be drawn at random, using Random.org, after the sweepstakes closes on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at 12:00am EST.
The winner will receive a 16GB Wi-Fi enabled iPad and a selection of children’s books, a prize package valued up to $599.
After the winner is notified, he or she has 48 hours to respond with their mailing address, phone number and ages of their children, so that Target can ship the prize and select books appropriate for their children.
If the winner does not reply in that time frame, he or she forfeits the prize and another winner will be drawn at random. Please note that we cannot ship the product to a P.O. Box.
In addition to the prizes (for giveaway) listed above, Target has given me compensation for my time. Please know that I support their children's literacy efforts, and I didn't get an iPad. The universe doesn't seem to want me to have one.
Comments (519)
I will read with the kids anytime they would like me too. I especially like to read before bedtime or on rainy/snowy days. Favorite childrens book is still One Fish Two Fish. Dr. Suess still rules.
Posted by laurie | January 12, 2011 2:31 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:31
My favorite children's book was "Goodnight Moon." :)
Posted by Liz | January 12, 2011 2:33 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:33
My favorite time of the day is reading books to our 9-month old twins at bedtime. Mom, Dad, and the babies all snuggle together on the bed and Mom & Dad take turns reading some our favorites: Llama Llama Red Pajama, I Love You Through & Through, Guess How Much I Love You, and more. Even at this young age, the babies LOVE to look at books and reach out for the pages.
Posted by Melissa Rosenblatt | January 12, 2011 2:34 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:34
Entry #2 - I tweeted about this. (I am @yesnofilms - not sure how to link to a tweet, sorry)
Posted by Liz | January 12, 2011 2:35 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:35
My favorite children's book is Todd Parr's "Peace Book". So incredible and inspiring! We love taking our girls to the public library and reading together snuggled up on the couch! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by amber perrodin | January 12, 2011 2:35 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:35
Hi BusyMom,
Well, I'm not a mom (wish I were!) but my favorite thing to do with my two nephews is read to/with them. My younger nephew loves anything Curious George, and my older nephew is into Roald Dahl - who was one of my favorite authors as a child. I also liked Amelia Bedilia!
Posted by Amy | January 12, 2011 2:35 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:35
I love reading to my girls. We like to curl up on my bed and read. Right now our favorite books are the Knuffle Bunny series... we own all 3! :)
I'd love to win this ipad.
Posted by Megan | January 12, 2011 2:36 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:36
My favorite children's book is Todd Parr's "Peace Book". So incredible and inspiring! We love taking our girls to the public library and reading together snuggled up on the couch! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by amber perrodin | January 12, 2011 2:36 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:36
With two grandbabies and three more on the way, we will be doing lots and lots of reading with the kids. I wonder if I could ever find my old favorite, "Pookie and the Swallows" ... loved that book as a child. (My mother, who had to read it over and over and over, likely does not share in that sentiment!)
Posted by LissaKay | January 12, 2011 2:36 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:36
My favorite children's book is "The Wizard of Oz" (Oz Series 1). And lucky for me I've introduced that book to my Goddaugther and now she loves; we normally read in living room after school when I visit.
Posted by miss tejota | January 12, 2011 2:37 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:37
Favorite time to read was just before bedtime in the tv room with the tv off! Thank you for a chance to win!!
Posted by Dot Sandman | January 12, 2011 2:37 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:37
Tweeted about your content!
http://twitter.com/mrosenblatt79
Posted by Melissa Rosenblatt | January 12, 2011 2:37 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:37
Ah, I figured it out! :)
http://twitter.com/#!/yesnofilms/status/25289015385128960
Posted by Liz | January 12, 2011 2:38 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:38
oh - and I don't know how to include the link to my Tweet but I'm @ashivNC :-)
Posted by amy | January 12, 2011 2:38 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:38
I have a third grader and a fifth grader. We've always enjoyed reading together.
Reading is part of our bedtime routine. I used to read to them. Then we took turns reading to each other - a word here or there and then alternate pages. Now they read to themselves and I get a recap from them about what they read the night before. One morning over Christmas break, I awoke to find Harry Potter on my bedside table with a sticky note, "Finished. 2 A.M. It was good!"
Our family recently discovered and inhaled the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull. We take turns reading to the family on car trips to Grandma's house!
Posted by Tanya Yarbrough | January 12, 2011 2:39 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:39
Tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/#!/misstejota/status/25290769334009856
Thanks for doing this contest. Keeping my eyes, arms, fingers, legs, and toes crossed that I win.
Good Luck to all!
Posted by miss tejota | January 12, 2011 2:41 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:41
I will read with my kids so they can learn how to read and my favorite childhood book was "The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton
Posted by Ryan Ravitz | January 12, 2011 2:41 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:41
This may be cheezy but my kids favorite and most valuable book is the Bible. It amazes me how much they cherish their own Bibles and read it. Another favorite book is Skippity Jon Jones! :) We love to read anywhere and at bedtime.
Posted by Gena Morris | January 12, 2011 2:41 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:41
So far, my boys' favorite book is Coyote Autumn by Bill Wallace. I still read to them occasionally - usually before bed in my room. Also, each of us enjoy reading in the living room before bed - each with our own book... in our own worlds. I love it.
Posted by Karen | January 12, 2011 2:42 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:42
My favorite children's book is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein!
Posted by Jamie | January 12, 2011 2:44 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:44
TWeeted http://twitter.com/#!/themorrisbunch/statuses/25291940522102785
Posted by Gena Morris | January 12, 2011 2:44 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:44
we read little critter books by mercer mayer. AND there's a monster under my bed. well...anything by mercer mayer is my son's fave. he's in 1st grade and he's all of a sudden starting to get into captain underpants books so we read 2 chpts/nite.
Posted by melissa | January 12, 2011 2:47 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:47
http://twitter.com/#!/rockdrool/status/25293074586411008 my tweet
awesome giveaway, thx for the opportunity.
Posted by melissa | January 12, 2011 2:49 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:49
I loved reading the Little House Books to my daughter - it instilled a life long love of the west and all that it meant to live on the prairie. Plus, we have visited many of the sites!
Posted by jacqueline | January 12, 2011 2:51 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:51
Despite being a hater pre-kids, I have really come to appreciate Good Night Moon its rhythmic calmness.
Posted by Erika | January 12, 2011 2:52 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:52
My favorite time to read with my kids is at bedtime. My favorite book to read to my kids is The Pokey Little Puppy (a childhood favorite of mine).
Posted by Tracey G | January 12, 2011 2:56 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:56
Mommy's Hands is one of our favorite. Such a favorite, we even quote phrases from it every now and then we joke to each other. I love reading to her in bed. It's just so sweet and reminds me how wonderful it is to be a mother and have a child.
Posted by Maricris of Zensible Mama | January 12, 2011 2:56 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:56
Mommy's Hands is one of our favorite. Such a favorite, we even quote phrases from it every now and then we joke to each other. I love reading to her in bed. It's just so sweet and reminds me how wonderful it is to be a mother and have a child.
Posted by Maricris of Zensible Mama | January 12, 2011 2:57 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:57
I am a huge fan of "Guess How Much I Love You" and "There's a Monster at the End of This Book"
My son is currently obsessed with Richard Scary.
What a great giveaway!
Posted by Erin Lane | January 12, 2011 2:57 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:57
http://twitter.com/jackiewolven/statuses/25294057211166722
Great idea for a contest, by the way!
Posted by jacqueline | January 12, 2011 2:57 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:57
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/ErikaSchrader/status/25294807895117824
Posted by Erika | January 12, 2011 2:58 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:58
I collect children's books so it would be hard for me to choose just one but I heart the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series and have since I was a kid.
Posted by Headless Mom | January 12, 2011 2:59 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 14:59
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/HeadlessMom/status/25296146901504000
Posted by Headless Mom | January 12, 2011 3:01 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:01
We read to both kids every night right before bed. My favorite kids' book has always been And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street.
Posted by Chag | January 12, 2011 3:03 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:03
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/tanyayarbrough/status/25297170026471424
Thanks!
Posted by Tanya | January 12, 2011 3:06 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:06
My favorite place to read to the kids is underneath the oldest's loft bed. We have some pillows and light that only illuminates under there. It's so cozy!
Currently my, and their, favorite book is "Mouse was Mad".
Great contest - thanks!
Posted by Sharon | January 12, 2011 3:07 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:07
My favorite time to read with my son is bedtime, when he was younger... just after he got into his pjs and was quieting down. Reading books where you need to whisper were the best, because he would say, "Can you say that again, quieter?!?" with a little grin on his face.
Now he's a teen, we read together at night before going to bed. We have chosen not to have TV right now, mostly he chose. We read the Sunday comics together, we share talks about novels he's reading in school, poetry (like Poe) and his love of mythology.
Anyhow, would love to win the IPAD ;~D
Posted by Bonnie Cranmer | January 12, 2011 3:08 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:08
here's the link to my RT on Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/bgreen/status/25293152692731904
Posted by Bonnie Cranmer | January 12, 2011 3:09 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:09
Right now my kids and I are reading the Little House books during lunch. They enjoy it; and it allows us to enjoy each other and our meal for a bit longer during the day.
Other favorite books my kids enjoy are animal books (for DeeDee) and Space and science books (for Tony)
Posted by VJ | January 12, 2011 3:11 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:11
My favorite children's book is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Posted by kelly @kellynaturally | January 12, 2011 3:11 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:11
I tweeted too. Good luck with the contest.
http://twitter.com/#!/mamariles/status/25298242690355200
Posted by Sharon | January 12, 2011 3:12 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:12
My favorite book by far is "Ferdinand". I love reading to my kids right before bed - it's so cozy.
Posted by Sarah Auerswald | January 12, 2011 3:14 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:14
My favorite children's book is the Babysitter's Club. Can't wait to introduce them to my daughter. Which really should be right now. haha!
And my favorite time and place to read with her is at bedtime snuggled on the couch.
Posted by Veronica | January 12, 2011 3:14 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:14
I've had a twitter account for quite a while, but this is the first time I've used it. Did I do this right? check@VJeanDuran
Posted by VJ | January 12, 2011 3:15 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:15
I tweeted - http://twitter.com/SAuerswald
Posted by Sarah Auerswald | January 12, 2011 3:17 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:17
When my kids were little, we loved reading Where the Wild Things Are and Good Night Moon. Now that they are older we still read together. We love good series, like the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Lightening Thief and Aretmis Fowl with the boys, Princess Academy and May Bird Series with my daughter. We like to read in the evenings or before bed.
Posted by Erika Rebstock | January 12, 2011 3:19 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:19
One of my favorite childhood books was an tongue twister tale called Mr. Shaw's Shipshape Shoe Shop. We loved to ask my nana read it to us because she was the most flustered by it yet never said no. We still have this book.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by Stephanie | January 12, 2011 3:20 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:20
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/MaricrisG/status/25295825227743232
Posted by Maricris of Zensible Mama | January 12, 2011 3:21 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:21
I have to say my most favorite book is Goodnite Moon. I bought the book for my son 14 years ago and I've read the book to all 3 of my kids. My youngest who is five, loves it and even though she now reads to me, she likes when I read it to her right before bed - which is our usual spot for book reading. Thx for the opp.
