Terrifically Thomas: The Classics

Growing up, I had an extensive library/ book collection at my disposal and had a love of reading and writing. The reason being because my parents instilled a love of reading within me at a very young age. Every night, I'd curl up in my bed, ready for a night's sleep and listen as my mom or dad animatedly read story after story, book, after book. It was the best part of each day. Now, I adamantly believe these experiences laid the foundation for my love of learning and successes in education and I want to instill that same love in Jack. Thus, I have been compiling a list of 'must-have' books as I establish his own library. Many are favorites, many I absolutely loved, and most I consider classics. In your opinion, what are "the classics"? What are your favorites?

Here is what I have come up with as my "classics"/ MUST-haves so far...

(I'd love to hear your suggestions too!)

Drummer Hoff

Written By: Barbara Emberley

Illustrated by: Ed Embereley

This was the very first book I could read at age 3. I actually memorized it and then "read" it to everyone, everywhere. I loved it so much, my parents gifted it to me later in life, AND my brother used it within the sermon of mine and Brad's wedding. It is FAB-U-LOUS!

The Princess Who Never Laughed

it's a Disney production book - so I'm not sure the exact author

This may seem silly to you and I typically am not a fan of any Disney books like this, but this book is beyond HYSTERICAL. I remember reading it with my Dad and my brother and laughing until we cried. It's out of circulation, so I found a random person to buy it from off of a website and gave it to my Dad last Father's Day so he can enjoy reading it with his grandchildren just as he did with his "original" children.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

(and all other Eric Carle books)

Written and Illustrated by Eric Carle

I think you could ask 100 people on the street and 98 of them would agree that this is a classic, if not all. I adore Eric Carle and alllllll of his amazingly, beautiful books.

The Rainbow Fish

By: Marcus Pfister

I love the lesson learned from this book!

Blueberries for Sal

By: Robert McCloskey

I remember reading and rereading this over and over with my Mom

Where the Wild Things Are

I always looooooved this!

Click, Clack, Moo

Cows that Type

HIL-AR-I-OUS!!!!!

Giggle, Giggle Quack

even MORE hilarious than Click, Clack, Moo! I wholeheartedly ADORE these books!

The Pigeon books...

Goodnight Moon

a CLASSIC of the Classics! Should be a staple in every child's library!

Love You Forever

While it can be a bit creepy, I still love what she says: "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, and as long as you're living my baby you'll be"

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon