Even now that my children are older, we can’t seem to part with these read aloud favorites. My girls asked to be read these books over and over until they could read them on their own.<\/p>\n
They still sit on our shelf and I’m looking forward to passing them down when the time comes.<\/p>\n
The best thing about this list of books for girls is that all of them are available at your local library<\/a>. While I purchased almost all of them, I tried them out at the library first, to see if they were worth purchasing.<\/p>\n Once we checked the book out more than a few times, we usually bought a copy for the family library. A few of these books we have purchased twice. They were so popular the first copy didn’t survive being passed down over the years.<\/p>\n A New Coat for Anna<\/a>\u00a0by Harriet Ziefert<\/strong><\/p>\n Anna’s mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor.<\/p>\n A Pair of Red Clogs<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0Masako Matsuno<\/strong><\/p>\n Every child loves a new pair of shoes. Find out what happens when Mako cracks her new shoes while playing a game.<\/p>\n A Tree is Nice<\/a>\u00a0by Janice May Udry<\/strong><\/p>\n This simple text allows your child to use their imagination.<\/p>\n “Trees are beautiful. They fill up the sky. If you have a tree, you can climb up its trunk, roll in its leaves, or hang a swing from one of its limbs. Cows and babies can nap in the shade of a tree. Birds can make nests in the branches. A tree is good to have around. A tree is nice.”<\/p>\n Amelia Bedelia<\/a> by Peggy Parish<\/strong><\/p>\n Kids love Amelia Bedelia and her literal way of doing everything!<\/p>\n Baby Food<\/a> by Saxton Freymann<\/strong><\/p>\n My kids loved this book. Adorable baby animals carved out of fruits and vegetables fill the pages of this book. Your kids will be snuggled up with this book every time they have the opportunity.<\/p>\n Blueberries for Sal<\/a> by Robert McCloskey<\/strong><\/p>\n Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk!<\/i>\u00a0During their annual blueberry picking Sal wanders away from her mother to the other side of Blueberry Hill.\u00a0 There she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter.\u00a0 On the other side of the hill Sal’s mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite! Will each mother go home with the right little one?<\/p>\n Bread and Jam for Francis<\/a> by Russell Hoban<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have a picky eater? If so, check out Bread and Jam for Francis. Francis will only eat bread and jam until her mom comes up with a clever solution.<\/p>\n But Not the Hippopotamus<\/a> by Sandra Boynton<\/strong><\/p>\n If you haven’t introduced your toddlers to Sandra Boynton, stop what you are doing and check out her books today! My kids loved her funny, short books about silly animals. We wore out several copies of each of her books, they were such a delight.<\/p>\n Caps for Sale\u00a0<\/a>by\u00a0Esphyr Slobodkina\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What child doesn’t like a book about monkeys? This humorous book tells the story of a cap peddler who can’t seem to keep all his caps.<\/p>\n Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs\u00a0<\/a>by Judi Barrett<\/strong><\/p>\n Wouldn’t it be awesome if pancakes dropped from the sky? What if falling food took over the entire town? This classic book is a favorite for kids and adults. Make sure to watch the movie<\/a> after reading the book.<\/p>\n Corduroy<\/a> by Don Freeman<\/strong><\/p>\n Will Corduroy ever leave the department store shelf? Corduroy’s adventures have been a favorite of children for over 50 years.<\/p>\n Duck for President<\/a>\u00a0by Doreen Cronin<\/strong><\/p>\n What happens when a duck tries to take over the farm? He eventually runs for President, of course. Kids will love this silly story of what happens when animals take over the government.<\/p>\n Frederick<\/a>\u00a0by Leo Lionni<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIn\u00a0Frederick,<\/i>\u00a0a mouse who is a poet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail demonstrates that a seemingly purposeless life is indeed far from that\u2014and that we need not live by bread alone!\u201d \u2014Eric Carle<\/p>\n Goodnight Moon<\/a>\u00a0by Margaret Wise Brown\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This classic bedtime tale tells the story of a bunny as he says goodnight to everything in the room.<\/p>\n How to Make Apple Pie and See the World<\/a> by Marjorie Priceman<\/strong><\/p>\n How do you make an apple pie when the market is closed? You travel the world!<\/p>\n Little Bear<\/a> by Elsa Holmelund Minarik\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n What would Little Bear do without his mother? She fixes him soup on cold days, dresses him for the snow, and never forgets his birthday.<\/p>\n Love You Forever<\/a> by Robert Munsch<\/strong><\/p>\n “I’ll love you forever This classic book is a must have for any home library.