Madeline
By: Ludwig Bemelmans
Puffin Books; Reprint edition (May 1, 2000)
56 pages

If you’re any kind of parent, you need this book. Madeline is a classic. Especially in our house. Every kid will question Madeline’s scar. Where is it? How did she get it? Is she sick? Is she in the hospital? Will she be ok? The artwork in this book is also a perfect fit.

My favorite quote:

“And all the girls cried, “Boohoo, we want to have our appendix out, too!”

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I just about rap Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes when I read it aloud. It’s great. See there is this cat, Pete. He walks around and gets stuff all over his shoes. But you know what? He’s so cool and laid-back, it doesn’t even phase him. He even drinks a cup of coffee at one point, I think. And who doesn’t like a cat that drinks coffee? You get to learn about some fruits and an attitude of rolling with what life throws at you. You also get to learn a few colors.

Because: Children’s books forever.

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