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I really liked stories that gave you something to look at: my mom had a great collection of children's picture books (and still does...). The best way to get these is just to go to a used bookstore with your child, or maybe a library sale, and pick out togeather which ones look interesting.
I also liked the ones that had mom either rhyming (like "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom") or acting out the story (does anyone here know the story Little Bunny Foo Foo?).
I think stories that show a different world are the most interesting, espcially for little kids. That's why we all love movies like Toy Story. I remember the story "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" fondly--it was the story of a town where, instead of regular weather, they had food rain down on them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
He might be a bit young still, but once he gets older, consider reading chapter books to him--like the Chronicles of Narnia, or even Hardy Boy mysteries. Then it can be EXCITING to go to bed, because you get to learn what happens next.
Finally, consider talking to your local librarian--it's their job to know what the good books are. Posts: 2409 | Registered: Sep 2003
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