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Read it Again, Mommy! (and again, and again...)
Kids are great and so is reading, but let's face it: sometimes you'd rather eat dirt than read that same book again. Here's a list of tyke-pleasing selections you can still enjoy the 100th time around.
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Sparky!
2014 by Jenny OffillGet this itemIt's hard not to love a little girl trying to teach tricks to her mail-order sloth. Sparky! is funny and endearing with simple yet beautiful illustrations.
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Little Beauty
2008 by Anthony BrowneGet this itemInspired by Koko the gorilla and her pet cat, Little Beauty teaches children about unconditional love even through the toughest emotions.
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Rosie Revere, Engineer
2013 by Andrea BeatyGet this itemBudding inventor Rosie's journey to overcome her fear of failure is told in rhyme and includes fascinating illustrations. I notice something new every time I read it (is that a man in helium pants?!).
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Mustache Baby
2013 by Bridget HeosGet this itemEven big people will enjoy seeing the many good-guy vs. bad-guy manifestations of Baby Billy's mustache. There is also a Mustache Baby sequel, which I can't wait to check out!
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Chopsticks
2012 by Amy Krouse RosenthalGet this itemAn adorable story about how a little independence can strengthen any bond.
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Cat & Bunny
2015 by Mary LundquistGet this itemA beautiful and simple story about inclusion...oh, and every character lives in their own animal suit...from birth.
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Monsters Love Colors
2013 by Mike AustinGet this item"Dribble! Scribble! Mix, dance, and wiggle!" you'll chant as you gift adorable grey monsters with color.
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