What do you read to your kids?

Sassenach · Post by **Sassenach** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:45 am

I'm looking for some recommendations on what to read to my son. We do read the usual suspects -- Seuss, Carle, any board book he feels like chewing on), but I'd like some different stuff that doesn't necessarily have to be a children's book (no pron, EZ and company) or even a baby book; he's 4 months old, and really anything will do for him.

Here's a picture of my little juggernaut for your troubles.

Crust Bucket · Post by **Crust Bucket** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:48 am

Kenny X · Post by **Kenny X** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:49 am

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy World!!

My dad read me this all the time when I was little. I loved it!

Also, cute kid you got there!!

baffled · Post by **baffled** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:52 am

Spider Monkey · Post by **Spider Monkey** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:53 am

The absolutely gorgeous baby Jack is a bit young for these books, but stow them in your wheel house for later. My kids loved these books from the point when they could read and still love them, and they made them a whiz at history!
I learned more from reading these books than I ever did in school.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cartoo ... e_Universe

Spider Monkey · Post by **Spider Monkey** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:03 am

"Where the Wild Things Are" and "The Giving Tree" were favorites with the pre-reading children.

Holland Oates · Post by **Holland Oates** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:05 am

The Bible. It is obviously.

The Venerable Bogatir X · Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:11 am

Screaming Flying Monkey wrote:"Where the Wild Things Are" and "The Giving Tree" were favorites with the pre-reading children.

Add "Old Turtle" to the above two...He won't have a clue at that age, but the kids have loved that book without stoppage.

"Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site" is a big hit with my son and I'd imagine your little one will like the images.

The "Bing Bunny" books if you can find them.

The "Llama Llama" books.

dingleberry · Post by **dingleberry** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:13 am

Goodnight Moon.

Dinotrux

When he's a little older, The Captain Underpants series is pretty damn funny.

cleaner464 · Post by **cleaner464** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:16 am

http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Bible-Ant ... 0380015390

Turdacious · Post by **Turdacious** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:18 am

The book has a finger puppet installed-- it will be as fun as you can make it.

http://www.amazon.com/Barnyard-Boogie-O ... 1579391303

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:20 am

Gossie and Gertie books by Oliver Dunrea were a favorite

Kenny X · Post by **Kenny X** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:22 am

I can't believe I was just posting animated gif's of Lisa Ann in the Random Gif thread and now I'm over here recommending children's books a few posts back...

The Venerable Bogatir X · Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:26 am

Dr. Agkistrodon wrote:I can't believe I was just posting animated gif's of Lisa Ann in the Random Gif thread and now I'm over here recommending children's books a few posts back...

IGx is a special place.

Hymen Asshole · Post by **Hymen Asshole** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:30 am

All my kids are old and now I read to my Granddaughter, enjoy every moment of it.

"A Light in the Attic"
"Where the Sidewalk Ends"

When he gets older and is in elementary school read "The Hobbit" to him and with him

tough old man · Post by **tough old man** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:32 am

My little sister ate one hare
My little sister hugged an ape http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG7lIU ... 051788576X

by Boynton
Going on a bear hunt
15 animals
really all of her stuff

Kenny X · Post by **Kenny X** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:34 am

Hymen Asshole wrote:All my kids are old and now I read to my Granddaughter, enjoy every moment of it.

"A Light in the Attic"
"Where the Sidewalk Ends"

When he gets older and is in elementary school read "The Hobbit" to him and with him

"A Light In The Attic" was awesome.

Spider Monkey · Post by **Spider Monkey** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:39 am

When my kids were a bit older I read all of the Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, a lot of the classics, to them out loud. We read at bed time and on long car rides. It was wonderful. I can't wait for grandchildren!!

tough old man · Post by **tough old man** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:45 am

Let me see what we have here and if it worth it I will send you a box full if you want.
Oh! Snuggle puppy!

Dunn · Post by **Dunn** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:46 am

Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit

I also tell my niece and nephew stories from Grimm's and random other Germanic myths. They enjoy it.

Holeyfraggaroley · Post by **Holeyfraggaroley** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:49 am

"Guess how much I love you" by mcbratney
Anything by boyinton
Toot and puddles
Knufflebunny
Monster at the End of the Book
Stinky Cheese man
Wish for wings that work- by berkley breathed
Pete and Pickles
Pirates don't change diapers
Click clack quackity quack
Fluffy scourge of the sea

Hope that helps. Gotta mix it up or you will be reading the same shit everyday.

tough old man · Post by **tough old man** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:55 am

One music recommendation -
Both of my girls listen to Brother Iz to this day to sleep peacefully
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyQGn6E3Lcg

Batboy2/75 · Post by **Batboy2/75** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:15 am

With a stylish at like that? That juggernaut has to be into pron!

This should get the little rug monkey started. Chances are pretty good he's fan already.

syaigh · Post by **syaigh** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:20 am

I second Good Night Moon.

Stuff with good rhythm and rhymes they seem to appreciate. Sandra Boynton's books are awesome.

Mostly, he'll like pictures. Show him pictures and just tell him stories. Especially pictures of babies and smiling people. They can recognize smiles at this age. :)

buckethead · Post by **buckethead** » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:36 am

Go the fuck to sleep

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