Age: 4+
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Christmas Trolls by Jan Brett, written in 1993.
Age 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud or talked about; this one has no words! Jan Brett is a beloved children’s book writer and illustrator… Continue reading
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The Gardener, by Sarah Stewart, Pictures by David Small. Written in 1997.
Age: 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. It’s 1935, smack in the middle of the Great Depression, and Lydia Grace Finch is leaving her beloved… Continue reading
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Time of Wonder, by Robert McCloskey. Written in 1957.
Age: 4+ Particulars (Out of 5): Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. My kids love this book, but I think I love it even more. I wasn’t born in 1957, but… Continue reading
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The Five Chinese Brothers, by Claire Huchet Bishop and Kurt Wiese. Written in 1938.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This book is a hoot. It’s been delighting children, including my children and grandchildren, for nearly 90 years. It is a tall tale, and the illustrations… Continue reading
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White Snow, Bright Snow, by Alvin Tresselt, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin. Written in 1947.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This lovely book, perfect for reading aloud, won the Caldecott Medal in 1948. It was also named an ALA (American Library Association) Notable Book. It feels… Continue reading
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One-Minute Bedtime Stories, by Shari Lewis, illustrated by Art Cumings. Written in 1982.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This book is a hoot! My kids loved it, and now my grandchildren love having it read to them. The stories, as the name suggests, are… Continue reading
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Tea With Milk, by Allen Say, written in 1999.
Reminder: Nana’s Books are rated G. Anyone could read them, or listen to them being read aloud. This is not just a sweet story, but a beautifully and gently illustrated book. It is Allen Say’s own story, a true fairy tale of… Continue reading
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