Monday Listicles

By Stasha | Published April 22, 2012

Another week ends. Hurray for a new one!

Ignore me, I honestly do love Mondays. And your lists. Like the ones last week. You all really made me laugh! Even the one that was written as a response by a celebrity SAHM who found ours very offensive. Sadly she forgot to link it up. Shame really, I know you were all wanting to read about why I should stop whining about my life and embrace botox, car service and real leather shoes…

Before we dive into the list of books let me tell you about next week’s listicles. Because Anna is a book worm and a published author herself it is fitting we ask her to choose the topic. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find Mommy Padawan’s blog among the linked bellow and complete the list she calls for. Then return next week to link it up.

But first, let’s talk books:

Make a list, check it twice, link it up. Read others. Have fun!

 

Little J’s top 10 favorite books

 

1. Shoo fly by Iza Trapani

He loves all Iza’s books. But this one I caught him singing and reciting often. In fact he makes up his own version.

2. I stink by Kate and Jim Mc Mullan

We have borrowed this book three times from the library already. Enough said.

3. My Completely Best Story Collection by Lauren Child

We read these often before bedtime. I think ‘I won’ story is his favorite from this book.

4. What do people do all day? by Richard Scarry

Is there a child that doesn’t love this book?

5. National Geographic World Atlas

I remember as a child flipping through my grandpa’s atlas. To this day I can recognize most national flags. Little J does the same. Only his favorite is the section on tectonic plates.

6. Wanted: Cat by Marinka, Peajaye and Sonya

He loves the story. He loves the pictures. And he loves that it is long, so it buys him at least 10 extra awake minutes.

7. Punxsutawney Phyllis by Susanna Leonard Hill

We won this book in a giveaway and it arrived a week after Groundhog day. Funny thing, Little J loved it already because they were reading it in preschool at the same time! It is such a wonderful story.

8. Robot Zot! by Jon Scieszka

I find this book a bit odd, but my son loves it! He spotted it in the library and he loved listening to the CD that came with it. I honestly think this would be the one to teach him reading with.

9. Bossypants by Tina Fey

This is the only book I downloaded for MYSELF on MY iPad. And my kid is always clicking on it and flipping pages. The power of Tina!

10. The Bear Went Over the Mountain by Iza Trapani

This book came out on April 1st and is already a favorite of ours.

All images are courtesy of Amazon and if clicked they will take you to the shop.

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52 Comments

  1. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:12 by Cookie's Mom | Permalink

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    Missed you so much I just had to pop in for a wee visit. This topic is right up my alley!

    There’s nothing more wonderful than a kid who loves to read! Some titles I have not heard of here. I’m looking forward to checking them out.
    Cookie’s Mom recently posted..Ten Books You Should Read

  2. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:16 by Susi | Permalink

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    I love that you made the list with books your son loves to read. I have heard of some of these but not all. Also, my little one prefers her Richard Scarry on Netfix. :)
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  3. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:29 by paul | Permalink

    How cool that you did Little J’s books. I loved looking at the atlases too(still do actually) You and Little J must have a blast reading together.
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  4. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:29 by Ally | Permalink

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    I miss children’s books!
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  5. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:37 by Alison@MWT | Permalink

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    So wonderful that he is a reader!! I need to check out some of these books.
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  6. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:47 by Lenore | Permalink

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    Fun, Stasha! I have not read any of these books with the kids. I’ll have to explore a little further. And the picture at the end is wonderful, as usual.

  7. Posted April 22, 2012 at 19:48 by stacey | Permalink

    And I thought we read a lot of books. I only recognize one or two on your list! It’s off to the library for me!
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  8. Posted April 22, 2012 at 20:25 by jacqui | Permalink

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    Who wouldn’t love a book titled ‘I Stink’?? That’s hilarious!
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  9. Posted April 22, 2012 at 20:39 by Delilah | Permalink

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    I love that my kids are readers like me. They love to go to the libraries and can happily spend hours browsing for new books. I’ll have to check out a few of the books on your list!
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    • Posted April 22, 2012 at 21:58 by Stasha | Permalink

      We love our library too! And I LOVE the new look of your blog, really nice!!