<\/p>\n Madeline<\/a> by Ludwig Bemelmans<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow along with the fearless Madeline on her Paris adventures.<\/p>\n Make Way For Ducklings<\/a> by Robert McCloskey<\/strong><\/p>\n A delightful story of how Mrs. Mallard gets her seven little ducklings through the streets of Boston and to their new pond.<\/p>\n Mirette on the High Wire<\/a> by\u00a0Emily Arnold McCully<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Find out what happens when Mirette discovers the hidden talent of the mysterious stranger staying at the boardinghouse.<\/p>\n Night of the Moonjellies<\/a> by Mark Shasha\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n After the last customer is served at the seaside hotdog stand, Mark sails off with Gram for a promised surprise, and finds a nighttime sea full of shimmering moonjellies.<\/p>\n Once a Mouse…<\/a> by Marcia Brown\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A hermit knows the magic to change a small mouse into a cat, a dog, and a majestic tiger. Read along with this beautifully illustrated book.<\/p>\n One Morning in Maine<\/a>\u00a0by Robert McCloskey\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sal has another adventure planned, but she’s surprised to discover her tooth is loose!<\/p>\n Owl Moon<\/a>\u00a0by Jane Yolen\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird. But does the owl respond?<\/p>\n Ox-Cart Man<\/a> by Donald Hall\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow the journey of one man as he travels to town to sell all the goods his family has made throughout the year.<\/p>\n Rosie Revere, Engineer\u00a0 <\/a>by Andrea Beaty\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she’s a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. Find out what happens when her aunt comes to visit.<\/p>\n Strega Nona<\/a> by Tomie dePaola<\/strong><\/p>\n When Strega Nona (Grandma Witch) leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works.<\/p>\n The Best Loved Doll<\/a> by Rebecca Caudill<\/strong><\/p>\n This was my very favorite book growing up. I still have the original worn copy! This is a story of a little girl named Betsy and her favorite doll Jennifer.<\/p>\n The Big Snow by\u00a0Berta and Elmer Hader<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Read how winter comes to the woodlands and the animals make their preparations in this beautifully illustrated book.<\/p>\n The Circus Ship<\/a> by\u00a0Chris Van Dusen<\/strong><\/p>\n When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the poor animals are left on their own make their way to a nearby island. They soon win over the wary townspeople with their kind, courageous ways.<\/p>\n The Clown of God<\/a> by Tomie dePaola<\/strong><\/p>\n Little Giovanni is poor and homeless, but he can do something wonderful: he can juggle. He becomes famous throughout Italy for his rainbow of colored balls that delight the entire town.<\/p>\n The Giraffe that Walked to Paris<\/a> by Nancy Milton<\/strong><\/p>\n The true story of the first giraffe that ever lived in Europe.\u00a0Her arrival in Paris was celebrated with a splendid royal parade, and everywhere she went she caused a sensation.<\/p>\n The Glorious Flight<\/a> by\u00a0Alice Provensen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Louis Bleriot’s historic first cross-Channel flight.<\/p>\n The Little House<\/a> by Virginia Lee Burton<\/strong><\/p>\n A little house in the country found itself squeezed into a big city block over the years. A fun story with a happy ending.<\/p>\n The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This book about little island in the midst of the wide ocean shares the story of the curious kitten who comes to visit. As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home witness an ever-changing array of sights, smells, and sounds \u2013\u00a0proving that, no matter how small, we are all an important part of the world.<\/p>\n The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n They even made a movie from this classic children’s book. This story follows Ferdinand the bull who only wants to sit in the field and eat flowers all day long.<\/p>\n The Rag Coat by Lauren Mills<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The heartwarming story of Minna and her family and her rag coat. Lovingly made by her mother.<\/p>\n The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The story of Peter and his adventures throughout the city on a snowy day. This was one of my kids’ favorite books when they were growing up. We went through several copies!<\/p>\n The Story about Ping\u00a0Marjorie Flack<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n You can’t pass on this classic tale of Ping, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River. Ping’s misadventures one night while exploring the world around his home form the basis of this timeless children’s book.<\/p>\nBest Books for Girls<\/h1>\n
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