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top 5 must-read books for kids: babies through teens

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Over the years, many readers and friends have asked me the about the must-read books for ย kids.

Every few weeks, I get asked the million dollar questions:

What books should my kids read?

What are the best books for 5-year-olds?

Which books will my 12-year-old love to read?

Please tell me how to spend my book money–which are the must-haveย books for kids?

We’re heading to the library. Which books should I pick up?

I’ve had the conversation over and over and over again.

So I thought it was high time I created a list for you that shared just that–the top 5 books for kids.

Five books that babies should have. Five books for 1-year-olds. Five books for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, 6-year-olds. . . every year all the way up through age 13.

Do you want to know what books made the list? All you need to do is help me out a bit.

Take 5 minutes to fill out this quickie reader survey:

The survey is just a super-quick questionnaire to tell me a bit about who you are, what you need, and how teachmama.com can help.

You’re just telling me a little bit about who you are just so we know a bit about our readers. Please don’t be weirded out or nervous–this blog has been around since 2008; it’s time we got to know each other!

Just for filling this out, we’ll send you a ROCK-STAR book list: The Top 5 Must-Read Books for Baby to Teen. Five books kids should read each year from the time they’re born until the time they’re 13.top 5 books for babies through teens teachmama.com

You can print out the list, take it to the library, and read like a maniac. Or you can check out the books because there are links to each on the list.

I know you’re crazy busy. And I honestly and truly appreciate your time.

Soย as soon as you’re finished with the survey, you’ll see a link that will take you to the ULTIMATE list.

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How do I know about books, and why should this list matter?

I’m a Reading Teacher! I’ve got my Master’s in Reading and have worked with students for the last 15 years. I taught High School English for years. I’ve tutored students in Reading, designed reading programs for schools, done professional development workshops in Reading, I co-anchored the Scholastic Parents Raise A Reader blog with Allison McDonald for year and years, and we even wrote a book together called Raising a Rock-Star Reader: 75 Quick Tips to Help Your Child Develop A Lifelong Love of Reading!

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I thought long and hard about which books we have purchased over the years, which books we’ve read and re-read, which books have created the most conversation, and which books we give as gifts. So the list took hours to make and it really, really rocks.

Thank you, thank you, thank you friends, for taking the time to complete the survey, and as soon as you’re finished, you’ll find the list in your inbox.

Looking forward to an exciting, awesome, and ground-breaking 2017 and beyond!

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  1. Megs

    January 18, 2017 at 8:12 am

    always looking for books for my littles! Thank you for compiling this wonderful list! visiting from the hearosiegirl link up! Happy wednesday! megs

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  2. Mother of 3

    January 19, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    We read so many books; I can not believe you managed to cut it down to 5 books for each age group… my list is long!

    Reply
  3. Heidi

    January 22, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    i love getting kids involved in reading and those books you go back to time and time again are winners! Teachers always have the best ideas for books too. Thanks for sharing on Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
  4. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner

    January 23, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    This is great! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

    Reply
  5. VANESSA

    January 23, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    THIS IS GREAT AND i AM A FAN OF BOOK LIST, ESPECIALLY FOR MY HOMESCHOOLER. tHANK YOU FOR SHARING AT dISHING IT AND dIGGING IT LINK PARTY.

    Reply
  6. Theresa

    January 24, 2017 at 1:54 am

    Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared.

    Reply
  7. Anna

    May 9, 2017 at 2:47 am

    Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  8. Maureen Sprich

    March 5, 2019 at 2:11 am

    I teach kindergarten and have grandchildren I love to buy books for so I would love book list and easy steam ideas. This year Iโ€™m also teaching 2-3 yr olds
    Next yr all day kindergarten classes

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