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Anno’s Journey by Mitsumasa Anno

A Boy, A Dog, and a Frog by Mercer Mayer

Flotsam by David Weisner

The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett

Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann

The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney

Tuesday by David Weisner

Where’s Walrus? by Stephen Savage

Wonder Bear by Tao Nyeu

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Welcome

In college my English professors would ask the question: What makes a book a ‘Great Book’? Is it because it is old or found on every Classics booklist? Or does it have to do with what lies within its pages: the truth it contains and the quality of its story-telling, prose, and characters?

When I became a mother, I began asking myself similar questions: What makes a good children’s book? Which books will best form my child’s heart and mind? Which books will cultivate my child’s curiosity and wonder? Which books will help my child treasure reading for a lifetime?

The booklists on Beloved Bookshelf are the fruit of many hours pondering these questions as I search for excellent children’s books. The lists are far from complete, but my hope is that they can begin to bridge the gap for other parents and educators searching for quality literature.

About Lauren

Lauren is a mother and home educator from Virginia. She received her B.A. in English Literature from Hillsdale College, where she also met her husband, Evan, who works in classical education. They have five daughters, ages 0 to 12.