Micielle asked T.E. Antonino:

Dear MrT.E. Antonio,What was your favorite book when you were very young (10 and under)? I’m trying to find new types of children books for a great niece that is due in November.I want to start children’s library for her.

T.E. Antonino I appreciate you asking my opinion! I asked Hannah Krieger, my editor, to give her input as well since she is also a huge reader. This is what we came up with.

Ages 3 and under:
1) Piggies
2) Sheep in a Shop
3) I Went Walking

Ages 3-5
1) The Book With No Pictures
2) Now
3) Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon
4) The Giving Tree
5) The Cranky Ballerina
6) Mary Louise Loses Her Manners

Ages 6-10
1) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2) Charlotte's Web
3) Gentle Ben
4) The Whipping Boy (Newberry medal)
5) James and the Giant Peach
6) The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon

Series:
1) Berenstain Bears
2) The Boxcar Children (mysteries)
3) Junie B. Jones
4) The Magic Tree House
5) Amber Brown

I hope this helps, and I'm so happy you will be introducing your great niece to the world of books at such an young age.

Happy Reading!

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