Posted by Lisa P | January 12, 2011 3:22 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:22
hey, hey, hey, I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/DRYInk/status/25301445737709569
Posted by Erika Rebstock | January 12, 2011 3:22 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:22
Right now we are reading a lot of Magic Tree House. I actually need some new ideas for my son, we seem to be at an in between phase.
I actually like to read before bedtime, in the living room right after they shower.
Posted by Flossip | January 12, 2011 3:22 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:22
My 2 1/2 year old daughter's favorite book for me to read to her, is Hugo and the really really really long string. I read it to her every night in her room before bed.
Posted by Carrie L. | January 12, 2011 3:24 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:24
As a child, I adored our copy of "Hop on Pop" because my grandfather would read it to me. It was my favorite thing to do when I visited my grandparents. It thrills me that my children love books! My oldest is just a few weeks away from his 9th birthday, and his love of reading knows no limits! He has devoured several series of books, but the Percy Jackson series is his favorite. I am amazed at his knowledge of Greek Mythology at such a young age. My two preschoolers love to crawl up in my lap and listen to me read their favorite books. I hope they continue to love books, just as I hope to always show them my love for reading. Thanks for hosting this contest!
Posted by SouthernMom | January 12, 2011 3:24 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:24
I tweeted this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/#!/carrienmarc/status/25302588782022656
Posted by Carrie L. | January 12, 2011 3:27 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:27
I love to read to my kids when they are tucked in their beds ready to relax and sleep. I read books like Ramona by Beverly Cleary. They can just listen and not look at pictures. It creates visual that they come up with for the story on their own. I remember my fifth grade teacher reading to us and the movie it created in my imagination. I hope to do the same for them.
Posted by Sherry | January 12, 2011 3:28 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:28
It's really hard to pick a fav. But right now I'm enjoy the Geronimo Stilton books with my son. I've read to my children every night since they were old enough to enjoy listening to me read :)
Posted by Kim Mills | January 12, 2011 3:30 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:30
My little mans' favorite book is" O The Places You Will Go" by Dr.Suess he loves the colorful pictures and rhyming words( he's 2) and our favorite place to read is in a corner by his bed I set up with big comfy pillows, we call it his reading place and it's set up with bookshelves of his favorite books.
Posted by Jennifer G | January 12, 2011 3:32 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:32
We love Kevin Hankes books, mine being Lilly and the Purple Plastic Purse.
Posted by Susan | January 12, 2011 3:34 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:34
https://twitter.com/#!/kimberlytm
Posted by Kim Mills | January 12, 2011 3:36 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:36
I tweeted the contest :)
http://twitter.com/SouthernMom/status/25302549250711552
Posted by SouthernMom | January 12, 2011 3:36 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:36
I tweeted about your giveaway!!!
https://twitter.com/sookie_bon_temp/status/25304900900487168
Posted by Jennifer G | January 12, 2011 3:39 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:39
There's to many favorite books but I think all of our favorite time ( I have an 8 year old girl and 4 year old boy) is right before bed we all pile into my bed and cuddle up with 3 or 4 books that each of us have picked and then I'll read all of them before lights out. Both kids love being read to and the 8 year old now loves reading on her own as well.
Posted by Becky | January 12, 2011 3:39 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:39
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/NewYorkChica/status/25306953945194497
Posted by Lisa P | January 12, 2011 3:44 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:44
I'm partially biased about the books we read because I do direct sales for Barefoot Books but outside of those my daughter and I love to read Ladybug Girl and Fancy Nancy together before bed. She's always extra good at bedtime so she'll get "just one more story".
Posted by Jamie W | January 12, 2011 3:47 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:47
Tweeted - http://twitter.com/#!/JamiesBarefoot
Posted by Jamie W | January 12, 2011 3:49 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:49
My favorite books to read my kids are books that fit w/each season. At Christmas we read books about our beliefs...books about Frosty, Santa, and the Grinch. Later in winter we Snowmen at Night, While the Bear Sleeps. We love to read when we are nice in cozy in bed in the evening, but we also read when we want something fun to do together as a family, which can be anytime of day! Thank you
Posted by Jen Reisig | January 12, 2011 3:52 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:52
My favorite childrens book is Skippy Jon Jones. It's about a little kitten imagining to be more than he is. I used to read it to my kids every so often and make funny voices for all the characters.
My favorite time to read to my kids is bed time. We just lay back, pull out a good book and read. A great way to wind down the day.
Posted by TJ Hanton | January 12, 2011 3:54 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:54
The first book I "read" on my own was Green Eggs and Ham. My parents thought they had a prodigy, but I had just memorized the story word-for-word. When they tried to turn pages back or skip ahead, I was caught!
Posted by Candice Cross | January 12, 2011 3:55 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:55
http://twitter.com/#!/thereisig4
Posted by Jen Reisig | January 12, 2011 3:56 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:56
Too many favorites to pick just one.
Posted by Connie C | January 12, 2011 3:56 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 15:56
My favorite as a child was Goodnight Moon - but I think one of the best experiences I've had reading to my daughters has been The Little House on the Prairie Series. It took months to get through all of them and was such an incredible journey.
Posted by Rebecca | January 12, 2011 4:02 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:02
http://twitter.com/teejayhanton/status/25313866686668800
Tweeted!
Posted by TJ Hanton | January 12, 2011 4:15 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:15
Alice In Wonderland was my childhood favorite. I did get a chance to see it on a friend's iPad. It was amazing to see the animation along side the words. Truely a fabulous way to read with children
Posted by Melissa Lawrence | January 12, 2011 4:29 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:29
An oldie, but all the biscuit books.Biscuit makes a friend is the first one I bought.All children love 'puppy' books.
I always enjoyed reading to them at odd times.No TV on,so reading was quiet and attentive.
Posted by Delores Wynn | January 12, 2011 4:38 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:38
Since my son is 15, I now spend a lot of time reading to my nieces. One is autistic and the other just loves reading. Their favorite stories are Where the Wild Things Are and anything about animals!
Posted by Melanie Thomas | January 12, 2011 4:43 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:43
I tweeted, honey bunny! http://twitter.com/#!/holyschmidt/status/25321272841871360
Posted by Melanie Thomas | January 12, 2011 4:46 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:46
My all-time favorite children's book is "Where the Wild Things Are"! I also like "Harry the Dirty Dog".
Posted by Lori | January 12, 2011 4:59 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 16:59
I tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/#!/lorbsel
Posted by Lori | January 12, 2011 5:01 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:01
All time favorite is still Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss. I cry every time. Because a person's a person, no matter how small.
Posted by Alison Risso | January 12, 2011 5:11 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:11
My kids fave was Goodnight Moon. Of course we read it at bedtime. And every first time mom friend gets it from us as a gift.
My fave growing up was a story called The Seven Sneezes. A kid on a farm sneezed and everyone got their body parts all mixed up!
Posted by Larisa | January 12, 2011 5:26 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:26
Our favorite book is Where the Wild thing Are. We love to read anywhere including the bed and on the porch.
Posted by Karissa | January 12, 2011 5:26 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:26
https://twitter.com/#!/NewHavenSweetie/status/25334046766669824
My other favorite book to read is Where is Mummy?
Posted by Karissa | January 12, 2011 5:41 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:41
Favorite is James and the Giant Peach, a classic!
Posted by Will | January 12, 2011 5:42 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:42
Well....the book that is fondest in my heart is and always will be "Love You Forever".
As my eleven year old daughter Olivia lay in a coma, aware that her hearing would be one of the last things to go....I read her that book. It was the last book I ever read her in her life. She passed away a few hours later.
"As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be"....goes the story. And thus, the story will always be the most special one.
Posted by won | January 12, 2011 5:49 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:49
http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/25338856211484672
Posted by won | January 12, 2011 5:51 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 17:51
I think after 4 kids, and over 16 years of parenting, I have too many favorites. :-) We've loved the original Thomas the Tank Engine stories, Brown Bear, all the Sandra Boynton books, Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, the Tom & Pippo series, Pumpkin Soup, and My Penguin Osbert. One that really had an impact on us all was The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. :-) Our favorite place to read is snuggled up on the couch together.
Posted by Jennifer | January 12, 2011 6:23 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 18:23
I also retweeted MeaganFrancis's tweet about the contest since I haven't used twitter in forever, and apparently the old twitter is gone and I couldn't figure out how to post a link with the new version, or how to link to a tweet. http://twitter.com/#!/leannansi
Posted by Jennifer | January 12, 2011 6:33 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 18:33
My 6-month-old and I are on a big Sandra Boynton kick right now. Short, rhyming books are key for wiggly babies. I also like Big Red Barn for bedtime, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom for playtime.
Love all the suggestions for books that everyone is giving!
Posted by sarah | January 12, 2011 7:50 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 19:50
Tweeted it too!
http://twitter.com/sarahbeanne/status/25370975709171712
Posted by sarah | January 12, 2011 8:02 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 20:02
My favorite book when I was a little girl was 'This Room is Mine!' which I've never been able to find again. My kids were more drawn to The Berenstain Bears series. I'm tweeting it, too, @hessleman. Thanks!
Posted by Cincy | January 12, 2011 8:44 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 20:44
Loving the diary of the wimpy kid books for my boys at bedtime and weekend afternoons!
Posted by Susan randle | January 12, 2011 8:58 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 20:58
We like Goodnight Moon, but I really love Counting Kisses, my girls love to be kissed and loved especially at night and it give me an opportunity to smother them with mine!
Posted by MommyB Knows Best | January 12, 2011 9:55 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 21:55
My kids have had so many favorite books at different ages. As toddlers, they all loved "Red Hat, Green Hat" (I think that's the name - yikes). More recently, they all loved it when we read The Giver out loud. They couldn't wait for more!
Posted by Lolli @ Better in Bulk | January 12, 2011 10:28 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 22:28
"The Monster at The End of This Book"!!!
I got a Nook for Christmas and my 10yo son has staked his claim to it. So far, he has been the only one to buy a book for it!
Posted by Sherry | January 12, 2011 10:29 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 22:29
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/1momof5/status/25409322775224320
Posted by Lolli @ Better in Bulk | January 12, 2011 10:30 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 22:30
I love all of Eric Carle's books, especially The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Posted by dysfunctional mom | January 12, 2011 10:38 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 22:38
Tweeted it! @dsfunctionalmom
http://twitter.com/#!/dsfunctionalmom/status/25411585333792768
Posted by dysfunctional mom | January 12, 2011 10:42 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 22:42
There are so many really fantastic children's books. One of my very favorite is Jenny and the Cat Club about a shy little black cat with a red scarf who hangs out with a cat club.
Posted by Stimey | January 12, 2011 10:46 PM
Posted on January 12, 2011 22:46
I love, love, love children's books. I read to my kids every single night. I give books as gifts for newborn babies too. Readers are leaders!
Posted by angie128 | January 13, 2011 5:15 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 05:15
Hey I tweeted this too:
I want to win @busymom 's iPad. It's the least she could do since she didn't take me to the beach with her.
Posted by angie128 | January 13, 2011 5:16 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 05:16
My favorite time to read to my daughter is right after her bath, curled up in her blanket, ready for bed. She's having a very tough time learning to read and is about to be tested for dyslexia. I read to her constantly. She loves so many different kinds of stories. I don't think she has a favorite.
