My bestest children's books

A Listmania! list by "ingleburgerbrain"
 
I am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)
1.  I am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola) by Lauren Child
The list author says:
  "Polly and her parents' favourite. Lola is so cheeky and Charlie is so smart. Fantastic!"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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I Am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola)
2.  I Am Too Absolutely Small for School (Charlie and Lola) by Lauren Child
The list author says:
  "More Lola - another wonderful and slightly emotional rollercoaster story. See if you can spot her invisible friend. Fab!"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (Hairy Maclary and Friends)
3.  Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (Hairy Maclary and Friends) by Lynley Dodd
The list author says:
  "Funny and witty story. Great illustrations. We love this dog and all his friends. Written as a rhyming poem, it's quick to read when you want to get them into bed pronto."
£4.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Picture Puffin)
4.  Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (Picture Puffin) by Bill Martin Jr.
The list author says:
  "By the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar ... more of the same beautiful drawings but without the twee-ness of some of his other stories. Polly loves the colours and the remembering the animals."
£4.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Harold and the Purple Crayon
5.  Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
The list author says:
  "An old favourite - a small boy with a purple crayon makes up his own bedtime story and takes us along for the ride. Simple, great fun and with a hint of danger - makes you think anything is possible."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Where The Wild Things Are
6.  Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
The list author says:
  "A timeless classic, as they say. Polly always giggles at the picture of Max being naughty. You can make some great roaring noises during it too."
£9.09   Used & New from: £2.76
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)

Slow Loris
7.  Slow Loris by Alexis Deacon
The list author says:
  "This book is quite simply coooool.  It's done in the style of a graphic novel.  Initially I thought it would be too grown up but it's got lots of flaps to lift."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.32
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Goodnight Moon
8.  Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
The list author says:
  "This one has been around since the 1940s. It peaceful and there are lots of things to look at. Great for wee ones."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

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Harry By The Sea (Red Fox picture books)
9.  Harry By The Sea (Red Fox picture books) by Gene Zion
The list author says:
  "Harry - another dog we love. Naughty simple storylines and highly politically incorrect in places. Watch out for the fat lady!"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Great Pet Sale
10.  The Great Pet Sale by Mick Inkpen
The list author says:
  "Lift the flap books - you gotta love them. This one has got the most fabulous animals in it. Beavers, dragons and penguins. And a happy ending too."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Everyone Hide From Wibbly Pig
11.  Everyone Hide From Wibbly Pig by Mick Inkpen
The list author says:
  "Yep - love this one also. You can do great silly voices. Polly loved it from being less than 1."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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The Elephant and the Bad Baby (Puffin Picture Books)
12.  The Elephant and the Bad Baby (Puffin Picture Books) by Elfrida Vipont
The list author says:
  "I remember this one from being small. Lovely pictures and deliciously naughty. My mum bounced me and and down on her knee every in time to the elephant running off. Great social history too!"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Cockatoos (Red Fox picture books)
13.  Cockatoos (Red Fox picture books) by Quentin Blake
The list author says:
  "Adorable and wry - and can find the cockatoos??"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack (Picture Puffins)
14.  Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack (Picture Puffins) by Lynley Dodd
The list author says:
  "Quite girly in a way. More from Hairy Maclary, this time he gets saved from the river by a little duckling."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Rosie's Walk
15.  Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins
The list author says:
  "Reminds me of our kitchen in the 1970s - crazy illustrations. Very simple story and all kids seem to love it. Another quick read for rushed bedtime!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Classic Books with Holes)
16.  There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Classic Books with Holes) by Pam Adams
The list author says:
  "You can sing it or read it, good fun either way."
£3.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
17.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The list author says:
  "Everyone loves this and deservedly so. Quite  good for learning number too."
£4.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (269 customer reviews)

Man on the Moon
18.  Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram
The list author says:
  "A new find of ours - it's a brilliant crazy book. Great drawings and lots of fun spotting aliens. I like the idea that the moon has to be vacuumed every night. Polly's cousin Thomas adores it too."
£4.65   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Pumpkin Soup
19.  Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper
The list author says:
  "Sentimental and a  bit dull as a story but the pictures make up for it. They are gorgeous and there's lots to look at."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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Harry The Dirty Dog (Red Fox Picture Books)
20.  Harry The Dirty Dog (Red Fox Picture Books) by Gene Zion
The list author says:
  "The original and best Harry. You can play spot Harry as you go along. Love the duo-tone."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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