  10. Posted April 22, 2012 at 20:46 by Christine | Permalink

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    I’m a little sad that my boys aren’t as into Richard Scarry as I was when I was a kid. However they LOVE maps and atlases and Mo Willems books, especially Knuffle Bunny.
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  11. Posted April 22, 2012 at 20:47 by Robbie | Permalink

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    I Stink is one of our favorites too!!
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  12. Posted April 22, 2012 at 20:49 by Anna | Permalink

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    Yay! I have to look for some of these next time we go to the library! Have you read much of the Tina Fey one yet? I love her but have not read her book yet. Great list and thank you so much for letting me pick the next one, so fun!
    Anna recently posted..Monday Listicles – The Books Edition!

  13. Posted April 22, 2012 at 21:30 by Amanda | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Well I, for one, am NOT a fan of Mondays. But I do love your list, and Listicles in general, of course!
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  14. Posted April 22, 2012 at 22:37 by Ducky | Permalink

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    Like minds!! Lil Duck listed her top 10 favorite reads as well. Looking forward to checking some of these out!!
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    • Posted April 22, 2012 at 22:45 by Stasha | Permalink

      Love your list. Yes we are very alike. In fact dare I say we are both rather brilliant?

  15. Posted April 22, 2012 at 22:41 by Jadzia@Toddlerisms | Permalink

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    What a great list! I can’t believe I haven’t heard of most of them. The favorites chez Toddler are any of the Pigeon books (Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, etc.), any of the Simms Taback books (which I am beyond sick of), and Bonsoir Lune (goodnight moon, in French).
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  16. Posted April 22, 2012 at 23:09 by Bits of Bee | Permalink

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    Great list! I haven’t read some of those before, looks like I have some new ones to add to my list (including the Tina Fey pick, love her!). So glad to finally return for my very favourite meme :)
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  17. Posted April 22, 2012 at 23:21 by Bridget | Permalink

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    Oh geez! I forgot all about Richard Scarry with this set of twins. Thanks for the reminder:)
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  18. Posted April 23, 2012 at 02:32 by Jenn | Permalink

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    Awww :) How adorable. Glad you are raising a reader :)
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  19. Posted April 23, 2012 at 03:45 by Mark | Permalink

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    I don’t read books but I love that photo of your little one at the end. Too cute!
    m.
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  20. Posted April 23, 2012 at 04:12 by Iza Trapani | Permalink

    Stasha, my friend, thank you so much for listing my books. I am delighted that J is making up his own versions! That is terrific. Kudos to you for raising such a good little reader – who clearly enjoys a wide variety of books! Bear hugs :-)

  21. Posted April 23, 2012 at 07:31 by Kimberly S. (Sperk*) | Permalink

    Twitter:
    I love “Stink” I really really do. And I love a good atlas. I really really do. And I love Monday Listicles. And your photos. Thanks for making the start to every week so awesome.
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  22. Posted April 23, 2012 at 08:03 by Theresa Sonoda | Permalink

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    Lovely list! And the picture is adorable. I’ve been meaning to read a Tina Fey book, but I’ve also been meaning to read a Michelle Obama book, a Hillary Clinton book, a Whoopi Goldberg book, etc. You get the jist….hehe
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  23. Posted April 23, 2012 at 08:15 by Amy | Permalink

    Bossypants by Tina Fey is also my favorite! I am glad about having the same interest:)
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  24. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:09 by RoryBore | Permalink

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    Love Little J’s reading library….very varied taste – I like that. It’s amazing to see how their choices will change as the get older too. Just wait: we’ve moved on from Richard Scary and Good Night Moon to the lovely literature tones of Captain Underpants and the Dumb Bunnies *eye roll*.
    Ok – I will not sleep tonight without knowing who the offended celeb is :)
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    • Posted April 23, 2012 at 10:10 by Stasha | Permalink

      I did not want to give her the traffic since she was quiet mean with her list. I don’t know how famous she is, but she thinks she is A list. Will tweet you the link, you be the judge.

  25. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:17 by Jessica | Permalink

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    I haven’t read any of these books. Or even heard of them. How bad is that?
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  26. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:24 by Just Jennifer | Permalink

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    My kids’ book list would have to include Fox in Socks and Green Eggs and Ham, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Magic Treehouse series, American Girl series.

    I still wanna know what YOU like to read!
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  27. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:26 by Deirdre | Permalink

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    Love Charlie and Lola! Remind me of when my girls were younger. Happy Monday!

  28. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:34 by Tracy | Permalink

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    My little junebug loves our atlas, and all maps, also! So cute. Love seeing children’s book recommendations.
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  29. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:58 by Susanna Leonard Hill | Permalink

    Such a wonderful list of books! I am a huge Iza Trapani fan (and not just because she’s my friend – her books are everything picture books should be!) I was so surprised and honored to see Phyllis on your list – thank you so much! – and I’m glad Little J enjoyed it!
    Susanna Leonard Hill recently posted..Meet Lisa Thiesing Author/Illustrator!… And A Giveaway!

