Children's Books

I fell in love with this book several years ago when I bought it for my step-kids. We loved the illustrations and the story was great. Now, my toddler (almost 3) wants me to read this book to her almost every night. She especiallys loves the "wallpaper" page of Charlie doing various stunts. I highly recommend this book to parents who love to read to their kids. Read more »

I am 49 and my son is 4. We have read this book every night at bed time since we got it three weeks ago. We cannot stop laughing. Even though you know whats coming, you still cannot help yourself. My wife just rolls her eyes. Read more »

Iza Trapani did it again! My kids and I love this book! When we get to the part with “the rocking chair” we pack out laughing and have to hold our tummies! Fantastic rhyme and the pictures are loads of fun. Read more »

I remembered this book from my childhood so I bought it for my children. My four year old loves this book so much that we read it every night. She can picture read it to me because she knows all the words. The book is neat because it talks about a town that has been invaded by wasps and the townspeople meet to talk about how to get rid of them. The baker comes up with making a giant jam sandwich and trapping them in it. Interesting illustrations and cute plot. I would recommend this book. Read more »

My family loves to read these bug-themed poems together, and I’ve also used them in my sixth grade classroom. It is a fun and special challenge to learn to recite these poems together. Some poems alternate between readers, some read in chorus, and some read somewhat like a musical round. Read more »

My son received this book for his 2nd birthday, and I’ll admit, I was alttle disappointed. I thought “Boys don’t like ladybugs.” Well I was wrong. My son LOVES this book so much! 95% of the time when I tell him that it is “book time”, he grabs this book first. And we need to read it over and over again! Read more »

When I was 2 years old, I had a nightmare that spiders were all over my room. As a result, I was terrified of them, and still am scared of them. So imagine my grandmother’s surprise when, one day when she picked me up from school, I came to the car with tears streaming down my cheeks, and, when she asked me what was wrong, I said “CHARLOTTE DIED! “. Feeling sorry for me, she said, “Oh, honey, I’m sorry. Was she one of your friends?”. Imagine her surprise ( and, I suppose, amusement ) when I said,”NOOOOO! She was a SPIIIIIDEEEERRRR!” Once she calmed me down, I was able to tell her about the book, and how brave Charlotte saved her friend, Wilbur. That Christmas, I got a copy of the book, and was delighted. This charming story remains one of my favorites, with it’s themes of love, friendship, and the notion that even when they die, those we love are never really gone. All the characters, even Templeton the rat, are memorable. I can’t think of a lovlier story for children that illustrates the values of loyalty and friendship. And to this day, Charlotte is still the only spider I ever liked! You’ll love her,too. Read more »

Berkeley Breathed is one of the best autor’s one could come by. She has great enthusiasm and vision; it’s like you’re inside the story. “Goodnight Opus” has a great array of language for readers of all ages and abilities. Read more »