16 Scholastic Children’s Books We’ve Read in 2016
September 1, 2016
My name is Nicole, and I am a Scholastic-holic. Admitting you have a problem is the first step. The second step is ignoring the problem and continuing to order cheap paperbacks while living vicariously through your 3 and 6-year-olds. Of course my children benefit from this addiction, but now so can you, with this handy dandy list of 16 best/not-the-best children’s books we’ve read this year. As the adults who are forced asked to read the same thing time and time again, it helps if we actually like the book. Here are the ones we like, love, and would like to love a little more.
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This one caught me with tears in my eyes when I was least expecting it. It’s all about adjusting to life with a sibling and while it may be initially painful for the older sib, the relationship will be unlike any other out there. Great for parents feeling guilty about spreading their love as their family expands. LOVE!
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This is a series that we fell in love with by checking out at our local library. While paperbacks just aren’t the same as hardcovers, these books are just charming with their sweet art and heart-warming messages throughout. LOVE!
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The story of a piece of peanut-buttered bread searching for a BFF almost goes on too long while you feel sorry for the poor shlup, but you-know-who arrives just in time. Impressive pictures of food in action with laugh-out-loud puns along the way. LOVE. (We bought the sequel “Milk Goes to School” and weren’t really impressed.)
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I realize it’s a tad late to be recommending “The Night Before (insert grade level here)” books. But maybe they’re on sale and you can save it for next year. There are several of these types of books out there and I’ve found this author’s versions to be the best. Plus, it makes for a fun “night before school” tradition. LIKE.
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This is a series of books about different types of “busy people” and what their workdays look like. My youngest demanded I start calling her Dr. Mike for a good six months after we read this one about a veterinarian. Not the best dialogue, but kids won’t notice. LIKE.
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The colors of this book did not photograph well, but it’s a fan favorite in our house. A quick read, all about the alphabet, both uppercase mom and dads and lowercase kids. And let’s face it, the title is just fun to say. LIKE.
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We bought this book a few years ago when getting our toddler to brush her teeth was similar to pulling teeth. While it is very educational, our plan backfired. Instead of being horrified at the thought of her teeth falling out due to cavities, our lovely little one stopped brushing as well as she should have been with the hopes of them falling out being followed by a visit from the tooth fairy. Possibly better for an advanced audience! DISLIKE.
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Let me just start by saying that I LOVED Amelia Bedelia growing up. I thought her mishaps were hilarious, but kids (at least my kids) just look confused as to why she does things so literally. For older kids, I think these would be a hit, but understanding sarcasm might help here. Since Amelia and I go way back I’ll say love/hate.
That’s it for our list of 16 books we LOVE, LIKE and would like to love a little more this year. What do you think? Have you read any of these? Do you have other recommendations to add to the list? Are you also slightly pissed at Sam Science for making your daughter think cavities will make the tooth fairy come faster? Me neither. Would love to read your reactions in the comments!