"Norma Jean, Jumping Bean" by Joanna Cole, Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

There are a million books out there like this, but for some reason, I find this one very pleasurable to read. Norma Jean gets herself into trouble in much the same ways I do. I relate to Norma Jean, who almost allows her wounded pride to keep her from having a good time.
Bowden loves having this read to him. There were a few weeks in a row in which he requested it every day, sometimes multiple times.
(Random House Books, 1987)

"Puppies Are Like That" by Jan Pfloog

Bowden got this book for his first Christmas in 2003 as a board book, and his Aunt Rosie promptly named it, "Puppies are Totally like that." It has been one of Bowden favorites since, and Lucy has recently discovered it. She has a limited vocabulary, but "dah" for dog, is one of her staples.
For any child that like dogs, this book is perfect. It has puppies doing all the fun puppies stuff, and makes you want to hug and kiss and squeeze the puppies. I have also found much opportunity to use sound effects in reading this book, always a plus.

Bowden loves it when you find out what puppies ought not to bark at.
Lucy thinks that this book is worth sitting through three pages, and that's saying something good.
(Random House Childrens Books, 1975)