11 Books That Should Be On Every Kids Bookshelf

I am an avid reader and use every opportinuty to encourage my kids to read, lining the shelves with books, leaving them on tables, or in baskets next to a comfy chair- moms lap is the favorite though. Bright picture books with engaging stories that I can read to them are the best way to grab their interest.  

We have built up quite a collection from board books to chapter books. But these 11 picture books are the ones that are winners, chosen night after night for story time or just to thumb through on their own.   They love them not only for the wonderful illustrations but also the silly, entertaining stories they contain. Most of them contain a simple lesson, some are just silly, all are fun to read.

The other reason I chose these 11 are because they are wonderful for boys or girls from toddlerhood and beyond.  So whether you are stocking your own shelves or looking for a great gift to pass on to someone these books are fantastic choices.

The Day The Crayons Quit-Drew Daywalt

Stuck- Oliver Jeffers

The Pout-Pout Fish-Deborah Dieson

Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day-Judith Viorst

Where The Wild Things Are-Maurice Sendak

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site-Sberri Duskey Rinker

Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus-Mo Williams

Llama Llama Red Pajama-Anne Dewdney

The Gruffalo-Julia Donaldson

Pirates Don’t Change Diapers-David Shannon

A Bad Case of The Stripes-David Shannon

Enjoy!

Robyn Good

My name is Robyn. I'm a professional blogger and full-time juggler of a 9-year-old + twin toddlers! On Celeb Baby Laundry, I write about topics that interest moms - pregnancy, mommyhood, living the Disney life, family travel, recipes, crafts and a dash of the latest celeb mom news! One of my greatest hopes is to show other parents that it is possible to balance everyday life with parenthood. You can enjoy life while sharing it with the best people of all - your children!

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