Mom's top 10 book list for toddlers

The Monitor asked parents to submit their favorite books to read with their toddlers in an informal Facebook survey. Our survey revealed that many of the books that parents cherish most are those that they remember reading as children. Here are the top ten recommendations of stories that are sure to hold up through endless readings – we can't make any promises about the pages of the book, though.

7. 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' by Bill Martin, Jr.

Bill Martin, Jr.'s classic children's book "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" has become both a home and classroom staple. The text of the book employs a simple question-and-answer formula that toddlers can quickly grasp. Eric Carle's illustrations make it easy for kids to practice "reading" on their own. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" was first published by Henry Holt and Company in 1967.

Mr. Martin and Mr. Carle teamed up to create sequels, "Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" "Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?" and "Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?"

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