Posted by Cheryl | January 13, 2011 7:05 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 07:05
http://twitter.com/CherylSab/status/25539749326360576
Posted by CherylSab | January 13, 2011 7:09 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 07:09
The Harry Potter series and the magic treehouse books. Junie B Jones wins points too.
Posted by Amy Knoll | January 13, 2011 7:23 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 07:23
My favorite book to read aloud with my girls is "I Stink!" by Kate Mcmullan and Jim Mcmullan. They LOVE the noises I make when reading it and looking at the crazy-gross pictures in the book. We read aloud in the afternoons as a mini-downtime for all of us.
Posted by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] | January 13, 2011 9:27 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 09:27
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/alotofnothing/statuses/25574989101006848
Posted by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] | January 13, 2011 9:29 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 09:29
my favorite childrens book has always been where the wild things are!
Posted by Amethyst Moon | January 13, 2011 9:30 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 09:30
My favorite has always been Where the Wild Things Are.
Posted by Melissa | January 13, 2011 10:17 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 10:17
My favorite time to read with my daughter is in the afternoons. We cuddle up under a blanket and take turns reading chapters out loud.
Recently we have been reading the Peter and the Starcatchers series which has been great fun.
Posted by Tracie | January 13, 2011 10:37 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 10:37
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/fromtracie/status/25593205047173120
Posted by Tracie | January 13, 2011 10:41 AM
Posted on January 13, 2011 10:41
I love reading to my girls right before bed.
Posted by Mandi Bone | January 13, 2011 12:41 PM
Posted on January 13, 2011 12:41
My favorite reading spot is on my children's beds...so comfortable. Sometimes we have book parties on my bed, too!
Posted by Annette W | January 13, 2011 4:49 PM
Posted on January 13, 2011 16:49
I don't see my nieces and nephews very often so my favorite time and place to read with them is wherever and whenever I can!
Posted by Wehaf | January 13, 2011 6:02 PM
Posted on January 13, 2011 18:02
We read 3 books every night. The favorites tend to be Horton Hears a Who!, Yertle the Turtle, and Owen & Mzee.
Posted by Amy | January 13, 2011 10:13 PM
Posted on January 13, 2011 22:13
My favorite board book is "Guess How Much I Love You." My two boys adored it when they were younger. Now it's all about dinosaurs and space!
Posted by Jen | January 13, 2011 10:46 PM
Posted on January 13, 2011 22:46
My favorite book was always The Velveteen Rabbit. Whenever I'd visit my aunt she'd pull out her old copy of the book and read it to me before bed each night. I loved the end when the rabbit became real because of a child's love - so sweet!
Posted by Christina | January 14, 2011 9:47 AM
Posted on January 14, 2011 09:47
My favorite place to read is on my bed before bedtime. We have many favorite books but I love reading anything by Mo Willems - love Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny and Elephant and Piggie.
Posted by Simone | January 14, 2011 11:50 AM
Posted on January 14, 2011 11:50
When my 11 yr old son was one, I bought him Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond. It's a wonderful book, filled with wonderful illustrations. My son loved it and now my daughter does, too. I'd have to say it's become our favorite. We also really like The Rhyme Bible Storybook for Toddlers by Linda Sattgast. I think everyone in our family knows both books from memory.
Posted by Angela | January 14, 2011 12:51 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 12:51
Oops. Just realized I didn't say when or where we read. We tend to read at bedtime in our family room, snuggling up by the fireplace. Sorry about that.
Posted by Angela | January 14, 2011 12:54 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 12:54
Ok, not sure what happened to my first comment. Our favorite books are Tumble Bumble by Felicia Bond and The Rhyme Bible for Toddlers by Linda Sattgast. They both have great illustrations.
Posted by Angela | January 14, 2011 12:56 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 12:56
My son and I have reading time every evening after Dino Dan (LOL) Right now we are reading our way through the Clifford Phonics set
Posted by Samantha | January 14, 2011 1:50 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 13:50
I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/manthas24/status/26003132072857600
Posted by Samantha | January 14, 2011 1:51 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 13:51
the giving tree. It has a wonderful message for kids AND adults!
Posted by ShootingStarsMag | January 14, 2011 2:11 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 14:11
My favorite children's books are anything by Louis Sachar, Lois Lowry, or Paula Danziger. They are masters of their domain.
Posted by Julie | January 14, 2011 2:30 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 14:30
My favorite children's book is "frog and toad" (love it) and love to read to my kids anytime of the day, but the best time is close to bedtime when my little one is getting drowsy and the older kids are winding down for the night (in bed or on the couch)
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Posted by Tabathia B | January 14, 2011 7:38 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 19:38
tweet
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Posted by Tabathia B | January 14, 2011 7:40 PM
Posted on January 14, 2011 19:40
Historically the kids and I always had an hour before bed all snuggled in to read as a family. As they have aged 15, 12, & 10 they are now) it has become less of a family ritual, but we still read together daily. I have also never shied from reading classic "adult" books to them and they all enjoy different mythologies. I am working on my Master's degree in Library Science so books have permeated their lives since the beginning. We have recently been reading the Galstanberry Girlz as a family and it is quite good so far. Also, I was recently turned on to wegivebooks.org which allows you to read books online and for each book you read one is donated to an organization of your choosing. We have been reading SkippyJon Jones books because they are so much fun to mimic the character voices!
Posted by Tina Page | January 15, 2011 8:18 AM
Posted on January 15, 2011 08:18
tweet
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Posted by Tina Page | January 15, 2011 8:21 AM
Posted on January 15, 2011 08:21
We love to read while snuggling on the couch. One of my kids favorite books is Green Eggs and Ham.
Posted by Katherine C. | January 15, 2011 10:41 AM
Posted on January 15, 2011 10:41
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Posted by Katherine C. | January 15, 2011 10:43 AM
Posted on January 15, 2011 10:43
its touching how you glance at one person one day and say how could i have ever loved them… then… the next you can have the courage to say to that same person i still love you. moved this particular discussion to e-mail for those directly involved!
Posted by sich selbst lieben | January 15, 2011 1:10 PM
Posted on January 15, 2011 13:10
We love to read before we go to bed. I love the bernstein bear books
Posted by Kenny N | January 15, 2011 1:30 PM
Posted on January 15, 2011 13:30
Ok ive made my decision, im subscribing, this is awesome, keep it comin.
Posted by SEO Services | January 15, 2011 4:26 PM
Posted on January 15, 2011 16:26
My favorite children's book of all time is The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. I love the message that the story of the Sneetches teaches and I love the hilarity of Too Many Daves. Great Book and Great Blog.
Posted by Karen N | January 15, 2011 9:54 PM
Posted on January 15, 2011 21:54
I love Goodnight Moon. We read it to Syd every night. She usually even asks for it. We read at bedtime every day and throughout the day on the weekends. It breaks my heart that some kids can't read or don't get to have books. Let's fix that.
Posted by Jess | January 16, 2011 9:12 AM
Posted on January 16, 2011 09:12
tweet tweet
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Posted by Jess | January 16, 2011 9:19 AM
Posted on January 16, 2011 09:19
My kids and I love to curl up and read a good book together. We have too many favorites to list just one. But some of our favorite reading spots include our library's "Sunshine Room," our bay window seat, and my younger son's "book nook." It's not just about learning to read, it's also about bonding, and having fun! :)
Posted by Linda Dimmer | January 16, 2011 9:42 AM
Posted on January 16, 2011 09:42
I really enjoyed reading some of the Wizard of Oz series with my kids!
Posted by Cindy | January 16, 2011 3:07 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 15:07
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/Getalonghome/status/26747685197320192
Posted by Cindy | January 16, 2011 3:09 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 15:09
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/SavvyMomFinds/status/26749940260675585
Thanks!
Posted by Angela | January 16, 2011 3:18 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 15:18
As an English teacher, I know how important reading is, fundamentally. So whenever my four-year-old son wants to read a book, I leap at the chance. Though he cannot fall asleep without being read a book, and that may be his favorite time, my favorite time is whenever I see the eagerness in his eyes while asking me to read a book. He is really into Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter books, and I bet they would look really cool on this iPad! Thanks for a great giveaway and promoting the importance of reading!
Posted by Chanelle | January 16, 2011 4:02 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 16:02
We love to read everywhere and anywhere! We always read at night before bed, after breakfast when we have the time. I always have a book (or 5) in my bag for doctor appointments or waiting for the big kids to come out of school. When the weather is nice we love getting new books from the library, playing and then reading under a tree at the park. Some of our all time favorites are - Good Night Moon, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Velveteen Rabbit, Dr. Suess. As a family, we read aloud, the Little House series. We recently read Have You Filled a Bucket Today by Carol McCloud and loved it! My 5 & 6 year olds are still talking about that book (great story and lesson).
Posted by Christina | January 16, 2011 5:32 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 17:32
Tweet - http://twitter.com/MyAngelEryn/status/26783506659020801
Posted by Christina | January 16, 2011 5:34 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 17:34
My favorite children's book is Skippyjon Jones - Mummy Trouble.
Posted by David | January 16, 2011 6:14 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 18:14
tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/davidgreig/status/26794537393328128
Posted by David | January 16, 2011 6:17 PM
Posted on January 16, 2011 18:17
My favorite children's book is Dance with Brobee, because my daughter goes bananas for it :D
Posted by Robin @ Blommi | January 17, 2011 10:40 AM
Posted on January 17, 2011 10:40
tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/TwiMommi/status/27043508011409409
Posted by Robin @ Blommi | January 17, 2011 10:45 AM
Posted on January 17, 2011 10:45
My favorite time to read with my son is anytime, and my favorite place is anywhere. Reading is so important and creates special moments; we have shared those moments in doctor offices, on car trips, in hotel rooms and on the beach.
Posted by James | January 17, 2011 6:37 PM
Posted on January 17, 2011 18:37
Right now my son is loving ANYTHING by Mercer Mayer, and I did as a child too!
Posted by Chanelle | January 17, 2011 6:40 PM
Posted on January 17, 2011 18:40
I teach 2nd grade and the favorite part of my day is right after lunch when I read a book to the class. The students absolutely love to be read to! Several students have told me that this is one of their favorite parts of the school day.
Posted by Laurie Burrow | January 17, 2011 8:37 PM
Posted on January 17, 2011 20:37
Yes, but if I won, I would be more than happy to share it with you :) Thanks for giving me the chance!!!
Favorite reading spot: on the beach!!!
Posted by Liz @thisfullhouse | January 18, 2011 9:12 AM
Posted on January 18, 2011 09:12
Tweeted it!!! http://twitter.com/#!/thisfullhouse/status/27383568908947456
Posted by Liz @thisfullhouse | January 18, 2011 9:16 AM
Posted on January 18, 2011 09:16
I just tweeted!! http://twitter.com/#!/amberperrodin
Posted by amber perrodin | January 18, 2011 9:28 AM
Posted on January 18, 2011 09:28
My favorite book as a child, and now a favorite of my children, is Beauty and the Beast. We keep a copy of it on an old bookshelf that we painted!
Posted by Stesha | January 18, 2011 9:32 AM
Posted on January 18, 2011 09:32
My son's favorite book right now is Tumble Bumble. We love reading it just before bedtime!
