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[Book Blogger Hop] Memorable Children’s Books

February 8, 2020      Erica Robyn      19 Comments

Book Blogger Hop Meme

Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer, where you answer a question and join a “hop”. The purpose is to help bloggers discover and get to know one another.

For this week’s Book Blogger Hop, Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer asks:

What were some of the most memorable books you read as a child? What made them memorable?

BBH My Answer
Memorable Childrens Books

When reading this question, quite a few that came to mind immediately! I’ll add the tile, author, and notes on what made them memorable for me below.

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
This one was so memorable because of the colorful fish! I thought the foiled scales were so pretty! To this day, this is still one of my most memorable covers and books as a whole.

The Rainbow fish Illustration

Corduroy by Don Freeman
I loved this book so much! What adventures Corduroy got into! The excitement that I felt while being read this book definitely made this one memorable for me!

Corduroy by Don Freeman

In the Haunted House by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Susan Meddaugh
The artwork in this one is super memorable for me. I think this was the first children’s book I remember where the art wasn’t super cartoon-ish. The textures in the artwork in this one is so neat!

In the Haunted House Illustration

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Who doesn’t remember this book?!

The Snowy Day illustration

Mabel takes the Ferry by Emily Chetkowski, illustrated by Dawn Peterson
This one is from a local author about our town, so that’s why it’s so memorable for me. I grew up on an island off the coast of Maine. To get there, you had to take a ferry. This story is about a dog that wandered off and took the ferry to go on an adventure! My copy is signed by the author and Mabel, the pup!

Mabel Takes The Ferry Autographs

A Very Scary Jack-O’-Lantern by Joanne Barkan, illustrated by Jody Wheeler
My gosh, the art in this one! It’s so realistic! But not only does the artwork rule in the light, it also GLOWS IN THE DARK! How neat is that?!

A Very Scary Jack-O'-Lantern by Joanne Barkan, illustrated by Jody Wheeler

Popcorn – a Frank Asch Bear Story
Oh my gosh did I love this one. How out of control the popcorn got was wonderfully memorable. Just thinking about how the bears solved the problem gives me a tummy ache!

Popcorn - a Frank Asch Bear Story

Scaredy Ghost by Mary Packard, illustrated by Jenny Williams
I love this little book so much! This one was so memorable because it was about a little ghost learning that he doesn’t have to be a typical ghost, that he can break away and just be himself.

Scaredy Ghost by Mary Packard, illustrated by Jenny Williams

George Shrinks by William Joyce
Oh my goodness, this is definitely my most beat-up children’s book that I still own. The poor thing has certainly been through the ringer! I love the artwork in this one as well, but the story is what made it so memorable! I used to wish I could have a day like George, waking up small!

George Shrinks by William Joyce

Thanks for reading!
Have you read any of these books? What books are the most memorable from your childhood?

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  1. Mir @fangirlpixieBlog says

    February 8, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Such lovely books. I still love perusing them for the artwork at the book store.

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    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      <3

      Reply
  2. Shannon is chaotic says

    February 8, 2020 at 10:04 am

    The Rainbow Fish? Corduroy? Oh my goodness, I loved those books!

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Right?! Such amazing little books!!

      Reply
  3. elnade says

    February 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    Loved all of your answers. Nice post.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      <3

      Reply
  4. Kristina says

    February 8, 2020 at 12:15 pm

    Omg the rainbow fish !!! I remember mom read it to me an awful lot 🙊 the foil was so pretty to me too – probably why I made mom read it as bedtime story so much., ahaha

    I feel like I would’ve loved Mabel and the Ferry.. I actually got rid of all of thoses older books, so I don’t really remember the names (plus they were all french) so unless I see it on another’s post, I wouldn’t remember 😓

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    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      Right?! What a great touch the foil was!!

      Reply
  5. Priscilla Bettis says

    February 8, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    You have a nice list of memorable books. How cool to have an author and a pup’s signature.:-) I liked Make Way for Ducklings, and my daughter liked Moo, Baa, La La La by Sandra Boyton.

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    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      OOh Make Way for Ducklings was a great one as well!! <3

      Reply
  6. chucklesthescot says

    February 9, 2020 at 4:24 am

    I was a massive fan of things by Enid Blyton from the Wishing Chair and her boarding school adventures to The Find Outers and Famous Five! I do have a file of these things on my computer and I plan to re-read a few. I also loved The Black Stallion books, anything with horses and the Sweet Valley High books. My ultimate favourite was Bears in the Night by Stan Berenstain. It is a must for young kids!

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    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      OH MY GOSH! The Black Stallion books… perfection!

      Reply
  7. ShootingStarsMag says

    February 9, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    I’ve always been a reader, so I definitely liked all sorts of books growing up. The Rainbow Fish was a big one for me too!!

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    • Erica Robyn says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      <3

      Reply
  8. Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsense says

    February 11, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    I love how some books just stick in your mind no matter how much time has past.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      February 13, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      <3

      Reply
  9. Olivia Roach says

    February 18, 2020 at 5:06 am

    We even had a poster of the rainbow fish in our room as a child… that is just how memorable that book is for me and my family! I have so many children’s books I distinctly remember.

    Reply
    • Erica Robyn says

      February 19, 2020 at 10:08 am

      Aw, I LOVE that!!

      Reply

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