  30. Posted April 23, 2012 at 10:07 by Mama, Hear Me Roar | Permalink

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    My kids love Richard Scarry and so do I! There’s one we’re stuck on right now, his “Please and Thank You” book. Such a funny book on manners! Gotta check out Iza’s books now.
    P.S. Love that pic of Little J’s reading moment.
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  31. Posted April 23, 2012 at 11:41 by By Word of Mouth Mus | Permalink

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    Must make you a list of some of the pic books my mother in law has brought over for my girls that you would enjoy … remind me!
    On another note, can i make you jealous that i attended the Erma workshop this weekend in OH? ;)
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  32. Posted April 23, 2012 at 12:02 by Jackie | Permalink

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    I love how his list is so expansive. I mean, I wonder how many other 4 yo are into the “Atlas”? Already has the traveler’s eye, I do presume.
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  33. Posted April 23, 2012 at 12:10 by Katie E | Permalink

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    Great list, Stasha! I love that you included Bossypants on it – that book was great. I can’t wait to read little kid books again with my boy.
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  34. Posted April 23, 2012 at 13:52 by Sharon | Permalink

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    Jon Scieszka and Richard Scarry rock! We haven’t read either of the books by them in your list, not to mention the others! I love a great list of books.

    Might be heading to Amazon …s
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  35. Posted April 23, 2012 at 14:03 by Dwija {House Unseen} | Permalink

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    I’m usually so focused on the school aged kids that I haven’t shopped much for the little ones lately. Love your list!
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  36. Posted April 23, 2012 at 14:11 by Jessica | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Richard Scarry books and Atlases were two of my favorites growing up, too. I’ll have to check out the others for Josh. :)

  37. Posted April 23, 2012 at 18:32 by My Inner Chick | Permalink

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    —There is no doubt that you have children…I lo000ve your list….and I have Bossy Pants on my list, too. Xxx
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  38. Posted April 23, 2012 at 19:02 by runnermom-jen | Permalink

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    I had that Richard Scarry book when i was a kid! I loved it so much :) love Little J’ s picture, so sweet.

  39. Posted April 23, 2012 at 19:02 by Rachel (Totally Ovar It) | Permalink

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    Adorably intelligent mini reader!
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  40. Posted April 23, 2012 at 19:28 by jamie | Permalink

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    I Stink. That is one that sounds like a winner. At least in our household.
    jamie recently posted..Top Ten Books I Read Over and Over and over….

  41. Posted April 24, 2012 at 03:16 by deborah l quinn | Permalink

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    My boys loved those I Stink books, and all the Richard Scarry books (Cars and Trucks and Things that Go)…we also read Wynken, Blynken, and Nod every night before bedtime…love that rhyme… sigh. I miss those days, actually, even though now it’s wonderful to see my kids devouring books on their own.
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  42. Posted April 24, 2012 at 04:57 by The Sisterhood | Permalink

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    I’m loving that Tina Fey made your awesome list! Ellen
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  43. Posted April 24, 2012 at 08:13 by Anna | Permalink

    My all-time favorite is Gone in the wind, I’ve read it several times but I still like it! My actual favorite is the 1984 from Orwell, it’s always an actual story.
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  44. Posted April 24, 2012 at 10:17 by Janie | Permalink

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    wow, so many other children’s books to check out!
    Janie recently posted..storytime favourites

  45. Posted April 27, 2012 at 08:24 by Liz | Permalink

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    Love your list Stasha!
    I miss children’s books but I have kept my favourites and my kids favourites for my grandchildren. I have a few boxes of some great books. (a little scary having 2 grandchildren in my mid 40′s!! Hope to see them one day.)

    I LOVED Richard Scarry as a kid. I think I still have my copy “What Do People Do All Day”!!
    I love the National Geographic Atlas… my boys loved info books & I have a huge box dedicated to those… Sharks, Reptiles, Tornadoes, Weather & an Earth Atlas (very interesting) the like as well as numerous BBC & Nat Geo DVD’s with similar titles :)
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  46. Posted April 27, 2012 at 08:54 by Recovering Supermom | Permalink

    Hilarious that he likes to bring up Bossypants. :) This is a great list…it gives me a lot of new kids’ books to check out!

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