Posted by Scott | January 18, 2011 11:58 AM
Posted on January 18, 2011 11:58
Just Tweeted~ http://twitter.com/CherylSab/status/27425216342794240
Posted by CherylSab | January 18, 2011 12:02 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:02
My personal favorite always to read at bedtime is Goodnight Moon, and I also always give it as part of a baby shower gift. There are so many good books out there for children, though, that we get most of ours at the library or there simply wouldn't be room for anything else!
Posted by Christine | January 18, 2011 12:03 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:03
I personally love all the Richard Scarry books, always have since childhood. My son is now getting into them. Our favorite time to read is before he goes to bed in his bed.
Posted by Michele | January 18, 2011 12:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:07
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/seibways/status/27426243389423617
Posted by Christine | January 18, 2011 12:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:07
I don't know how you put a twitter link with a specific tweet up, but I DID tweet it! http://twitter.com/
Posted by MidLyfeMama | January 18, 2011 12:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:10
One of my favorite books to read is "If you give a pig a pancake." My kids are pretty much too old to read it, now, they are moving on to 'chapter books,' which is exciting for them but sad for me, because we can't seem to share them in quite the same way.
Posted by brian | January 18, 2011 12:15 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:15
I love to read the little house on the prairie series to my girls every night before bed.
Posted by Michelle | January 18, 2011 12:23 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:23
I LOVE reading the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle stories with my kids. I LOVED those when I was younger.
Posted by Adrienne Bireley | January 18, 2011 12:40 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:40
My favorite children's book is :
Where is Yonkela? by Marilyn Hirsh
Posted by CAROL M | January 18, 2011 12:47 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 12:47
My favorite children's book is "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn.
Posted by Jenn S. | January 18, 2011 1:00 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:00
I love reading to my little one all the time. She loves books about tractors and farm animals. Thanks for the shot at winning.
Posted by Karen | January 18, 2011 1:04 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:04
My favorite time to read with my kids is at bedtime.
My favorite book to read to my kids is The Bible.
Posted by Patricia | January 18, 2011 1:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:07
Following and tweeted:
http://twitter.com/BSsMom/status/27441789807886336
Posted by Karen | January 18, 2011 1:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:07
I sent this Tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/sdadolf/status/27441789807886336
Posted by Patricia | January 18, 2011 1:12 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:12
Thank you for the generous giveaway. My favorite childrens books are anything with Eric Carlisle, My pokey little puppy, anything Disney related, etc. We enjoy sitting on the couch together reading. I have a 9 year old and a 13 year old who both love to read. My 13 year old even earned a merit badge in reading for the boy scouts last year!
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Posted by michele | January 18, 2011 1:12 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:12
My favorite children's book is Charlotte's Web.
Posted by Sarah | January 18, 2011 1:19 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:19
Our favorite books are the Dragonbreath series. There are three of them currently and our kids LOVED curse of the were weiner
Posted by Stephanie Bruce | January 18, 2011 1:21 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:21
She loves all of the Clifford books and I love reading to her just before she falls asleep.
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Posted by Kathleen | January 18, 2011 1:21 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:21
My favorite place to read together with my daughter is right before bedtime snuggled up in her bed. We take turns reading chapters of good books.
Posted by Mia J | January 18, 2011 1:22 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:22
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/sarohioan/status/27445645740609536
Posted by Sarah | January 18, 2011 1:22 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:22
We love to read anytime, anywhere. I'm very happy to be raising a 6-year-old bookworm. Lately, we read in the living room in front of the wood stove. My son likes animal stories and fantasy. We're reading EB White and Dick King-Smith. Both excellent authors of children's books!
Posted by Marie | January 18, 2011 1:26 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:26
Re-tweeted your tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/practigal
Posted by Marie | January 18, 2011 1:29 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:29
I always loved reading to my son after his bath and before bedtime; it was a very nice cuddle time too. Thank you!
Posted by Christine | January 18, 2011 1:31 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:31
I tweeted http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/27448270380867584
Posted by Christine | January 18, 2011 1:33 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:33
What a wonderful prize! It's so important to read to kids...it's a great way to spend time together too.
Our favorite reading time is at bedtime, when the kids get into my big king sized bed and we read together. My older son will even read a bit to the younger kids and our middle son, will try to read a bit too. It's a wonderful way to teach kids to love reading, plus it's fun too.
One of my favorite books that I really loved reading to my kids is "Rainbow Fish". They're now getting a little old for this book, but it's still one of my favorites.
Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway!
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Posted by Margaret Smith | January 18, 2011 1:38 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:38
I like to read to my grandson at bedtime at his bedside.
Posted by Gloria Schulte | January 18, 2011 1:38 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:38
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/peg42/status/27450059457040384
Thanks again
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Posted by Margaret Smith | January 18, 2011 1:40 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:40
i love to read to my boys early n the morning after breakfast and at night just before bed time. our old time favorite is green eggs and ham dr seuss cat in the hat
Posted by necta nelson | January 18, 2011 1:41 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 13:41
I love the LIttle Engine that COuld and the Elves and Shoemaker
Posted by Katherine | January 18, 2011 2:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:07
My favorite books to read with my son are the ones that he loves now and I loved then, such as Curious George or Blueberries for Sal. Favorite time to read: before bedtime.
Posted by Emily | January 18, 2011 2:08 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:08
http://twitter.com/#!/mkjmc/status/27457521702666240 tweeted
Posted by Katherine | January 18, 2011 2:09 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:09
Tweeted!
@busymom is giving away an iPad and a bunch of children's books! http://ow.ly/3FMnk
Posted by Emily | January 18, 2011 2:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:10
I love the target dog in the ad on the top! I've always liked Where the Wild Things Are.
Posted by Erica C. | January 18, 2011 2:27 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:27
At the moment "Everyone Poops" is the big favorite--yes, potty training time.
Posted by Mary Elderton | January 18, 2011 2:50 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:50
we like "Are you my Mother?" Snort!
Posted by Rudy Hidding | January 18, 2011 2:58 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 14:58
My favorite children's book is The Littlest Angel. I like to lay down in bed with my kids at bedtime and read to them.
Posted by McKim | January 18, 2011 3:03 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:03
My favorite time to read with my kids is bed time in their beds.
Posted by dawn0124 | January 18, 2011 3:06 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:06
I love the story, Jamberry
Posted by Lori Umiamaka | January 18, 2011 3:09 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:09
Love the Dr Seuss books - and, bedtime is always the best!!! grammypenny@frontier.com
Posted by Penny Snyder | January 18, 2011 3:09 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:09
We love reading in the living room cuddled up under a blanket.
Favorite book, "Goodnight Moon"
Posted by Ashley Anderson | January 18, 2011 3:12 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:12
We have a lot of books that i read to the girls before bed and nap time but my favorite is the bible stories books I have and read to the girls. The stories are short and I enjoy reading them.
Posted by shelly | January 18, 2011 3:30 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:30
I am a huge Laura Ingalls Wilder fan.
Posted by Shannon Baas | January 18, 2011 3:41 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:41
I read to my daughter before bedtime and a bottle
Posted by Rachel | January 18, 2011 3:44 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:44
My favorite children's books are The Monster at the End of This Book and Little Women for older kids. As for reading together...my daughter is in 4th grade now and often reads to me before bed or we will read our separate books together on the couch...
Posted by Sabrina D. | January 18, 2011 3:52 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:52
My daughter's favorite book is The Lion King. I read to my daughter every night.
Posted by Ann F | January 18, 2011 3:57 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 15:57
My favorite children's book is "It's not easy being a bunny" and I like to read it with my 7 year old twin sister and brother any time I baby sit them and they take turn announcing what the next animal is.
Posted by Jennelle Henderson | January 18, 2011 4:05 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:05
I like to read to my son right before bedtime, all cuddled up in my bed. We love to read the Dr. Seuss Books. Our favorite is Hop On Pop.
Posted by Paula Hafner | January 18, 2011 4:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:10
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Posted by Jennelle Henderson | January 18, 2011 4:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:10
Tweet- http://twitter.com/ksh123/status/27487753004384257
Posted by Paula Hafner | January 18, 2011 4:11 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:11
Its hard to name a favorite but James and the Giant Peach or Henry and Ribsy are two of mine.I'm happy to say reading to my daughter has helped make her a awesome reader.Thanks for the contest.
Posted by Jeff M | January 18, 2011 4:25 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:25
My favorite children's book is a sweet one. One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey
Posted by Amanda C | January 18, 2011 4:34 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:34
My favorite book to read to my niece is Brown Bear. It is her favorite and I have read it alot!
Posted by Matthew Buchheim | January 18, 2011 4:47 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 16:47
My favorit childens book is were the wild things are my son made me read it almost every night.
Posted by angela | January 18, 2011 5:00 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:00
My favorite children's book is Green Eggs and Ham- I always loved that book!
Posted by Denyse | January 18, 2011 5:15 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:15
Tweet:
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Posted by Denyse | January 18, 2011 5:17 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:17
My favorite is The Giving Tree.
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Posted by Kiara | January 18, 2011 5:29 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:29
My favorite books are the Little Critter books (timeless) and like to read it in bed with them
rosans4@comcast.net
Posted by Rosanne | January 18, 2011 5:36 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:36
My favorite childrens books are Dr Seuss and The Bernstein Bears. My favorite place to read to my daughter is under our shade tree on nice days or before she goes to bed.
Posted by Christy Weller | January 18, 2011 5:39 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:39
Twas the night before Christmas - Christmas Eve is the favorite time!!!!!
Posted by Molly | January 18, 2011 5:40 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:40
Right now it is Put Me in the Zoo and we read everyday and anywhere but our favorite place is storytime at our local library
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Posted by Stephanie V. | January 18, 2011 5:45 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:45
My favorites children's book is The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.
Posted by Lynne | January 18, 2011 5:49 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:49
We like Stand Back Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze
Posted by Happi Shopr | January 18, 2011 5:49 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:49
http://twitter.com/#!/happishopr/status/27513237222203392
Posted by Happi Shopr | January 18, 2011 5:51 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:51
Mandatory
My daughter's favorite book is The Cutting by James Hayman.
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Posted by Hoa | January 18, 2011 5:52 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:52
I like to read at night to my kids on the couch just before they get ready to go off to bed.
Posted by Shilo Beedy | January 18, 2011 5:52 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:52
Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/hle123/status/27514706830827520
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Posted by Hoa | January 18, 2011 5:57 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 17:57
Our favorite time to read together is after breakfast and before bed.
I love curling up by the fire in the recliner with my daughter and reading her a story.
If it's a day when nothing needs to be done we can sit and read for several hours.
I will definitely miss this time when she is older.
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Posted by Jill Myrick | January 18, 2011 6:21 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:21
Our favorite time to read is in the early evening. We love Mercer Mayer books!
Posted by Mindyc | January 18, 2011 6:43 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:43
My favorite children's book were anything by Beverly Cleary, I love her! My favorite time to read to the kids was right after their bath when they were all sweet smelling and we would curl u in their bed and I would read to them. Good, good memories.
Posted by Kathy Detweiler | January 18, 2011 6:45 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:45
My son loves his new Captain Underpants books and he likes to read them before he falls asleep in his bed. My daughter likes for us to read her a few stories on and off during the day and at night she piles books onto her bed in her nightly ritual of reading them aloud (she's 3 and not quite reading!) until she falls asleep, books in hand, over her face, under her, all over the floor. My kids love books!
