Today's Goop listed favourite children's books. A topic close to my own heart. I enjoyed reading Gwyneth's recommendations along with a whole cache of stars. I could sit in Kinokuniya for hours looking at their children's books. I often steal time to go in there - lucky for me it's close to Matt's work.
Books are definitely one of my weaknesses - and I often feel guilty for buying the smalls books - but thankfully Matt always comes to my aid to tell me there's no need to feel guilty for buying books because they are so important for so many reasons.
Otherwise I read online about books. Reading about books can be fun and drool-worthy too!
Here are some of our current favourites:
Tiny's picks (she's 2) -
Emily's Balloon - a really beautifully illustrated book by Komako Sakai
Emily's has a yellow balloon that she takes home with her, by the afternoon it's more than a balloon, it's a beloved friend. What happens when the balloon floats away? The simple charcoal drawings are evocative of the 60s, so sweet and cute. 
Good Night Me - Andrew Daddo & Emma Quay
Even I love, love, love this book (not that I'm the toughest critic). It's a simple premise, saying good night to each body part as a way of unwinding the mind, but so beautifully and simply done. We go back to this one time and time again. And the illustrations are delightful.
The Doctor's picks (he's almost 5)...
Gulpilil's Stories of The Dreamtime - first published in 1979. This is a fantastic book. My parents gave me a copy when I was 9, and now the Doctor is enjoying hearing the stories of the Dreamtime. It might be difficult to find a copy now, but here's one on Amazon, Book Depository.. Can't find any online Australian stockists... !
Wild Animal Hunt: Search with a torch for the animals and then read about them. This is a fun book to look at together and 'spot' the animals. 
The Story of Things: Neal Layton
We love Neal Layton in this house. He has lots of great books and they have kooky cute illos that are fun and appealing. It's pop-up too, so there's lots to see and read about - from farming, inventions, steam, electricity, it's interesting and educational! BOINg!
What are you reading right this very minute?
