With Christmas coming I had to share some children's books that I adore, they deserve a place in your home as well.
The books by Munro Leaf are my most favorite books, Ocean loves them.
The illustrations are cute, simple and quirky and his writing style is wonderful.
I love the way he conveys his message in a fun and goofy way without being dumb.
We have 5 of his books, only 4 of which are pictured here. I found the first one at a thrift store and it sent me on a treasure hunt trying to find more, online and at bookstores.
They really are the best books, scroll through the photos a bit and you will fall in love.
How to Speak Politely and Why by Munro Leaf
Manners can be fun by Munro Leaf
(my favorite part of the book, Ocean loves this part as well and will call us out when we are being "Whineys" or "Piggies")
How to Behave and Why by Munro Leaf
I loved this. Four basic rules- be honest, fair, strong and wise.
He goes into depth and explains what each of those traits mean.
Ocean and I repeat this to each other a lot throughout our day.
Reading can be Fun by Munro Leaf
See what I mean? I love these books!
The books below are a few other favorites...
You are to me by Rebecca Doughty
A sort of poetry, this book makes me think of a Weepies song.
The Lorax by Dr Seuss, quite possibly the best book on environmentalism out there.
What is God? Since we aren't religious but have many family members and friends who are we wanted to get a book that explains different beliefs and thoughts about God as a being, idea or person without any biases, this one does just that.
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We have Brushing your teeth can be fun, but I don't actually like it because there is a big emphasis on drinking milk in order to be healthy. I don't believe that so it is hard to read something I don't agree with.
ReplyDeleteOMG Bekah I am literally going to buy every one of these books. I freakin love you. You have the best assortments of books! xoxox
ReplyDeleteOne of our favorites is We are in a Book by Mo Willems. It is so funny. My husband can't get through it without laughing his head off, even after reading it for the fifteenth time! This is a wonderful post.
ReplyDeletesweet! i love those munro leaf books and have never seen them before. i collect old children's books, and i post about them here, if you are looking for more old fashion illustrations:
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thanks for sharing these!
I have never heard of any of these books but they look great-and looking at some reviews they seem much loved! I think you maaay just have solved the puzzle of what to get my little niece for Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat is God, is a very good book. Love that you put it up here. I think rainbow fish should be one :)
ReplyDeleteI already have quite a collection going to give to my little ones someday, and I love your suggestions. I have a few, but am forever on the lookout for cute books!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions! I ordered a couple of them for Christmas for my boys.
ReplyDeleteThese look so sweet - I might have to get one for my little nephew for christmas. I love your blog . .
ReplyDeleteWhen I have kids I will def. have to get them these books. So cute, I love the illustrations.
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I will have to buy the books by Munro. Nolan has a book called 'Hands Are Not For Hitting' and loves it haha. I think he would love these books too!
ReplyDeletethese are too cute! i still remember reading the disney book of etiquette with my mom, and those little rhymes and pictures still stick in my mind.
ReplyDeleteI commented on here when you first published this post-as I thought some of these books would be good for my niece. I ordered 3 of them and they just arrived! - I love them! I think the 'how to behave' book would be good for some grown ups to read too! I may have to get a copy of this one for myself!! :) Thanks for the book advise! :)
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