Carry Me!

Author: Rosemary Wells

First line: Hold me up to the window/When Daddy comes down the street.

Why you should read this book: The ever-popular author of the Max and Ruby books presents the world of an even smaller bunny in three short poems: “Carry Me!”, “Talk to Me!”, and “Sing to Me!” With surprising rhyme schemes and the occasional splash of metallic silver highlighting the colorful drawings, Wells creates a safe and protected bunny world, full of wonder, excitement, and parental love. Toddler-centric and gentle, this is an excellent bedtime book.

Why you shouldn’t read this book: You’re trying to discourage your growing kid from making constant demands to get picked up.