Posted by Stacy Wheeler | January 18, 2011 6:48 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:48
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/kdet62/status/27527950089854976
Posted by Kathy Detweiler | January 18, 2011 6:50 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:50
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/abijah8/status/27528233876455424
Posted by Abi | January 18, 2011 6:50 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:50
We love reading together right before bed. 4 books, sometimes 6. It's quality time that we all like and it's great for the kids too. They smell nice fresh from the bath and everyone is calm. It makes the crazies of the day ok.
We are currently reading Dinosaur Roar and Olivia Saves the Circus.
Posted by Abi | January 18, 2011 6:52 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:52
My favorite children's book is "Raindrop Dream" by Lisa Weidknecht.
Posted by Lisa Weidknecht | January 18, 2011 6:53 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 18:53
no kids
Posted by James McFarland | January 18, 2011 7:04 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:04
Any of the Dr. Seuss books, love to read just before bed.
Posted by Ashley McLure | January 18, 2011 7:06 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:06
Our favorite childrens book is Bambi.
Posted by Rebecca Graham | January 18, 2011 7:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:10
My favorite book to read with my daughter is "Guess how much I love you."
Posted by Randy | January 18, 2011 7:15 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:15
'Where the wild things are' out in the yard under our locust tree in the shade (obviously in warmer months!).
Posted by ky2here | January 18, 2011 7:16 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:16
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Posted by Randy | January 18, 2011 7:16 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:16
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Posted by ky2here | January 18, 2011 7:18 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:18
Our favorite book is I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll. It is an adorable book.
Posted by Kelly Ann T. | January 18, 2011 7:23 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:23
Great Giveaway!!
Posted by Robert Cooper | January 18, 2011 7:25 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:25
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Posted by Kelly Ann T. | January 18, 2011 7:25 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:25
collection of Mother Goose stories
Posted by Michael | January 18, 2011 7:25 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:25
My fav children's book is Madeline.
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Posted by Toni Marie Caravello | January 18, 2011 7:38 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:38
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Posted by Toni Marie Caravello | January 18, 2011 7:39 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 19:39
Our favorite children’s books are those by Dr. Suess. We love to read to our young boys every evening as part of their bedtime routein.
Posted by Cujo | January 18, 2011 8:03 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:03
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Posted by Cujo | January 18, 2011 8:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:07
I love snuggling in bed and reading with my daughters before bed.
Posted by heather k | January 18, 2011 8:09 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:09
. (Required): Tell us (comment below) about your favorite children’s book and/or your favorite time and place to read with your kids.
My son adores the pout pout fish! I enjoy reading to them at naptime and bedtime too!
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Posted by shanna | January 18, 2011 8:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:10
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Posted by shanna | January 18, 2011 8:14 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:14
My favorite time to read to my little girl is at bedtime. her favorite book is Green eggs and ham.
Posted by autumn | January 18, 2011 8:52 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:52
We always loved to read The Saggy Baggy Elephant to our boys in bed at night. Now I read it to my grand babies when they come to visit.
Posted by christina singer | January 18, 2011 8:58 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 20:58
We love to read to our son before he goes to bed. His favorite book is where the wild things are. We named him Max because we love the book.
Posted by sherry lee | January 18, 2011 9:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:07
Personally I always loved The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Runaway Ralph. It's great fun to share these classic books with my little nephews. Thank you for the great give-away.
Posted by Dave | January 18, 2011 9:16 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:16
My favorite children's book is How Fletcher Was Hatcher. It is a fun story, with great illustrations and a good message. I guess my second fave is Artie the Smarty, a book about a little fish.
Posted by Chris N | January 18, 2011 9:17 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:17
my favorite book is the giving tree. Right after school or right before bed is my favorite time to read to my babies.
Posted by tim moore | January 18, 2011 9:19 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:19
My fave childrens book is CHarlottes Web.....
Posted by tiffany lane | January 18, 2011 9:19 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:19
My favorite children's book is green Eggs and Ham. We enjoy reading before bedtime.
Posted by Sue E | January 18, 2011 9:28 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:28
My favorite books to read with each of my three daughters were any of the Dr. Seuss Books. One of their favorites was of course was Cat in the Hat and Horton Hatches the Egg. The best place to read was in our big chair in the living room, there was room for everyone.
Posted by LeAnn | January 18, 2011 9:34 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:34
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Posted by Sue E | January 18, 2011 9:34 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:34
Clifford books and afternoons or bedtimes is the best. thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Posted by Kendra | January 18, 2011 9:40 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:40
My favorite children's book is still "Where the Wild Things Are" and I actually still have the copy I read as a child myself! We love to read it in the evenings after a bath and have settled down for bed. It's so much fun to cuddle with my kids for a few moments and just enjoy them!
Posted by Pauline M | January 18, 2011 9:44 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:44
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Posted by Pauline M | January 18, 2011 9:46 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:46
My absolute favorite book is Peter Pan. I remember my parents reading this book to me every night. I never got tired of it! I can't wait to pass this book and MANY others ("If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", "Where the Wild Things Are", ect) on to my adopted baby so that he can have the best memories of his dads reading to him.
Posted by Steven Comiskey | January 18, 2011 9:50 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 21:50
My childrens favorite book that I had read to them was "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" and i would always read it in their bedromms. :)
Posted by Janelle Grajeda | January 18, 2011 10:03 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:03
My favorite children's book has always been the poignant classic "The Velveteen Rabbit," and my favorite place to read it to my nephew and niece would have to be their huge, comfy window seat at my sister's house when I visit or babysit. Thanks!
Posted by Geoff K | January 18, 2011 10:06 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:06
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Posted by Geoff K | January 18, 2011 10:08 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:08
My favorite children’s book (right now) is most certainly “Ms. Nelson Is Missing.” I still chuckle at the end and my toddler gets a kick out of it. It is so important to foster that love of learning through reading.
Posted by Renee | January 18, 2011 10:08 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:08
I always loved The Giving Tree. One of the saddest children books, but a thought provoking message
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Posted by Ashley Jacobs | January 18, 2011 10:15 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:15
I'm pregnant with my first child so I don't have a favorite yet. I have a mother who read to me continually growing up and gave me passion for reading. As a child I loved The Giving Tree because it had a great message. I look forward to having the chance to read this and many others to my child.
Posted by Rebecca Simons | January 18, 2011 10:31 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:31
I love most children's literature so it's hard to choose. The most recent one I read and loved is "Chick & Pug"
Posted by Theresa H | January 18, 2011 10:32 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:32
I loved Green Eggs and Ham. I do not think Ipad's a fad, you can read it with your dad.
Posted by Ann Kaplan | January 18, 2011 10:34 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:34
I love reading after bath and before bed with cuddly freshly washed little ones in jammies!
Posted by Katie | January 18, 2011 10:36 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:36
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Posted by Katie | January 18, 2011 10:38 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:38
One of my favorite children's books is "if you give a mouse a cookie". It was a favorite of both my children. As a toddler, my son would bring it to me and "read" along.
Posted by Lisa Roussel | January 18, 2011 10:51 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:51
My favorite time of day was reading to my son. He is now a high school teacher and now I look forward to sharing the joy of reading with my grandchildren.
Posted by Carolyn Ellis | January 18, 2011 10:55 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:55
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Posted by Lisa Roussel | January 18, 2011 10:57 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 22:57
I just had a baby boy 3 months ago and my favorite book to read to him is The Pokey Little Puppy. It was my favorite book as a child and I hope when he grows up, he will read it to his kids.
Posted by Megan Porter | January 18, 2011 11:03 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:03
I read with my daughter every day after school. She gets to pick 3 books from the school library twice every week, so we get a lot of reading time in. Some of her favorite books are the "Pigeon" books (Don't let the pigeon drive the bus") and anything by Dr Seuss.
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Posted by Theresa | January 18, 2011 11:07 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:07
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Posted by Theresa | January 18, 2011 11:10 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:10
I always loved reading Wacky Wednesday with my kids.
Posted by Sheila B | January 18, 2011 11:13 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:13
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Posted by Sheila B | January 18, 2011 11:15 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:15
My favorite book is "Are you my mother?". My mom gave it to me when I was six, 29 years ago. topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com
Posted by Elizabeth I | January 18, 2011 11:25 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:25
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Posted by Elizabeth I | January 18, 2011 11:27 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:27
usually a dr suess before bedtime
Posted by Daniel M | January 18, 2011 11:36 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:36
My favorite children's book right now is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone". My grandson was having a hard time with reading comprehension in school. Since he loved the movies so much, I bought the book for him, and read with him when I could, and discussed it with him on the phone when I couldn't be there. I won't take the credit,(great book, after all), but he seems to have developed a real love for reading over the last year.
Posted by Russell M | January 18, 2011 11:48 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:48
My Favorite Children's book is "Love You Forever."
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Posted by Marilyn | January 18, 2011 11:52 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:52
My favorite childrens book to read to my son would have to be the Berenstain Bears In The Dark book. My son and I love the Berenstain Bears and the lessons they teach him.
Posted by Amy Brewer | January 18, 2011 11:54 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:54
Our favorite book is Happy Monster Day. It is a reaaly good book that gives you clues that lead little monster to his Happy monster Day present.
Posted by meme | January 18, 2011 11:57 PM
Posted on January 18, 2011 23:57
We are enjoying the Harry Potter books right now. I try to read every afternoon in the living room with no distractions. It's my favorite part of the day!
Posted by Jaclyn Reynolds | January 19, 2011 12:00 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 00:00
My favourite time to read to the kids is in the afternoon and evening when everyone needs to wind it down When they're too old for a nap they will sit still for Harry Potter.
Posted by Vera S | January 19, 2011 12:10 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 00:10
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Posted by Vera S | January 19, 2011 12:16 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 00:16
We love any Dr Suess books and the kids love being read to just before bedtime or while they are in bed.
Posted by Nancy Sloan | January 19, 2011 12:30 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 00:30
We love Charlotte's Web.
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Posted by joni | January 19, 2011 12:50 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 00:50
My favorite children's book is The Lorax. I love anything Dr. Seuss!
Posted by Jessica | January 19, 2011 1:17 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 01:17
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Posted by Jessica | January 19, 2011 1:18 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 01:18
My nephew loves harry potter book 1. We sit and read it together when his mommy and daddy go out on date night. I read a page then he reads a page. it is too cute!
Posted by ferriz | January 19, 2011 3:58 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 03:58
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Posted by ferriz | January 19, 2011 3:59 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 03:59
Cat in the hat at bedtime
Posted by Lisa Brown | January 19, 2011 4:51 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 04:51
I especially love reading at naptime and bedtime. We all climb into my bed and get cozy before we read. My son has started "reading" some of his favorites to us, which is particularly awesome. He's 3.5 and has a few books memorized almost verbatim, he could almost fool you into thinking he really knows how to read!
And my favorite book from my own childhood that is sadly out of print: "Need a House, Call Ms. Mouse!" I hope they re-print it.
Posted by Goddess in Progress | January 19, 2011 4:57 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 04:57
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Posted by Goddess in Progress | January 19, 2011 4:59 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 04:59
I have committed to reading to my 3 year old from day 1. We read the same book (usually plus a few others) each night before bed - " I Love You Goodnight". But my favorite time to read to him is when he spontaneously sits in the middle of the room and says "story time!"
