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Hand-picked books for more purposeful living

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Suggestion lists at Ask For Books are hand-picked book selections for sharing with family and friends when you request books in lieu of cards or gifts. You'll find these lists organized by theme and occasion to help you discover new favorites! Learn more

  • Parenting books
    Parenting
    Parenting. Now this is a task to be approached with humility, always ready to learn fresh wisdom. If ever we dare to pat ourselves on the back and think, “I’ve...
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  • Planes, Trains & Automobiles
    Here are some rolling, zooming, putt-putting storybooks for young kids. Also see our Things That Go! list of suggestions for babies, full of transportation-themed board books. Alphabet Boats by Samantha R. VamosView...
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  • Things That Go!
    For our youngest auto enthusiasts, here’s a big collection of board books and first-words type selections. Also see the Planes, Trains & Automobiles list of suggestions for more storybook-type offerings for young...
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  • Kindergarten Readiness
    My First Book of Cutting by KumonView on Amazon Wipe Clean: Everyday Math Workbook by Roger PriddyView on Amazon The Berenstain Bears Go to School by Stan and Jan BerenstainView on Amazon The Beginner’s Bible by ZondervanThis...
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  • Dogs
    Dogs are amazing creatures, and it’s hard to find a kid who doesn’t love them. Kids adore dogs for their loyalty and companionship — for being a trustworthy shoulder to...
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  • Horses
    Like many little girls, I was enamored with horses as a child. I collected Breyer figurines and harbored a desperate desire to change my name to Andie and head off...
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  • Poetry books
    Poetry
    In contrast to the attitude many adults take toward poetry, young children are wonderfully receptive to the form. The lyrical and rhythmic elements naturally appeal to them. Plus, exposure to...
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  • Best Board Books
    Board books, with their sturdy cardboard pages, are the perfect first books for babies. But which ones? Some books sold for babies are super simple, providing just one- or two-word...
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