Ivy's Interests

The youngest member of our team is quite adamant about the need for certain elements in her favorite books. Strong illustrations and engaging characters are the key to a "read it again" book for Ivy.

Little Bear (Paperback)

$3.95
ISBN-13: 9780064440042
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: HarperCollins, 1/1957
Little Bear gets a new coat, makes Birthday Soup, and makes a trip to the moon in this first book about Little Bear and his friends. I love hearing these stories at bedtime!

Good Night, Gorilla (Paperback)

$5.99
ISBN-13: 9780698116498
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Published: Puffin, 5/2000
I love Gorilla! When he sneaks the keys away from the zookeeper, it's the start of a nighttime adventure for everyone at the zoo. This nearly wordless picture book lets you make up the story in your own words.

Curious George (Paperback)

$7.99
ISBN-13: 9780395150238
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Published: HMH Books, 3/1973

George is SO GREAT! He is curious (like me); likes telephones (who doesn't?), hats (fun!), and balloons (me, too!); and he is really good at climbing (something I aspire to.) I love the artwork, too. I hear it's a classic--I can see why.


$8.99
ISBN-13: 9780547576558
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Published: HMH Books, 9/2011
The three Billy Goats Gruff are too clever for the mean, ugly troll that doesn't want them crossing his bridge.  This is a current favorite, but all of Paul Galdone's classic tales are a big hit in our house.

$6.99
ISBN-13: 9780670882786
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Viking Juvenile, 9/1999
With so many things to find in this book, I could look at it all day! Mom says it's an I Spy for the littlest finders, with storybook characters hiding on each page and a simple, bouncy rhyme to move the readers along.

My Little Word Book (Board Books)

$8.99
ISBN-13: 9780312514648
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Published: Priddy Books, 6/2012
It's fun to be able to pick out all of the animals, colors, shapes, body parts, and movements that I already know!

A Visitor for Bear (Paperback)

$6.99
ISBN-13: 9780763646110
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Candlewick, 8/2012
Oh, that Bear! He doesn't think that he wants to have a mouse around, messing up his quiet morning, but it turns out that having someone to drink tea with you and laugh at your jokes is pretty nice!

$6.95
ISBN-13: 9780395510063
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Sandpiper, 3/1989
Annie's cat disappears one cold winter day, and though Annie tries to invite a new friend with her corn cakes, all she gets are a lot of big, grumpy wild animals! I love the pictures in the margins as much as the main story illustrations. Another favorite by Jan Brett is The Mitten.