Posted by candace | January 19, 2011 5:19 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 05:19
My kids love the Harry Potter series and like to hear them all the time.
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Posted by Teresa | January 19, 2011 5:57 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 05:57
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Posted by Teresa | January 19, 2011 6:02 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 06:02
My kids are grown now, but we owned the entire set of Dr. Seuss books when they were little, and read them almost every day.
Posted by Marcia Goss | January 19, 2011 6:04 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 06:04
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Posted by Marcia Goss | January 19, 2011 6:07 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 06:07
My 4 yr old and I read for an hour every night. We're currently in the middle of the Pixie Hollow Disney Fairy books, which she enjoys acting out while I read.
Posted by Brad | January 19, 2011 6:35 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 06:35
My favorite childrens book is Little House on the Prairie.
Posted by Nicole C. | January 19, 2011 7:27 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 07:27
I'm a stay at home mom so my 4 yr old enjoy reading books throught the day. One of my favorites growing up was Charlotte's Web.
Posted by Sandra | January 19, 2011 7:37 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 07:37
I love the Llama Llama series of books.
Posted by Tari Lawson | January 19, 2011 7:41 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 07:41
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Posted by Katherine | January 19, 2011 7:47 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 07:47
The Velveteen Rabbit. I always tell my son that's why his dad is bald - I loved him so much I loved all his fur off!
Posted by Lynda E. | January 19, 2011 7:52 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 07:52
I gave my grand daughter Hallmarks recordable The Night Before Christmas and I have to say that it is now my favorite story.
Posted by Deborah Mahoney | January 19, 2011 8:03 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 08:03
My favorite place to read to my children is in their bed. My favorite book is I love you this much
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Posted by beth shepherd | January 19, 2011 8:05 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 08:05
Brown Bear by Eric Carle, a classic
Posted by Linda Fish | January 19, 2011 8:10 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 08:10
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Posted by beth shepherd | January 19, 2011 8:13 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 08:13
His favorite book is an old school classic "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". We love to read it outside swinging on the hammock (weather permitting lol).
Posted by DJ | January 19, 2011 8:15 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 08:15
We love to read before bed time and a favorite is Goodnight Moon.
Thanks for the giveaway:)
Posted by kathy dunaway | January 19, 2011 8:52 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 08:52
I like Bread and Jam for Frances.
Posted by Jennifer M | January 19, 2011 9:02 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:02
My father read to me as a child, which inspired me to write my own stories. Reading is still one of my favorite pastimes! Books rock!
Posted by Carissa H | January 19, 2011 9:02 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:02
My youngest daughter's favorite book is Snuggle Puppy. I've memorized so I sing it to her at bedtime some times. She just loves it.
My oldest daughter is really into the Skeleton Creek book series right now.
Thank you!!!
Posted by Crystal F | January 19, 2011 9:07 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:07
With a 2 & 4 yr old, we read a story each time out of the Family Treasury of Bible Stories that has been in my family for years. I remember snuggling up to my Mom avidly listening to her read it. I now love to read and firmly believe that her reading to me instilled this love and I want to pass on my love of reading!
Posted by Ginger Lanier | January 19, 2011 9:08 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:08
I would LOVE to read with my kids daily, but on weeknights, our schedule is so tight, it doesn't work out. :( Fortunately, they read a lot at daycare, and on weekends, we put at least two hours aside, often more, to read together. Our current favourites are the Rainbow Magic series.
Posted by Sadia | January 19, 2011 9:11 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:11
my favorite kids books are the that's not my ... series by usborne.my son loves those books.
Posted by sarah t | January 19, 2011 9:32 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:32
my favorite book is goodnight moon!
Posted by jolene | January 19, 2011 9:36 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:36
I love to read to the kids we read at bedtime.The kids love the Dr suess books. And one of their other favorites is I like ME! By Nancy Carlson.
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Posted by charline | January 19, 2011 9:40 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:40
I always read a bedtime story to my daughter when she was small and today when I visit I get to read a bedtime story to my grandson.
Posted by Linda | January 19, 2011 9:42 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:42
I love the Pokey Little Puppy - the golden book - and I love to read right before bedtime in their room with the lights dimmed.
Posted by Tarah | January 19, 2011 9:44 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:44
my little mermaid goldon book was my fav
Posted by crystle tellerday | January 19, 2011 9:49 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:49
i love to cuddle up on the couch sunday afternoon and read with my son :0)
Posted by Alice C | January 19, 2011 9:50 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:50
My favorite book was "Der Struwwelpeter", and our children always preferred to go through books by themselves.
Posted by Denise B. | January 19, 2011 9:58 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 09:58
Right now my daughter loves any Eric Carle book and we read right before bedtime
Posted by Laura | January 19, 2011 10:01 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 10:01
whenever I see my grandkids I will read to them
Posted by carol | January 19, 2011 10:19 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 10:19
I like to read to my grandchildren when they stay over with us!
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Posted by Deb K | January 19, 2011 10:32 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 10:32
Our favorite book is Seasame Street book
Posted by Jennifer | January 19, 2011 10:41 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 10:41
Reading a bed time story to my chidren is a great memory for us now I have 4 grandchidren who visit on weekends and I get to share bedtime stories with them
Posted by Dorothy Phillips | January 19, 2011 10:48 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 10:48
My favorite children's book was always Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl.
Posted by Desmond | January 19, 2011 10:53 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 10:53
My favorite children's book is The monster at the end of this book. I love to read it to my son right before bed.
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Posted by nickie | January 19, 2011 11:17 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:17
The weekends are our favorite time to read together - since they are independent readers there is this lovely quiet time on the weekends when each of the kids and my hubby and me each have a book and the house is in a quiet lull in the family room as we are all engrossed in our individual books.
When they were younger, the Junie B Jones series and Harry Potter series were go-to books for us.
Posted by Tinamarie | January 19, 2011 11:19 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:19
My favorite children's book is Horton Hatches the Egg. I loved this book as a child and I really love it now as a mom. I always get choked up when the egg hatches and an elephant-bird pops out and the text reads:
And it should be, it should be, it SHOULD be like that!
Because Horton was faithful! He sat and he sat!
He meant what he said
And he said what he meant...
And they sent him home
Happy,
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Reading to my 3 year old is our favorite everyday, no-matter-what, activity. We read before naps and before bed time. I love how books often launch a myriad of questions including language, motive, and culture. If I could be a "professional children's book reader" I would do it in a heartbeat.
Posted by Lisa | January 19, 2011 11:33 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:33
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Posted by Lisa | January 19, 2011 11:43 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:43
My favorite kids book is Green Eggs & Ham. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Posted by Michelle | January 19, 2011 11:45 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:45
I love reading to my daughter in her bed at bedtime each night. My favorite book to read to her is Miss Suzy.
Thanks for the chance.
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Posted by Monique Rizzo | January 19, 2011 11:50 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:50
love to read the black stalion nooks to my kids while thye are in bed and I am in the hallway between their rooms
Posted by valerie mabrey | January 19, 2011 11:59 AM
Posted on January 19, 2011 11:59
My favorite children's book is "I Wish that I had Duck Feet".
Posted by Robert Butler | January 19, 2011 12:11 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 12:11
I love to read to the kids on Sunday mornings. We're now into Dr. Seuss - my favorites as a kid.
Posted by paige chandler | January 19, 2011 12:36 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 12:36
My kids's favorite book is "Goodnight, Gorilla". We still giggle over that book!
Posted by Valeen N | January 19, 2011 12:48 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 12:48
When I was a kid, I loved to read Dr. Seuss and my kids enjoy hearing his books, too.
Posted by sarah | January 19, 2011 12:53 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 12:53
My favorite children's book is Rumpelstiltskin
Posted by Kelly | January 19, 2011 12:55 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 12:55
my favorite children's book is thomas' snowsuit by r. munsch. i love reading my niece and nephew to sleep, when they're all cozy (and quiet)!
Posted by becky | January 19, 2011 1:01 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:01
Our three year old granddaughter just loves for us to read to her. We read to her in the evening on the couch in the living room. Winnie the Pooh or Dr. Seuss will do.
Posted by Horace | January 19, 2011 1:07 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:07
My five year old daughter loves to read and be read to. Her favorite books are the SkippyJonJones books and the Splatt books. We like to read at bedtime, although she enjoys reading to me anytime I will listen.
Posted by Tammy | January 19, 2011 1:22 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:22
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Posted by Horace | January 19, 2011 1:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:25
My kids' and my favorite book to read together is Each Peach Pear Plum. We enjoy reading all times during the day, but especially before bedtime on the couch.
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
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Posted by Jenna | January 19, 2011 1:26 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:26
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Posted by Jenna | January 19, 2011 1:28 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:28
I was always a big fan of Curious George books
Posted by Lori Hart | January 19, 2011 1:56 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 13:56
My favorite childhood book was, and still is, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. It is such a sweet, poignant story with a very valuable lesson.
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Posted by Susan E. | January 19, 2011 2:02 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:02
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Posted by Susan E. | January 19, 2011 2:07 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:07
Go Dog Go! the best!!!
Posted by JC | January 19, 2011 2:09 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:09
I like To Give a mouse a cookie
Posted by Rebecca Peters | January 19, 2011 2:16 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:16
We snuggle up at night in the rocking chair and could read forever. During the day my daughter is just too curious and busy to sit and read, so it is our decompressing time where she actually sits still. The other favorite place to read is in the bathroom – she’s potty training so we spend lots of time in the bathroom and take advantage of the time to read. Favorite books right now: Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Subway by Christoph Neimann.
Posted by Kris | January 19, 2011 2:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:25
Favorite book is Corduroy by Don Freeman
Posted by ame | January 19, 2011 2:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:25
My favorite book is the Velveteen Rabbit and my kids like this book too.
Posted by syl | January 19, 2011 2:29 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:29
The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone-A classic!
Posted by kay | January 19, 2011 2:39 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:39
We live in FL now, but are originally from Louisiana. I have bought several books with a Cajun flare to introduce my grandson to Louisiana. Our favorite of these is Petite Rouge (i.e. Little Red Riding Hood)
Posted by Lisa Foster | January 19, 2011 2:59 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 14:59
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Posted by Lisa Foster | January 19, 2011 3:01 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 15:01
We like curious george
Posted by Linda Lansford | January 19, 2011 3:28 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 15:28
my favorite time to read is on Saturday, reading to my niece from her favorite Dr. Seuss book.
Posted by thoai | January 19, 2011 3:32 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 15:32
We love the Junie B Jones series
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Posted by Heather W | January 19, 2011 3:56 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 15:56
"Good Night Moon"!
Posted by Ed Nemmers | January 19, 2011 4:39 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 16:39
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Posted by Christine | January 19, 2011 4:44 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 16:44
Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella are our favorites. Thanks.
Posted by Joy F | January 19, 2011 4:57 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 16:57
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Posted by Joy Flynn | January 19, 2011 5:03 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:03
My favorite book to read my children is Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss cuddled up together on a rainy day!
Posted by Melanie Lockhart | January 19, 2011 5:11 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:11
My favorite children's book is Charlotte's Web
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Posted by Ellie W | January 19, 2011 5:18 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:18
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Posted by Ellie W | January 19, 2011 5:19 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:19
My fave book is Goodnight Moon--I loved to read that to my kids when they were young--it is very soothing, has a rhythm to it and perfect for reading to little ones at bedtime--simple prose to help them read and associate the words to actual objects they are familiar with
Posted by amy mayer | January 19, 2011 5:27 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:27
We always read to our kids before bed, and we almost always read "Goodnight Moon," among other books. Thanks!
