- Even in Australia. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- But not the hippopotamus. But Not the Hippopotamus
- Let the wild rumpus start. Where the Wild Things Are
- "Something is not right!" Madeline
- He was still hungry! The Very Hungry Catepillar
- Because an elephant's faithful, 100 percent. Horton Hatches the Egg
- Happy chicken soup with rice. Chicken Soup with Rice
- And that's why the sun won't rise. Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
It's no coincidence that some of the best children's authors ever show up in this list. Judith Viorst, Sandra Boynton, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle... those are writers who know how to put words together!
Thanks to Tracy for her favorites:
- "Goodnight nobody!" Goodnight Moon
- "She washed her hands and she straightened her hair up, then Isabel quietly ate the bear up." Adventures of Isabel
- "It isn't much fun for one" Us Two (Winnie the Pooh)
- "Where are you going and what do you wish?" Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
- "too long have we tarried." The Owl and the Pussycat
- "Don't give yourself airs." Alice in Wonderland