Must-Read Children's Books

I am a self-proclaimed book snob. There. I said it. When I go to the library with my kids, I get so frustrated trying to weed through all of the children's books that are astonishingly bad. Part of me feels guilty typing those words because I realize, as a children's book author myself, that someone's heart and soul went into writing some of these books that make me cringe. On that note, I never intend to write book reviews about the titles I dislike. Instead, I want to celebrate the books that my kids and I love to read! 

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The Remember Balloons

Author: Jessie Oliveros
Illustrator: Dana Wulfekotte
​Words I would use to describe the title:

• Tender
• Sensitive

Gift Idea: Anyone who has been affected by memory loss associated with aging and diseases such as Alzheimer's.

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Can I Give You a Squish? 

Author: Emily Neilson
​Words I would use to describe the title:

• Insightful
• Happy

Gift Idea: Your friend who is "not a hugger"

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Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

Author: Erica Silverman
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
​Words I would use to describe the title:

• Sweet
• Silly

Gift Idea: Horse-loving 5-9-year-old girl

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This Way, Charlie

Author: Caron Levis
Illustrator: Charles Santoso
​Words I would use to describe the title:

• Compassionate
• Heartwarming

Gift Idea: Animal lovers of all ages

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Ready, Set, Sloth!

Author: Janey Merry
Illustrator: Cami Vollmer
​Words I would use to describe the title:

• Encouraging
• Hopeful

Gift Idea: Kids that love gym class...or sloths!

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The Girls

Author: Lauren Ace
Illustrator: Jenny Lovlie
​Words I would use to describe the title:

• Kind
• Supportive

Gift Idea: Friends of all ages! I mailed it to my adult BFFs for Christmas last year. 

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If I Could Keep You Little

Author: Marianne Richmond
Words I would use to describe the title:

• Sentimental
• Tear-jerking

Gift Idea: Mother's Day, Toddler's Birthday​

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Have you read the books I have suggested above? Which are your favorites? Do you have any suggestions for my next "Must-Read" list? Please let me know in the comments below!