The Savvy Five: Kids’ Books

What’s better than a great kids’ book?

Easy, the daily ritual of reading it to your kids. So to help ensure you have the right material, this SavvyFive is full of children’s books we love.

So read on…and because we couldn’t stop ourselves at just five, make sure to view the complete collection of our favourite children’s books on the site too.

Moose by Robert Munsch
Good for: Ages 3 to 8
Why It Made the List: Munsch has written over 50 books and the appeal for kids that comes from each one is contained in this one; hapless adults, heroic kids and a crazy story. Luke wakes up to find a moose in his treehouse, and after getting little help from his parents (and three sisters) creatively solves the problem himself. It’s always a bunch of fun in a Munsch world. ($7.99, available at www.chapters.indigo.ca)

A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na
Good for: Babies and kids up to 2
Why It Made the List: This lovely book with limited text and gorgeous illustrations follows an owl on a moonlight journey as he watches the nocturnal habits of other creatures. A Book of Sleep might answer “How do some animals sleep?” but it can’t tell you why your baby refuses to. (Sorry.) ($7.99, available at www.randomhouse.ca)

My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis
Good for: Ages 4 to 99
Why It Made the List: A non-fiction storybook, My Princess Boy is a thought-provoking narrative for parents and kids about a four year-old boy who loves dresses, jewellery, sparkles and the colour pink. Told from a mom’s point of view about her son, it tells the story of Dyson’s true-life experiences living as his ‘authentic self’. The book’s words and illustrations are simple for children to understand, but the message will resonate with anyone, at any age. It might generate conversations in your home about acceptance, happiness and being yourself in the outside world. ($13.67, available at www.chapters.indigo.ca)

When I Grow Up by Al Yankovic
Good for: Ages 4 to 9
Why It Made the List: “Weird Al” has certainly grown up, but his imagination and amusing view of the world have not been dampened,  as proven by his first children’s book. This is a creative and whimsical story following the entertaining thoughts and dreams of a young boy who wonders what he’ll be when he grows up—inspiring your school-aged kids to dream outside of the box, turning your potential neurosurgeon into a professional pickle inspector or a gorilla masseuse. ($15.19, available at www.chapters.indigo.ca)

Bubble in The Bathtub (A Doctor Proctor Fart Powder Book) by Jo Nesbo
Good for: Ages 9 to 12
Why It Made the List: Don’t let the titles themselves turn you off. This latest release from Norwegian author Jo Nesbo promises to be just as much of a gas as his first (Doctor Proctor Fart Powder). The protagonists from the first book are back—and they’re on a mission to save a zany friend, Dr. Proctor, from nefarious foes thanks to the help of a time-travelling bathtub. It even covers a healthy portion of French history (seriously) but big kids will want to read it for the title alone. ($14.43, available at www.chapters.indigo.ca)

So keep on reading—you’ll find even more great kids’ books in our Top 12 Kids Books Gallery.

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