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A few of my favourite books

Writer: Laurie McIntoshLaurie McIntosh
Jan 72 min read

Updated: Jan 9

The question I get asked the most by far is “can you send me a list of your favourite books?”


I will talk books all. day. long. with anyone who wants to listen.


So it is hard for me to narrow it down to my favourites – especially when I am constantly inspired by posts by The Tutu Teacher, Vera whose diverse books list on TPT in IN-freaking-CREDIBLE and The Book Wrangler, Mike who always posts amazing choices – but I gave it a try here…


Each book is linked to my Amazon Associate shop by clicking on the picture (where I get a small percentage of commission if a book is sold). I did not summarize them each (as the author can do a much better job at that than I can!) but rest assured, these are the tried and true read alouds and books we use every year to inspire us.


BUT I strongly encourage you to check out your local independent bookstores to find these favourites and support the hard working book sellers in your own community.


Garage sales, Value Village and Scholastic “Book of the Week” choices are also great places to build your collection.


So here they are, in no particular, constantly changing order…


Children's puzzle with colorful drawings, text "All you can do is be yourself. where Oliver fits." Book cover: "WHERE OLIVER FITS."
Where Oliver Fits by Cale Atkinson
Children's book cover: "MIXED: A Colorful Story" by Arree Chung. Features red, yellow, and blue characters on wooden background, playful mood.
Mixed By Arree Chung
Book cover with a child's illustration encircled by colors, titled "BROWN: The Many Shades of Love." Below, a rainbow and heart drawing.
Brown by Nancy Johnson James and Constance Moore
Nine colorful unicorn drawings surround a central book titled "Grumpycorn" by Sarah McIntyre. Unicorns display a grumpy expression.
Grumpycorn by Sarah McIntyre
Children's book titled "Ricky, the rock that couldn’t roll" with rocks decorated with googly eyes in front. Colorful background. Playful mood.
Ricky the Rock That Couldn’t Roll by Mr. Jay and Erin Wozniak
Children's book cover with colorful drawings of a cityscape. Title reads "Milo Imagines the World," sky in the background.
Milo Imagines The World by Matt de la Pena and Christian Robinson
Children's book "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o, vibrant cover with a girl reaching out. Note reads: "To Mrs. Mac’s Kinders, You are all beautiful, inside + out!"
Sulwe by Lupito Nyong’o and Vashti Harrison
Colorful animal masks made from paper plates on sticks, arranged around a book titled "Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox" by Danielle Daniel.
Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox by Danielle Daniel
Person holds the book "Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse" in classroom. Cover features a boy, a girl, and colorful plant illustrations.
Adrian Simcox Does Not Own A Horse by Mary Campbell and Corinna Luyken
Person holding a brightly colored book titled "Perfectly Norman" by Tom Percival in a classroom. Cover features a cartoon boy with wings.
I love ALL of Tom Percival’s Books! Perfectly Norman, Ruby Finds a Worry and Ravi’s Roar are all favourites in our room!
Person holds a children's book titled "EveryBody's Different on EveryBody Street" with illustrated colorful buildings and characters on the cover.
Everybody’s Different on Everybody Street by Sheree Fitch and Emma Fitzgerald
Cover of "Say Something" by Peter H. Reynolds showing diverse kids holding signs, with a vibrant purple and yellow background in a classroom.
Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds
A hand holds "The Word Collector" book with a cheerful child on the cover, arms raised. Colorful classroom backdrop and words floating around.
The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds
Children’s book cover titled “Except When They Don’t” by Laura Gehl and Joshua Heinsz, showing diverse kids playing, with colorful background.
Except When They Don’t by Laura Gehl and Joshua Heinsz
A person holds the book "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree" in a classroom. The cover shows a grandma, child, balloons, and greenery.
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie Deenham and Lorraine Rocha
A hand holds the book "The Invisible Boy" by Trudy Ludwig. The cover shows a boy drawing. Classroom shelves are in the blurred background.
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton
A hand holds "Your Name is a Song" book outdoors. Cover shows two joyful people in vibrant clothes, set against an illustrated, colorful skyline.
Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Luisa Uribe
Children's book and colorful art pieces with rainbows on a table. A note reads: "THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!..." promoting positivity.
Share Your Rainbow (by 18 various artists)
Colorful paper plates with drawings and text about happiness form a heart shape on a blue background. Center text reads: "What Fills Our Hearts With Happiness."
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith
Hand holds "I Am Love: A Book of Compassion" against a colorful heart-decorated background with text. Vibrant, cheerful mood.
I am Love by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds
Children building a colorful cardboard castle with smiling faces. Text reads "Boxitects" by Kim Smith. Background shows a wooden floor.
The Boxitects by Kim Smith
Girl smiling and holding the book "Huggie & Stick" in a bright room. Framed text is visible on the wall. She wears a black shirt.
The Epic Adventures of Huggie and Stick by Drew Daywalt and David Spencer

Happy Reading!


Laurie

 
 
 

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