Posted by Chanelle | January 19, 2011 5:29 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:29
My favorite children's book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Posted by Deana C | January 19, 2011 5:49 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:49
We like to read storybooks right before bedtime. The Velveteen Rabbit is a favorite! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net
Posted by Sharon Seneker | January 19, 2011 5:49 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:49
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Posted by Sharon Seneker | January 19, 2011 5:51 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:51
My favorite children's book is Goodnight Moon!
Posted by Kaitlyn Strycker | January 19, 2011 5:51 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:51
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" without question. I think it teaches kids to think outside of the box and really use their imagination.
Posted by Liz G. | January 19, 2011 5:54 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:54
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Daniel Manus Pinkwater (Author), Tomie dePaola (Author, Illustrator) This is my favorite childrens book and my favorite time to read is bedtime, it seems that is the time of day where the kids will talk about what is troubling them or making them happy
Posted by cathy miller / rewcath | January 19, 2011 5:58 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 17:58
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Posted by cathy miller / rewcath | January 19, 2011 6:02 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:02
my favorite book was the twilight series. I know pathetic but It got my hooked on reading. Love to read to my girls at night before they go to bed.
Posted by amy pugmire | January 19, 2011 6:02 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:02
I tweeted.....
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Posted by amy pugmire | January 19, 2011 6:04 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:04
I liked the Little Engine that Could because it taught about hard work/persistence
Posted by Heather S | January 19, 2011 6:06 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:06
Any of the Dr Suess book are wonderful. The way he manipulated language made them fun and interesting.
Posted by John Stetson | January 19, 2011 6:08 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:08
are you my mother,at home at night
Posted by Melea Avery | January 19, 2011 6:20 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:20
My favorite time and place to read is at the park in the morning
Posted by Alex K | January 19, 2011 6:40 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:40
Our favorite book is GO DOG GO
Posted by Pamela S | January 19, 2011 6:46 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:46
Where The Wild Things Are is and will always be my favorite. I like to read to my kids after dinner when they are in bed.
Posted by Tim | January 19, 2011 6:48 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:48
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Posted by Tim | January 19, 2011 6:49 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:49
Our favorite time to read is before bedtime when everyone is all snug and comfy. Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
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Posted by Erin E | January 19, 2011 6:55 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:55
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Posted by Erin E | January 19, 2011 6:56 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:56
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel!
Posted by Kurt Hoffmann | January 19, 2011 6:58 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 18:58
My son's favorite book right now is The Gruffalo. We love to read before bed:)
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Posted by Ashley | January 19, 2011 7:07 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:07
We love to read (I am a former children's librarian), but my 3 year old's favorite books are the Madeline books and Brontorina. My two year old loves Clifford! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by Susan Murray | January 19, 2011 7:12 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:12
Twitter - I can't figure out how to get it to list a link, but I did it! @semurray
Posted by Susan Murray | January 19, 2011 7:16 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:16
Man, I usually don't enter to win stuff but Laurel was just asking about an iPad. For real.
Anyway, even so she's not a total tech geek (shockingly). We have always spent a lot of time reading...it's one of our favorite cuddly time activities. And one of the great things is that she's now into chapter books that I loved as a girl and that still resonate now. So fun!
Right now she's really into the Little House on the Prairie books. We literally spent two hours on the couch the other day after school curled up reading Little House.
Posted by Boston Mamas | January 19, 2011 7:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:25
I really love to read to the kids right after dinner. We all gather in the living room and get cozy. Since the kids are all of different ages and book preferences, our time is spent reading bible stories. All 3 of the kids really enjoy it and so do I. I love watching their faces light up when they start recognizing one of the stories.
Posted by Jill L | January 19, 2011 7:28 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:28
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Posted by Jill L | January 19, 2011 7:31 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:31
I like reading to my kids when they are snuggled in bed at night.
Posted by shawna | January 19, 2011 7:39 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:39
My favorite children's book is Little Toot. My daughter's fave was Marmalade's Yellow Leaf.
I have always read to my girl. She has now developed a love of reading.
Posted by Kim H. | January 19, 2011 7:40 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:40
We read with our kids every night before bed. Right now, our favorite is Wacky Wednesday, but a perennial favorite is 10 apples up on top.
Posted by Debra F | January 19, 2011 7:40 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:40
I read with 300 kids per week at my school. We love stories and all kinds of creative book activities!
Posted by Line | January 19, 2011 7:42 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:42
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Posted by Debra F | January 19, 2011 7:42 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:42
I love to read to my own kids at bedtime. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book is one of our all-time favorites; so is "Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!" I'm also an early childhood special education teacher, and I love reading to my preschool students in our classroom reading center during circle time.
Posted by Dawn | January 19, 2011 7:44 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:44
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Posted by Dawn | January 19, 2011 7:49 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 19:49
I'm not a mom yet, but I've read to my niece since she was a baby. She actually likes the Disney books. She goes to my uncle's (her dad) study and grabs a different book each time and give it to me to read. We both sit on the floor. She's too funny, while I read, she acts it out! For myself tho, I like Horton Hears a Who!
Posted by Gail | January 19, 2011 8:00 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:00
My favorite book was 'Gus Goes to School' and it was about a ghost that wants to go to school with the real kids and takes his cat with him!
Posted by Jacob | January 19, 2011 8:05 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:05
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Posted by Jacob | January 19, 2011 8:07 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:07
Goodnight Moon is a favorite. We real all the time, we love to snuggle on the couch or bed.
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Posted by Tina H. | January 19, 2011 8:14 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:14
We love Go, Dogs Go by Dr. Suess!
Posted by Melanie | January 19, 2011 8:17 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:17
My favorite children's book is The Boxcar Children. It was my absolute favorite book as a child. I read it over and over again and was enthralled with the idea of four children trying to live all on their own in a boxcar. What a wonderful adventure! I now read that book every year to my "kids" who are my second graders. Our favorite place to read the story is over in our special reading corner. We have a cozy chair which belonged to my grandmother, a large blue rug and a reading lamp. We turn off the classroom lights and turn on our reading lamp and we are whisked off on a reading adventure on our "magic carpet". It is one of the best times of our day together!
Posted by Debbie Coats | January 19, 2011 8:20 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:20
My favorite bnook was little witches' big night!
Posted by Barrie | January 19, 2011 8:30 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:30
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Posted by amber gi | January 19, 2011 8:32 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:32
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Posted by amber gi | January 19, 2011 8:34 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:34
My favorite children's book is Goodnight Moon. I read it to my daughter every night before bed.
Posted by Lauren J. | January 19, 2011 8:41 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:41
We love to read hop on pop and always before bed
Posted by jeannine m | January 19, 2011 8:42 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:42
My favorite children's book is charlotte's web.
Posted by julieh | January 19, 2011 8:43 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:43
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Posted by Lauren J | January 19, 2011 8:43 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:43
definitely Where the Wild Things Are
Posted by Blake | January 19, 2011 8:44 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:44
Anything Dr. Seuss is good. My youngest is in a dual language program so he likes to laugh at me trying to read books in Spanish. My favorite time for reading is actually when I'm driving. The kids take turns reading and it keeps them quiet/occupied so I can concentrate on the road!
Posted by kristyk | January 19, 2011 8:44 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:44
My favorite books to read with the boys is the Magic Treehouse series. We have 25 of them and a ton more to go! The boys love them and I will admit I enjoy reading them as well.
Thanks!
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Posted by Toni-Lynn | January 19, 2011 8:45 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:45
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Posted by Flossip | January 19, 2011 8:45 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:45
My favorite children's book is Goodnight Moon.
Posted by Courtney | January 19, 2011 8:46 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:46
Our family favortie is Mouse Cookies! My kids always loved when I read to them! Now they read to their cousins!
Posted by Ember | January 19, 2011 8:48 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:48
Counting Kisses is my favorite book to read to my children. My husband and I have memorized it and often recite it when we are away from home. We read to our children every single night before bed.
Posted by Janet Hinz | January 19, 2011 8:48 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:48
I RTed you but I can't grab the link. IT won't show me the RT link. It just goes to your page when I click it :( Hope it counts!
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Posted by Toni-Lynn | January 19, 2011 8:48 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:48
I like to read to my kids about an hour before bed. That is my favorite time.
Posted by Jenn | January 19, 2011 8:48 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:48
Favorite childrens book to read? That would be the Velveteen Rabbit- I think it has alot of life lessons in it , and can be read many times!
Posted by ellen | January 19, 2011 8:49 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:49
I love reading Good Night Moon with our kids! Gotta love finding the little mouse on each page :)
Posted by Keri Schneider | January 19, 2011 8:49 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:49
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Posted by Jenn | January 19, 2011 8:50 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:50
My favorite book to read to our boys when they were younger was "The Monster at the End of This Book". It's great for acting out with the kids and making silly (imitations of Grover) voices.
Always read to them before bedtime. Always.
Posted by Kieran (Sleepydad) | January 19, 2011 8:50 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:50
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Posted by Ember | January 19, 2011 8:50 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:50
I love to read the Sandra Boynton Books to my kiddos, like Moo Ba LaLaLa. and Red Hat Green Hat!
Posted by Bethany Larrabee | January 19, 2011 8:51 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:51
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Posted by ellen | January 19, 2011 8:51 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:51
My very favorite book to read to my kids was always Green Eggs and Ham.
Posted by Carmen | January 19, 2011 8:51 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:51
My favorite book is Goodnight Moon and my daughters favorite book right now is Fancy Nancy. We always read together right before bed.
Posted by Jennifer b | January 19, 2011 8:52 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:52
My favorite place to read to my kids is in their bed. There is something extra sweet about being all comfy and in pajamas.
Posted by Jenn | January 19, 2011 8:52 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:52
We love to read at bedtime, every night. My kids have many of their favorites memorized, and I'll skip a page just to hear them correct me. :)
Posted by Amy | January 19, 2011 8:52 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:52
My favorite book to read to my 3 year old daughter is The Giving Tree. It teaches children about being kind and caring. I usually pull this book out when my daughter is not in her sharing mood. This book reminds her to be more giving and puts her in a great mood. We usually snuggle on our sofa when reading this book!
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Posted by Lisa Kosh | January 19, 2011 8:52 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:52
My favorite children's book is "Green Eggs and Ham."
Posted by Earl B. | January 19, 2011 8:55 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:55
WOW - my favorite???? My master's is in Young Adult Lit - I'm pretty sure I don't have just one favorite! My favorite book for the week in my preschool class, though, is The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. LOVE that book. My favorite read-with-my-11-year-old book right now is Eragon (except the names confuse me!). And, with my 6 year old, I'm currently holding Llama, Llama, Mad At Mama on the favorite list.
Reading is SUCH an integral part of our lives. It is my hope to teach my children how it is a necessary joy in our lives so that they can share that love and joy with others.
Posted by Judy Griscom | January 19, 2011 8:55 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:55
i like to read Goodnight Moon to my son..he loves it
Posted by Letty Monzon | January 19, 2011 8:56 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:56
I like the Harry Potter series. I enjoyed reading to my family in the afternoons.
