Timeless Children's Picture Books Every Kid Should Read at Least Once

These are the tales about family, friendship, and the importance of believing in yourself that will help your kids fall in love with reading.

Dec 06, 2019

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3-5

Timeless Children's Picture Books Every Kid Should Read at Least Once

Dec 06, 2019

Remember when you were a child, and nothing swept you away more than being read a special picture book? Share that magic with your child today by filling their bookshelf with these must-read picture books. 

These are the timeless books that have been parent favorites throughout the decades because they help kids fall in love with reading and build their early reading skills. From the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?which teaches kids to connect language with images, to the adventurous Where the Wild Things Are, which may have very well been your go-to growing up, you'll have the chance to see your child fall in love with the same books you did — all while you get swept up in the enchantment all over again. 

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