Posted by Heidi Gail | January 19, 2011 8:59 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:59
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Posted by Kieran | January 19, 2011 8:59 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:59
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Posted by Lisa Kosh | January 19, 2011 8:59 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 20:59
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Posted by Lisa | January 19, 2011 9:01 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:01
Favorite book: "The Giving Tree" by She'll Silverstein. Our favorite place to read together is on the couch by the fireplace snuggled under a blanket.
Posted by Kristi | January 19, 2011 9:01 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:01
My kids love any and every book they get their hands on. We read in the car, before bed, on the way to other events, all of the time. It's one of the true joys that we all share.
Posted by Kerri | January 19, 2011 9:02 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:02
My favorite children's book is Good Night Moon
Posted by Katie R. | January 19, 2011 9:06 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:06
I love the Harry Potter books and can't wait till my son is old enough to read them together. He loves all books by Sandra Boynton. His favorites are 15 Animals and But Not The Hippopotamus.
Posted by Liz | January 19, 2011 9:08 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:08
Goodnight Moon is always a favorite at bedtime!
Posted by John | January 19, 2011 9:11 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:11
i loved reading the cat in the hat to my kids!!!!
Posted by Trisha | January 19, 2011 9:13 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:13
We read during breakfast. It makes for encouraging great table manners too. Ha.
Posted by Kristen | January 19, 2011 9:13 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:13
I like to read with my daughter anytime, anywhere. Anything by Mo Willems or David Shannon was fantastic when she would let me read to her. Now she mostly reads to herself.
Posted by Shauna | January 19, 2011 9:16 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:16
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Posted by Kristi | January 19, 2011 9:16 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:16
My favorite time to read to my son is when he is going to bed. He loves Dragon or Astronaut stories.
Posted by sustahl | January 19, 2011 9:18 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:18
My favorite time to read with my daughters is right before they go to bed. They love anything by Karen Katz, Corduroy, and the Knuffle Bunny series
Posted by Clarissa | January 19, 2011 9:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:25
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Posted by Clarissa | January 19, 2011 9:26 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:26
My daughter loves snuggling up with her Mommy at nightie night time on the glider in her room to read her favorite book Pat The Puppy. Its so wonderful to not only see her listening intently to the story but actually interacting with each page too! What a classic book to be able to bond and read together.
Posted by Lisa Delayo | January 19, 2011 9:26 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:26
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Posted by Liz | January 19, 2011 9:27 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:27
my kids and i like to read the if you give a mouse a cookie books
Posted by Sarah Hirsch | January 19, 2011 9:28 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:28
My favorite book ever is The Velveteen Rabbit. I read to my son every single night before bed and sometimes before naps. He loves it and I love it. One of these days he'll read to me and that will be fantastic!
Posted by Katie S. | January 19, 2011 9:30 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:30
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Posted by Sarah Hirsch | January 19, 2011 9:34 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:34
We read at least once a day because my girl loves books! I think her favorite book of all-time is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?" We have read that book SO many times over the past 4 years that she can recite it!
Posted by Brenda Lewis | January 19, 2011 9:38 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:38
I still read with my kids, and they're 13 and 11, only now instead of reading at bedtime, we go to the library and each of us picks a book. We find a quiet corner and I read the first two chapters of each book out loud. We vote and that's the book we take home. Then, in the summer we lay on floaties in the pool and I read to us, and when it's too cold for the pool we sit in the living room on the couch and read on the weekends. It's the little things.
Posted by usedtobeme | January 19, 2011 9:40 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:40
I love "Go Dog Go." It was my husband's favorite when he was a little boy. I love to hear him read it to our son! TxTerri/at/aol/com
Posted by Terri B | January 19, 2011 9:41 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:41
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Posted by usedtobeme | January 19, 2011 9:44 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:44
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Posted by Terri B | January 19, 2011 9:46 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:46
I love to read with them AFTER the bath but before they are in bed! That way they are kind of mellow, but they're still awake enough to enjoy the book!
Posted by Elizabeth N. | January 19, 2011 9:50 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:50
I tweeted, but can't figure out how to do the specific message! It should show up on FB eventually, too.
Posted by Brenda Lewis | January 19, 2011 9:50 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:50
Iwould always read to my daughter right before bed. My favorite book to read to her was the Complete Collection of Winnie the Pooh.
Now that she is older, we have done the Harry Potter series, The Baby Sitter Club books and Little House on the Prairie. It is fun now that she can read and we have taken turns reading. Her reading skills have improved by taking turns.
Posted by Holly | January 19, 2011 9:51 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:51
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Posted by holly | January 19, 2011 9:55 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:55
We read to our daughter when in the car. My wife reads while I drive. It has been fun to listen to many books while we have drive all over doing errands.
Posted by Richard | January 19, 2011 9:56 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:56
When my children were younger, we had reading time every evening at 5:00, we would read together while preparing dinner until my husband got home from work around 5:30, it was a special time with my three kids.
Posted by Carol | January 19, 2011 9:58 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:58
My favorite book to read to my two boys is Pocket Full of Kisses. They both love the story and it makes them feel so special.
Posted by Karen | January 19, 2011 9:59 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 21:59
We used to take our kids to the library and come home with loads of books, I would read one story every night with the kids beside me on the couch.
Posted by Reuben | January 19, 2011 10:00 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:00
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Posted by Karen | January 19, 2011 10:01 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:01
I love the Velveteen Rabbit. It is my all time favorite.
I love reading to my girls in the evening - we all snuggle on my bed and I read to them.
Posted by Michelle Smiles | January 19, 2011 10:01 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:01
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Posted by Michelle Smiles | January 19, 2011 10:04 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:04
We are all fans of The Twenty-One Balloons. I loved it as a kid and all 3 of my boys do, too. The twins are older (12) and in school and so I try to have reading time with them individually. Warren snuggles up in the morning before the official alarm goes off. Dow reads in bed with me after his shower and before his bedtime. It's awesome to have time with them separately engaging in a favorite activity!
Posted by Anne Glamore | January 19, 2011 10:04 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:04
Favorite is one fish two fish red fish blue fish. :)
Posted by Stephen Hand | January 19, 2011 10:06 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:06
One of my favorite books is Old Hat New Hat. I love reading it to my daughters at bedtime.
Posted by Stump | January 19, 2011 10:06 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:06
My kids love to read Hop on Pop. After we read it, they get to literally hop on pop, but he loves it as much as they do.
Posted by Jennifer M | January 19, 2011 10:07 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:07
David and the Phoenix was my favorite book when I was a kid. i like to give and read it to kids in my family
Posted by gala2 | January 19, 2011 10:09 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:09
My favorite time is in the morning when we are all fresh and rested. We snuggle up and read until our stomachs growl too loud. My personal favorite is "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein.
Posted by Brigid | January 19, 2011 10:16 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:16
For me the best reading time is before bedtime.
Posted by Rosalyn Sega | January 19, 2011 10:22 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:22
My favorite childrens book is and has always been since I was a child called "Mister Dog, The Dog Who Owned Himself," by Margaret Wise Brown. It's a lovely book with nice illustrations. When I visit with my granddaughters, we snuggle into bed before they must go to sleep, and I read it to them. It has become a favorite of theirs also!
Posted by Kathy S | January 19, 2011 10:23 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:23
Our all time favorite is Good Night Moon. The baby loves to hear us rhyme :)
Posted by Karns | January 19, 2011 10:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:25
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Posted by Karns | January 19, 2011 10:25 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:25
Me and my children love reading "where the wild things are." It just never gets old or boring reading it. They get so excited when it's time for me to read the book. They're favorite place to listen to me read the book is in park when all you can hear is the wind and trees swaying it's a very mesmerizing and beautiful moment.
Posted by Natalia | January 19, 2011 10:37 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:37
I've been reading "Where the sidewalk Ends" with my second grader each evening. It is my copy of the book from when I was a kid. I love that.
Posted by Soukii | January 19, 2011 10:44 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:44
My daughter loves Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, thanks!
Posted by Angela Winesburg | January 19, 2011 10:47 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:47
My favorite children's book to read is The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.
Posted by diane | January 19, 2011 10:55 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 22:55
My favorite children's book is Green Eggs and Ham.
Posted by Auriette Lindsey | January 19, 2011 11:00 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 23:00
I like to read with my kids on the couch before bedtime.
Posted by Amanda S. | January 19, 2011 11:04 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 23:04
Favorite book is Hop on Pop
Posted by kai | January 19, 2011 11:12 PM
Posted on January 19, 2011 23:12
I love "If you give a mouse a cookie." I read it with my nephew all the time!
Posted by Paul A | January 20, 2011 12:07 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 00:07
We love Goodnight Moon. Even though my son is now I teen, I think our precious reading time spent together when he was small has produced great dividends.
Posted by Regina M. | January 20, 2011 12:18 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 00:18
i love to read to my son just before bedtime
Posted by Darryl T | January 20, 2011 12:37 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 00:37
my favorite is The Velveteen Rabbit
Posted by Nina | January 20, 2011 2:03 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 02:03
My favorite children's book has always been The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.
Posted by Aaron B from IL | January 20, 2011 3:43 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 03:43
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Posted by Aaron B from IL | January 20, 2011 3:45 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 03:45
My favorite children's book is "Where The Wild Things Are"
Posted by Donnie Balzeigler | January 20, 2011 4:02 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 04:02
i love the giving tree
Posted by Jennifer gersch | January 20, 2011 4:33 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 04:33
I love Blueberries for Sal or almost anything by Robert McCloskey!
Posted by katfam | January 20, 2011 5:38 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 05:38
My favorite children's book is Amelia Bedelia
Posted by Daniel T. | January 20, 2011 5:49 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 05:49
My one-year-old's favorite book is the Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. He loves to read all the time, but especially before bed. And he likes anything that he can touch and feel the textures on the pages.
Posted by Amber | January 20, 2011 6:05 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 06:05
goodnight moon,is the best,right before bed.
Posted by elaine | January 20, 2011 7:18 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 07:18
Anytime is the time for reading. You can use bill boards or street signs to help early readers with sight words. My husband, a schoolbus driver, keeps a basket of books on his bus for elementary kids on long rides.
Posted by Julie H | January 20, 2011 7:20 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 07:20
"Trains,trains,trains"
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Posted by Marilyn L | January 20, 2011 7:49 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 07:49
My granddaughter loves Dr. Seuss - and Horton Hears a Who is her very favorite with Yertle the Turtle close behind
Posted by Marcia | January 20, 2011 7:52 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 07:52
My favorite book is Strega Nona and I always read to my kids at bedtime for sure, besides other times during the day.
Posted by Cynthia C | January 20, 2011 8:47 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 08:47
Some of our favorites are The Cat in The Hat and any of the Little Critter books. The 5 year old is learning to read so now he likes to read to me sometimes.
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Posted by Terry C | January 20, 2011 9:04 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 09:04
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Posted by Terry C | January 20, 2011 9:06 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 09:06
My son's favorite book is the same book that was my favorite when i was little, "Annie's Rainbow" we also really like the "Bread and Jam for Frances" books.
Posted by paige jagan | January 20, 2011 9:07 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 09:07
I love the cat in the hat, I read with my son before bed time!
Posted by lisa p | January 20, 2011 9:39 AM
Posted on January 20, 2011 09:39